Consular Associate

Announcement Number: Berlin- Hiring Agency: Embassy Berlin Position Title: Consular Associate - Open to U.S. Citizens Eligible Family Members Open Period: 04/30/2026 -05/17/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1 Series/Grade: FP - 3090 6 Salary: USD $59,726/Per Year Work Schedule: Full-time - Promotion Potential: FP-6

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Berlin, GM Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Section. Please Email

Overview

Custom Announcement (not open to the public). U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies. Candidate must be listed on travel orders (or similar) of a sponsoring employee who is assigned (not TDY) to U.S. Mission Germany under Chief of Mission authority. Security Clearance Required: Secret/Confidential.

Marketing Statement

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

Schedule

Full Time (40 hours per week).

Start Date

Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Consular Chief, assigned a wide range of responsibilities in the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit and Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Unit.
• Provide consular services to U.S. citizens.
• Conduct non‑adjudicatory visa processing.
• Assist in investigation and validation studies.
• Handle correspondence with the public, attorneys, U.S. and host governments, Congress, and other parties.
• Secure and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of office administrative experience with at least one year of consular experience, OR
• Two years of office administration (FP‑07 training level), OR
• One year of office administration (FP‑08 training level).

Job Knowledge

General understanding of U.S. policies related to consular and visa operations.

Education Requirements

Completion of high school is required.

Language Requirements

Fluent language skills in English (speaking, reading, writing). *THIS WILL BE TESTED*

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Benefits

Benefits will be discussed with the Human Resources Office. The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Additional Information

For external and eligibility details, further information 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 Germany.