Belgium Job Openings

US Mission to the European Union

Agricultural Assistant (open to all)

Brussels

FULL TIME

August 23, 2024

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

!!! Post policy update: Inbound USEFM applicants DO NOT have to wait until they are within 90 days of arriving at post to apply. !!!

If the candidate meets all of the onboarding criteria they could start working effective immediately.

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Indefinite subject to successful completion of initial one-year contract.

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 (38 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (15 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

If the candidate meets all of the onboarding criteria they could start effective immediately.

Supervisory Position:

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

Duties

The Agricultural Assistant is responsible for representing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) at the U.S. Mission to the EU (USEU) in Brussels, Belgium. Responsibilities include supporting event preparation and management, preparing reports involving data collection and analysis of agricultural trade and production statistics, identifying and resolving trade problems, managing budgets for activities, handling visits and communications with stakeholders, and performing other administrative tasks. The incumbent maintains relationships with a range of stakeholders, including technical and policy level government officials, industry representatives, international organizations, and trade associations to exchange information and cooperate on trade and agricultural matters.

In coordination with the Agricultural Counselor, Senior Agricultural Attaché, and Agricultural Attaché, the incumbent also:

Researches, analyzes, and prepares required and voluntary commodity and trade reports, in accordance with requirements set in the FAS reporting schedule.

Independently collects, develops, and analyzes a large set of complex information related to production and trade of agricultural products and issues. Uses information to contribute to the preparation of complex reports done by the Senior Agricultural Attaché and Agricultural Attaché.

Participates in the formulation of USG policy, plans, and statements in coordination with other FAS personnel.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Three years of work experience required in one or more fields of agricultural economics, commodity trade, program/budget management, and marketing analysis/research that includes analysis and report writing.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Some understanding of the Foreign Agricultural Service programs and overseas activities necessary to fully carry out the duties of the position.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with a specialty in Agricultural Economics, Food and Agricultural Marketing, Agriculture, Accounting or Business Administration, Communications, Public Affairs, International Relations, Political Science and Economics is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Fluency in English. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Tact in dealing with the public. Able to carry out assigned duties with a minimum of supervision. Able to operate computer, enter and retrieve data using basic spreadsheet and data management programs.

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. All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) certification.

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. Mission in Brussels may receive a compensation package that may include extra-legal benefits: life insurance, hospitalization insurance (family included), meal tickets, transportation reimbursements, seniority leave, special holidays, training, Employee Assistance Program, etc.

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:

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

AEFM / USEFM

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”), 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 applicants must create an ERA profile and submit their complete application through ERA for each vacancy of their interest.

A complete application means that your ERA profile outlines how you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the vacancy announcement (education, experience and language proficiency), and contains the required attachments.

For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

NOTE: Resume and cover letter are not required documents and will not be considered in the recruitment process. Instead, please complete your Electronic Recruitment Application profile thoroughly to capture all information you would like for the recruiters to consider.

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 to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

Residency and/or Work Permit

Bachelor's diploma (preferably a copy recognized by Belgian/U.S. authorities*)

Language Scores (if available)

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)

Clarification:

If you have a diploma of one of the following countries, your diploma is automatically recognized:

Belgium

Netherlands

Luxembourg

International diplomas awarded by the European University Institute Firenze

In case you have a foreign diploma from a country not listed above, preferably submit the professionally recognized version by cfwb/naric as outlined on our website. The recognition type that applies for this vacancy is: specific recognition. The process may take about 120 days.

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.

Applicants, who may need reasonable accommodation during the interview process may contact the Human Resources Office to coordinate the reasonable accommodation at the moment when they receive the invitation to a test/interview.

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. Mission in Brussels.

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