It is not uncommon to work extensive overtime because of the political climate of the host country, official visits or any unexpected event. Knowledge of a foreign language may be required at some of our overseas posts and Office Management Specialists may be given language training in Washington, DC prior to an assignment. Whatever the position or nature of duties, Office Management Specialists will have a rich opportunity to make valuable contributions to their country while leading professionally and personally fulfilling lives. Salaries within the starting ranges for new employees will be determined at the time of a conditional offer of employment. The entry-level salary for Federal Civil Service candidates appointed to the Foreign Service without a break in service will be set at the rate, within the Foreign Service grade to which they are appointed, that is nearest to the salary rate of their previous grade.
Performance is evaluated in writing annually by a supervisor.
Due to the limited number of yearly promotions available, panels select candidates based on published criteria and quality performance. Foreign Service Career Candidates are considered for tenure by a Tenuring board after they acquire a minimum of two years experience in the Foreign Service as a Specialist Career Candidate. In general, persons with good performance will receive a within-grade increase annually up through step 10 and biennially from step 10 through step 14 if they have not received an equivalent increase during that period. The ability to demonstrate a knowledge of Word computer software in Windows and a command of English grammar, spelling and punctuation will be important considerations in the competitive process. 2 Years of experience acquired in a position designated as a secretarial AND 1 Year of experience acquired in a position designated as an administrative assistant.