1.

Vacancy Information

Vacancy Announcement: RECIFE-2023-02

Position Title: Visa Assistant (Secretary) - All Interested Applicants
Series: 1415
Grade: 7
Location(s): Recife, Pernambuco, BR
2. Personal Information

Name: JOAO BIANCHI

Email: joaobianchi@gmail.com
Telephone 1: Mobile - +5581995158872
3. Veterans' Preference and Military Service

Veterans' Preference: Not a veteran.

4. Eligibility Questions

PERSONAL INFORMATION

1.Does your relative work in this Embassy or Consulate?

Answer: No

NOTE: Relative is a husband, wife, domestic partner, member of household, father,

father-in-law, stepfather, mother, mother-in-law, stepmother, son, son-in-law,
stepson, daughter, daughter-in-law, stepdaughter, brother, brother-in-law, half-
brother, sister, sister-in-law, half-sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, or niece.

2.Are you able to legally work in this country?

Answer: Yes

NOTE: U.S. Government does not sponsor work visas unless specified on the
Vacancy Announcement.

3.If this job includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, do you have a current and
valid driver's license?

Answer: Yes

CITIZENSHIP

Select all that apply and include the required documents (as stated) with the
application. Additional documents may be requested by HR at the interview phase.

4.Are you a U.S. citizen listed on the travel orders or approved OF-126 (or other
agency equivalent) of a direct hire FS, CS, or uniformed service member assigned
(not TDY) to this U.S. Mission and under Chief of Mission authority, or to an office of
the American Institute in Taiwan?
Answer: No
5. Education & Experience

Education
Do you have any education
Yes
you would like to include?:

1. Education

Education Level: High School/Secondary Education

School Name: Colegio Santa Maria

Attended From: Month: 08 Year: 1988

Attended To: Month: 12 Year: 1996

Education Duration: 8 years 4 months

Location: Recife, PE - Brazil

Degree / Diploma /
Not Answered
Certification:

Major Subject: Estudante

Did you Graduate?: Yes

2. Education

Education Level: Undergraduate/Bachelor's

School Name: FBV - Faculdade Boa Viagem

Attended From: Month: 02 Year: 1997

Attended To: Month: 06 Year: 1998

Education Duration: 1 year 4 months

Location: Recife, PE - Brazil

Degree / Diploma /
Not Answered
Certification:
 Major Subject: Ciencias Contabeis

Did you Graduate?: No

3. Education

Education Level: Undergraduate/Bachelor's

School Name: Universidade Salgado de Oliveira

Attended From: Month: 07 Year: 1998

Attended To: Month: 06 Year: 2000

Education Duration: 1 year 11 months

Location: Recife, PE - Brazil

Degree / Diploma /
Not Answered
Certification:

Major Subject: Administracao em Comercio Exterior

Did you Graduate?: No

Work Experience
Do you have any work
experience you would like to Yes
include?:

1. Work Experience

Job Title: Assessor Parlamentar

Job Type: Full Time

Employed From: Month: 07 Year: 2020

Employed To: Month: 01 Year: 2023

Work Duration: 2 years 6 months

Employer Name: ALEPE - Assembleia Legislativa do Estado de

 Pernambuco

Employer Address: Rua da Uniao, 397, Recife - PE

Employer Phone Number: +558131832211

Salary: 18.000

Salary Currency: BRL - Brazilian Real

Salary Frequency: per month

Hours Per Week: 40

Supervisor Name: Jose Natanael Mendes de Sa

Supervisory
No
Responsibilities?:

Responsavel pela prestacao de contas do Gabinete

Main Duties &
parlamentar, negociando e realizando tambem o
Responsibilities:
pagamento dos prestadores de servico.

Terminou o mandato do parlamentar, e

consequentemente todos os funcionarios do
Reason for Leaving:
gabinete tiveram seus cargos entregues e foram
exonerados.

Languages

1. Language

Language: PORTUGUESE

Speaking: Fluent

Reading: Fluent

Writing: Fluent

2. Language

Language: ENGLISH
 Speaking: Good Working Knowledge

Reading: Good Working Knowledge

Writing: Good Working Knowledge

3. Language

Language: SPANISH

Speaking: Basic Knowledge

Reading: Good Working Knowledge

Writing: Limited Knowledge

Additional Information
Other Names Used: JP Johnny
6.Vacancy Questions

All grades responses

1.Are you able to legally work in this country?

Answer: Yes
Follow-up Questions

1.If yes, tell us more about yourself and if applicable, select the type of permit you
currently possess (upload the appropriate paperwork in the Documents section)

Answer: I am a citizen of this country.

2.Are you a current employee of this mission/consulate?

Answer: No

3.Do you have the required education as stated in the Vacancy Announcement?

Answer: Yes

4.What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Answer: College (2 years)

5.Do you have the required experience as stated in the Vacancy Announcement?

