Job Description

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

• 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:

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  Full Time (40 of hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time or 4 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

The incumbent often travels with the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) and/or Consul General (CG) to provide support at media events outside Surabaya, sometimes to distant eastern Indonesia locations for days at a time. May also travel independently, or with other U.S. Mission Indonesia personnel for media and event support.

Duties

Media reaction and opportunities are considered in almost all aspects of public diplomacy (PD) work, and the Information Assistant leverages these opportunities for maximum impact. S/he works directly with media outlets to get coverage of consulate activities and programs, organizes press conferences, and places press releases. S/he maintains working-level contacts in Indonesian media and engages in content development within the media community. S/he provides strategic counsel on media trends, provides major input and advice for content used in traditional and social media campaigns, and assists Consul General (CG) and other officers in preparing and translating public remarks. S/he also monitors local media and prepares daily press briefings for CG and section chiefs. S/he works closely with the Information section in the U.S. Embassy Jakarta to coordinate press releases and provides local stories for inclusion in Jakarta-produced press summaries. S/he produces material to promote and disseminate Consulate activities and information, including but not limited to, producing and shooting videos, designing graphics, and taking photographs. S/he works on social media for the U.S. Consulate, producing, developing, and disseminating content to engage with audiences. The incumbent travels with Public Affairs Officer (PAO) and CG to provide support at media events outside Surabaya. S/he must be able to work independently to organize work, est priorities, and meet deadlines.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Four years experience in a related field that includes but not limited to cultural, public relations, advertising, video production, journalism, social media, graphic design, or in the media field is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: A thorough knowledge of Indonesia's media, political, economic, social, religious, and education environment. General familiarity with key mass media, government, military, cultural, business, and labor leaders required. Knowledge of journalistic and public relations techniques sufficient to help meet Consulate's public diplomacy goals. General knowledge of U.S. Political and social processes, and of foreign policy issues relating to U.S. - Indonesia bilateral relations.

Education Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Fluency speaking/reading/writing in English and Indonesian are required. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Outgoing and at ease with members of the press, government, and general public. High degree of initiative and independence, and the desire to establish and maintain contacts in coordination with other consulate sections. Ability to translate quickly and interpret accurately. Sound intellectual judgment, flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules and unforeseen circumstances. Ability to work with a variety of Americans and other foreigners. Social media and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Outlook, Internet).

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.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits: Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Consulate General Surabaya may receive a compensation package that 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.

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:

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  AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

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  AEFM / USEFM

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  FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

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  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”), 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.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust's clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

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  Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
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  Degree with transcript
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  Certificate or License
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  DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
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  SF-50 (if applicable)
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  Letter(s) of references
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  Proof of citizenship (KTP for Indonesian Citizen)
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  Copy of concern training

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, 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. Consulate General Surabaya.