Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FP is 06.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

•    All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

•    Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

• • Full Time (40 number of hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Occasional Travel

Occasional travel to attend training

Duties

The Computer Management Assistant (CMA) shares responsibility for the management, administration, operation, and maintenance of post’s Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) Local Area Network (LAN), Dedicated Internet Network (DIN), fiber optic tail circuits, telephone systems, mobile communication devices, portable communications devices, Audio Visual (AV) systems, radio systems, all other Automated Digital Processing (ADP) input/output devices, and all systems’ associated hardware and software.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  Three years of progressively responsible network administration experience in a Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, or 2008 Server environment is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  Must have detailed knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) architecture, Internet Protocol (IP) routing strategies, electronics theory, and computer processing theory. Must be cognizant of mission objectives, inter-office relationships and management practices, must have in-depth knowledge of the computer standards of the Department of State regarding security and permissible software and hardware allowed on the network.

Education Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Information Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Fluent Reading/Writing/Speaking English

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to independently, systematically, and swiftly troubleshoot complex technical problems in a high-stress environment. Must possess exceptional customer service skills. Must be able to succinctly describe and explain complex technical issues to both lay and technical audiences. A valid class B driver’s license is required.

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.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.