Answer: Yes

6.Select your years of experience for this position. (See Vacancy Announcement.)

Answer: None

7.Do you have the required language level (s) for the listed language (s) in this
vacancy announcement?

Answer: Yes
 8.Which tasks have you performed to screen applications?

Answer: None of the above

9.Which actions have you taken to communicate with applicants?

Answer: None of the above

10.Have you provided customer service in an environment where you met strict
deadlines on a regular and recurring basis?

Answer: No

11.Which choice describes your highest level of experience entering application

data into a database?

Answer: I have reviewed data entered by others for accuracy.

12.Which tasks have you performed using a computer?

Answer: Entered or found basic information

Answer: Used e-mail
Answer: Word processing
Answer: Created spreadsheets or databases
Answer: Managed a calendar or schedules

13.Which statement best describes your highest level of experience using

automated computer systems?

Answer: I served as the organization's main point of contact responsible for

resolving technical issues in an automated computer system.

14.Have you worked on multiple projects at the same time?

Answer: Yes

15.Have you helped individuals who are difficult, hostile, and/or distressed?
Answer: Yes

16.Have you worked under tight/strict deadlines?

Answer: Yes

17.Have you adjusted your work to adapt to changes in priorities or deadlines?

Answer: Yes

18.Have you performed work that required you to follow strict rules and
regulations?

Answer: Yes

19.Which administrative tasks have you performed?

Answer: Used an email to receive or provide information to others

Answer: Used a word processing application to write
Answer: Answered a telephone to provide information, take messages, or transfer
calls to others
Answer: Entered information into an electronic database
Answer: Created paper or electronic filing systems to record/update information
Answer: Managed paper or electronic filing systems to record/update information
Answer: Maintained documents, attendance records, and correspondence

20.Which diversity and inclusion activities have you performed?

Answer: Organized social events in a work setting

Answer: Collaborated with employees who had the opposite background,
personality, views, or opinions
Answer: Adapted to a culturally different environment

21.Which problem solving activities have you performed?

Answer: Resolved problems independently

Answer: Worked with others to identify and analyze problems
Answer: Verified solution to a problem
Answer: Worked on a team assigned to develop alternative solutions to problems

22.Are you willing to communicate with others respectfully, both verbally and in
writing, as a representative of the U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or Mission?

Answer: Yes

23.Which customer service tasks have you performed?

Answer: Analyzed customer-related issues

Answer: Developed customer-service related solutions
Answer: Explained organizational policies or procedures
Answer: Obtained feedback from customers

24.Where did you first see/hear about this position?

Answer: Social Media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp)

25.Please specify the name of where you saw/heard about this position:

Answer: Perfil Oficial do Consulado Americano em Recife (Nordeste) no Instagram:

@consuladoeua_nordeste
7.The following documents are requested for this vacancy.

Submission Date Received

Document Type Description Filename
Type (MM/dd/yyyy)

Copy of Orders
(applicants
No document Submitted
assigned to US
Mission)
DD-214 (Member
No document Submitted
Copy 4)
Other Document No document Submitted
Passport No document Submitted
SF-50 (applicants
assigned to US No document Submitted
Mission)
University
No document Submitted
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8.Resume
9.Vacancy Announcement

Announcement Number: RECIFE-2023-02

Visa Assistant (Secretary) - All
Position Title:
Interested Applicants
Open Period (MM/dd/yyyy): 01/27/2023 - 02/12/2023
Series/Grade: LE - 1415 7
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT-3
Salary: BRL R$81.726
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week.
Promotion Potential: LE-7
Hiring Agency: Consulate Recife
1 Vacancies in Recife,
Duty Locations:
Pernambuco, BR
Telework Eligible: No
HR Section
For More Info: 000-000-0000
RecifeHR@state.gov
Hiring Path: • Open to the public
• All Interested Applicants / All
Sources For USEFM - FP is 07.
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
Actual FP salary determined by
Washington D.C.
Public Trust - Background
Security Clearance Required:
Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
• Indefinite subject to
Appointment Type Details: successful completion of
probationary period

We encourage you to read and

understand the Eight (8)
Marketing Statement:
Qualities of Overseas
Employees before you apply.

The U.S. Mission in Recife is

seeking eligible and qualified
applicants for the position of
Visa Assistant in the Non-
Immigrant Visa Unit, Consular
Job Summary:
Section.

The work schedule for this

position is Full Time (40 hours
per week).

Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required
The incumbent primary duties
include administrative support
– but not limited to
– time and attendance
for the whole section. Is
responsible for all consular
supply management which
includes the quote request,
procurement submission/work
orders and maintenance of the
section’s supply stock
and inventory. Is in charge of
being the travel arranger for the
section which involves
requesting flight quotes with
mission’s travel agency,
and travel arranger duties.
Works as main
Correspondence Unit back up
assistant and replies to all e-
mails routed through the NIV
inbox, which includes
congressional e-mails, and
helps to design inquiry
response templates, and FAQs
Major Duties: to standardize inquiry
responses as much as
possible. As one of the few
consular staff who deals with all
consular services on a daily
basis, continually looks for
ways to improve consular
operations, proposing
improvements to the
supervisor. Provides direct
support to the Consular Chief
as secretary by managing the
meeting schedule and
providing an array of direct
administrative support.
Provides NIV duties such as
screening incoming information
from a variety of sources, data-
entry, organizing electronic visa
applications and files in
accordance with laws and
procedures using dedicated
software applications, printing
visas and maintaining strict
accountability for controlled
items, such as visa foils.
 EXPERIENCE: Work
experience in a professional
Requirements: administrative environment that
includes customer service is
required.

A minimum of two years of

college or university studies is
Education Requirements: required.

LANGUAGE (This may be

tested):

• English level III (Good

Working Knowledge)
Speaking/Writing/Reading
is required.
• Portuguese level III
(Good Working
Knowledge)
Reading/Writing/Speaking
is required
Evaluations:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The
U.S. Mission provides equal
opportunity and fair and
equitable treatment in
employment to all people
without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin,
age, disability, political
affiliation, marital status, or
sexual orientation.

All applicants under

consideration will be required to
Qualifications:
pass medical and security
certifications.

All candidates must be able to

obtain and hold a Public Trust
clearance.
How to Apply: To apply for this position click
the “Apply to this Vacancy”
button. For more information
on how to apply visit the
 Mission internet site.

Important notes:

• Please make sure you

enter all your work
experience and education
through the ERA
Application. Attached
Curriculum files will not
be considered.
• For positions that require
English Fluency or Good
Working Knowledge,
applications MUST be
submitted in English.
• USEFM Candidates must
have at least six (6)
months remaining on their
sponsor’s tour of duty to
be considered eligible to
apply for this position at
the time of the
announcement closing.
• This Vacancy
Announcement will close
at 11:59 PM (Brasilia
time) of the closing date
and applications to this
position will not be
accepted after this period.

To qualify based on education,

you MUST submit the
requested degree and / or
transcripts as verification of
educational requirement by the
closing date of this
announcement. Failure to
provide requested information,
or the information is insufficient
Required Documents: to verify eligibility, may result in
disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:
• Proof of 2 years of college or
university studies (University
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Eligible Family Member

Applicants:
 • Copy of Sponsor's
Orders/Assignment Notification
(or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4,
Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or
other supporting
documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Applicants who are invited to

take a language or skills test, or
who are selected for an
interview will be contacted via
email/phone call.

For further information - the

complete position description
listing all of the duties,
Next Step:
responsibilities, required
qualifications, etc. may be
obtained by contacting the
Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application

and your interest in working at
the U.S. Mission in Recife,
Brazil.

Locally Employed Staff,

including Members of
Household (MOHs), and Third-
Country Nationals (TCNs),
working at the U.S. Mission in
Recife, Brazil may receive a
compensation package that
Agency Benefits: may include health, separation,
and other benefits. For EFMs,
benefits should be discussed
with the Human Resources
Office. The pay plan is
assigned at the time of the
conditional offer letter by the
HR Office.

For the current COVID-19

Requirements please visit the
following link.
Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants in the following
hiring preference categories
are extended a hiring
preference in the order listed
below. Therefore, it is essential
that these applicants accurately
describe their status on the
application. Failure to do so
may result in a determination
that the applicant is not eligible
for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE
ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a
preference-eligible U.S.
Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with
reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants
who claim status as a
preference-eligible U.S.
Veteran must submit a copy of
their most recent DD-214
(“Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active
Duty”), Letter from Veterans’
Affairs which indicates the
present existence of a service-
connected disability dated
within the past six months,
equivalent documentation, or
certification. A “certification” is
any written document from the
armed forces that certifies the
service member is expected to
be discharged or released from
active duty service in the armed
forces under honorable
conditions within 120 days after
the certification is submitted by
the applicant. The certification
letter should be on letterhead of
the appropriate military branch
of the service and contain (1)
the military service dates
including the expected
discharge or release date; and
(2) the character of service.
Acceptable documentation
must be submitted in order for
the preference to be given.

** This level of preference

applies to all Foreign Service
employees on LWOP and CS
with re-employment rights back
to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what

is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM,
MOH, etc.?) and for additional
employment considerations,
please visit the following link.
10.Declaration

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information on and attached to this
application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent
information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for
separation/dismissal after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment according
to this country's law or U.S. law. I understand that any information I voluntarily provide on or
attached to this application may be investigated.

Date Received: 02/06/23 13:58:57 PM