Serves as main advisor to the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), and wider Embassy on all activities related to its representational and ceremonial duties and is the primary liaison for the Front Office with host country authorities, other diplomatic missions, and other institutions on invitations and other protocol matters. Plans, coordinates, and organizes Mission representational functions, including all meals and events hosted by the Ambassador and DCM. Provides advice and guidance to all levels of mission staff, including local employees, on protocol matters. 

EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years of progressively responsible administrative or related experience is required, at least one year of which should have been in protocol and/or other administrative work in a government agency.

At least two (2) years of college or university studies.

LANGUAGE: Fluent (speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate) of English and Lithuanian is required. This may be tested.

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.

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

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Vilnius, Lithuania 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.

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:

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

2. AEFM / USEFM

3. 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), Letter from Veterans Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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.

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance. 

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

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.

• Residency and/or Work Permit (not applicable for Lithuanian citizens)

• Education Diploma 

• 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)

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. Mission in Vilnius, Lithuania.