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 at ParisRecruitment@state.gov.
As an Administrative Clerk for Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), you will play a vital role in supporting construction management and administrative operations. Working under the supervision of the Supervisory Administrative Assistant, you will be at the center of our daily operations, coordinating with various embassy offices and ensuring smooth administrative processes.
Why Marseille?
Marseille offers an exceptional quality of life with its Mediterranean climate, rich cultural heritage, and dynamic international community. As France's second-largest city and a major port, Marseille combines historic charm with modern amenities, making it an ideal location for both professional growth and personal fulfillment.
What You Will Do
Support Daily Operations (45%)
Administrative Excellence (35%)
Additional Support (20%)
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: security certificate; or Public Trust (Non-Sensitive-Low-Risk) security clearance.
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 (12 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
1- Please note this announcement is simultaneously advertised with the substitution of experience for education (PARIS-2026-017 S), please see details below:
Without substitution (grade 6):
Completion of Secondary school plus a minimum of two (2) years of clerical/administrative/customer service experience in an office setting is required.
With substitution (grade 6):
Middle School* plus a minimum of six (6) years of clerical/administrative/customer service experience in an office setting is required.
2- Please note this announcement is simultaneously advertised with the full performance and training level (PARIS-2026-017 T), please see details below:
Training Level (grade 5):
Middle School* plus a minimum of five (5) years of clerical/administrative/customer service experience in an office setting is required.
Employees hired at a training grade must complete 52 weeks of successful performance at the training grade to be eligible for the next grade, regardless of the experience level at entry on duty.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.
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.
Experience:
1- Please note this announcement is simultaneously advertised with the substitution of experience for education (PARIS-2026-017 S), please see details below:
Without substitution (grade 6):
Completion of Secondary school plus a minimum of two (2) years of clerical/administrative/customer service experience in an office setting is required.
With substitution (grade 6):
Middle School* plus a minimum of six (6) years of clerical/administrative/customer service experience in an office setting is required.
2- Please note this announcement is simultaneously advertised with the full performance and training level (PARIS-2026-017 T), please see details below:
Training Level (grade 5):
Middle School* plus a minimum of five (5) years of clerical/administrative/customer service experience in an office setting is required.
Employees hired at a training grade must complete 52 weeks of successful performance at the training grade to be eligible for the next grade, regardless of the experience level at entry on duty.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Languages: THESE WILL BE TESTED
English - Good Working Knowledge - speaking, reading & writing.
French - Good Working Knowledge - speaking, reading & writing.
Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.
Job Knowledge:
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Skills And Abilities:
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
SALARY: the annual gross salary includes: the profit-sharing allowance, the vacation allowance, the bonus allowance and the “Comité d’Entreprise” allowance.
MEAL TICKETS: Meal tickets have a face value of EUR 8.25/day. 60% of the daily amount is paid by the U.S. Government. An employee contribution of EUR 3.30 per ticket will be deducted in payroll. The number of meal tickets is limited to 202 workdays per year.
TRANSPORTATION: Employees are eligible for a reimbursement of 50% of the cost of public transportation passes purchased for commuting purposes.
HOLIDAYS: The U.S. Missions in France observe eleven U.S. holidays per year and up to ten French holidays.
WE ALSO OFFER:
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:
A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER
** This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:
The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:
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