About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

This position is open to:
•  All Interested Applicants / All Sources

For USEFM - FP grade is FP-06.  Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period (120 days)

Marketing Statement:

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.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Korea is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Program Assistant in the JUSMAG-K (Joint U.S. Military Affairs Group - Korea).

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Occasional Travel

Occasional regional trip is required to support JUSMAG-K’s mission and operations.

Duties

The incumbents serves as the (Ground / Air/Space/Cyberspace Acquisition / Maritime)) Program Manager to facilitate, advise, coordinate and execute the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Security Cooperation Programs with relevant U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) organizations. Assists ROK counterparts in the planning and execution of programs to include U.S FMS (Foreign Military Sales) procurements, identifying areas of future capability development, official visits to United States, various meetings and teleconferences with U.S. counterparts, technology transfer, defense cooperative programs, and requests for information; assists U.S. Military Departments in arranging for the visits to Korea, various meetings and teleconferences, attending defense exhibitions and other major events, receipt, transfer, and acceptance of security assistance material, training, or other services procured under FMS.  Performs other duties as needed.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust - Background Investigation.

 

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

 

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time [four (4) weeks] upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
 

Education Requirements:

Please see the requirement section above for the education requirements.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. 
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position. 

Qualifications:

FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, APPLICANTS MUST MEET EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 TO QUALIFY.

 

Option 1:

 

Experience:

 

At least four (4) years of work experience in the field of acquisition, business/organizational management, logistics, or international relations is required.

 

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

 

Education:

 

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Military Science, Security Studies, or International Affairs is required.

 

OR

 

Option 2:

 

Experience:

 

At least six (6) years of work experience in the field of acquisition, business/organizational management, logistics, or international relations is required.

 

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

 

Education:

 

Two years of University or College Study in any field is required.

 

 

 

Language: 

 

Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing English and Korean is required. 

 

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to take an English language test unless official English language test scores (TOEIC scores of at least 945/ TOEFL scores of at least 95) are submitted with application. 

 

*Do list all your language skills (including your first language).  Failure to list all the required language skills needed for the position will automatically disqualify your application.

 

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application. 

 

 

 

Skills And Abilities:

 

Must have a valid Korean Driver’s License (Class II)/ Must have held a driver’s license for a minimum of five (5) years at the time of application.

 

Must obtain a valid Driver's License  (Class I) within one year of entry on duty. 

 

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here. 

 

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

 

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

 

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

 

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

Required Documents:

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

 

• Residency Permit (if applicable)


• Work Permit (if applicable)


• University Degree (if applicable)


• University Transcript (if applicable)


• Language Scores (if applicable)


• Other Education Documents (to prove your two years of college/university studies, please upload your documents under "Transcript or Degree".)


• Valid, current driver’s license (Class 2 Regular Korea Driver's License)




 
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In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

 

• Copy of Sponsor's Travel 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)




 
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Next Steps:

The HR Office will contact successful applicants.  For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website, https://kr.usembassy.gov/jobs/.

 

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.