**UNITED STATES EMBASSY**

**REYKJAVIK**

**Date: April 20, 2007**

**VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 07-07**

**OPEN TO:** All Interested Candidates

**POSITION:** Security Guard, FSN-3; FP-BB\*

**OPENING DATE:** April 22, 2007

**CLOSING DATE:** May 05, 2007

**WORK HOURS:** Full time; 40 hours/week. The working hours are arranged
in rotating shifts, requiring performance of assigned duties on
weekends, holidays and during evening and night hours. Additional
compensation will be paid for work outside of normal office hours.

**SALARY:** \*Not-Ordinarily Resident: US\$19,647 - \$22,112 p.a.
(Starting salary).Position Grade FP-BB (confirmed by Washington).

> \*Ordinarily Resident: IKr. 2,030,752 p.a. (Starting salary).
>
> Position Grade FSN-3.
>
> NOTE: Up to IKr. 480,000 p.a. will be paid as night differential, in
> addition to salary.

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN

COUNTRY AND HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE
ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Embassy in Reykjavik is seeking an individual for the position
of Security Guard for the Regional Security Section.

**BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION**

Under the supervision of the Regional Security Officer, the incumbent
performs guard duties to safeguard U.S. Government property and/or
personnel on a regular or rotating shift at either a stationary post or
a walking patrol post in any one of several assignments located in the
main or component buildings.

For further information please send an e-mail enquiry to
[reykjavikvacancy@state.gov]{.underline}.

**QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED**

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed
below with specific and comprehensive information addressing each
requirement.

1\. The completion of elementary school and the completion of a previous
security guard course of instruction are required.

2\. At least two years of experience in a security related field is
required.

3\. Level III (good working knowledge) - written and spoken English and
Icelandic is required.

4\. The knowledge of how to properly conduct inspections of persons,
property or vehicles is required.

5\. The ability to work effectively and tactfully in a fluid and
collegial workplace is required.

6\. Valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles in Iceland is
required.

**SELECTION PROCESS**

Applicant ability to meet the above required qualifications may be
formally evaluated as part of the selection process.

When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and
U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that
the candidate address the qualifications outlined above in the
application.

**ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA**

1\. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and
residency status in determining successful candidacy.

2\. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to
apply.

3\. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are
ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90
calendar days of their employment.

4\. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement
(PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first
90 calendar days of their employment.

**TO APPLY**

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following to
ensure full consideration of their application:

1\. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (SF-171 or
[OF-612]{.underline}); or

2\. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same
information as an OF-612; plus

3\. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of
their Form DD-214 with their application.

4\. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies
of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the
position as listed above.

5\. Please note that applications and accompanying documentation will
not be returned to applicants.

**SUBMIT APPLICATION TO**

American Embassy Reykjavik

Attention: Human Resources Office

Laufásvegi 21

101 Reykjavik

**FAX NUMBER**

FAX number: 562-9106

Attention: Human Resources Office

**DEFINITIONS**

1.  1\. AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment
    on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment
    (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:

\--US citizen;

\--Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18;

\--Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or
uniformed service

member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post
or

establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;

\--Is resident at the sponsoring employee's or uniform service member's
post of

assignment abroad, approved safehaven abroad, or alternate safehaven
abroad; and

\--Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US
Civil,

Foreign, or uniform services.

1.  2\. EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders
    of a Foreign of Civil Service or uniformed service member
    permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or
    establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority
    who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.

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1.  3\. Member of Household: A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied,
    but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or
    Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently
    assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or
    establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring
    employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household;
    and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.

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1.  4\. Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a
    citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus
    to the host country and has the required work and/or residency
    permits for employment in country.

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1.  5\. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are US Citizen
    EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are on the
    travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other
    personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.

**TAXES**

[U.S. Citizens/Legal Permanent Residents:]{.underline} FICA
contributions, U.S. Federal Income Tax and state tax withholdings shall
be deducted in accordance with regulations and rulings of the Social
Security Administration and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service,
respectively. The employee may also be obligated to file state income
tax returns and obligated to pay foreign taxes, depending upon residency
status and the host government\'s taxation laws. All tax liabilities
arising from this employment are the employee\'s responsibility whether
or not taxes are withheld by the government. Regular deductions for
federal, state and FICA taxes will be made through the Financial Service
Centers.

**CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: May 04, 2007**

The US Mission in Iceland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates
will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability, age, or sexual orientation.