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09STATE49968
2009-05-15 15:41:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
HARD-TO-FILL AND 2009 REGULAR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 03 STATE 049968
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: APER AMGT
SUBJECT: HARD-TO-FILL AND 2009 REGULAR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES
PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICERS AT POSTS: PLEASE
ENSURE DISTRIBUTION OF THIS MESSAGE TO ALL COMMUNITY
LIAISON OFFICE COORDINATORS AND ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS.
DIRECTORS IN THE DEPARTMENT: PLEASE ENSURE THAT THIS
CABLE IS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF ALL FOREIGN SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 03 STATE 049968
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: APER AMGT
SUBJECT: HARD-TO-FILL AND 2009 REGULAR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES
PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICERS AT POSTS: PLEASE
ENSURE DISTRIBUTION OF THIS MESSAGE TO ALL COMMUNITY
LIAISON OFFICE COORDINATORS AND ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS.
DIRECTORS IN THE DEPARTMENT: PLEASE ENSURE THAT THIS
CABLE IS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF ALL FOREIGN SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
¶1. Summary:
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This cable announces that HR/CDA will accept applications from
eligible family members (EFMs) for the regular Professional
Associates (PA) program for two weeks from the date of this
cable. This cable outlines the requirements and procedures
for applying. This exercise is separate from the Expanded
Professional Associates Program (EPAP). The positions under
the EPAP program were created specifically for qualified
eligible family members and are not included on the list of
positions in Para 09. The deadline for applying for EPAP
positions was April 6, 2009. Please also note that the
positions under the Professional Associates Program are very
limited. Since there is a cap of 10 positions available for
the PA Program, only 5 or 6 of the positions listed below will
be filled by EFMs.
End Summary.
¶2. Background:
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The regular FS assignments process invariably leaves
some overseas positions without sufficient qualified
Foreign Service bidders. These positions are designated
Hard-To-Fill (HTF) and are opened to Department of State
Civil Service employees and to EFMs. This cable announces
positions available in the first HTF exercise that have not
received sufficient bidders. EFMs may apply only
for positions at these posts if their sponsoring
employee is currently assigned, and must commit to serve
for a minimum of one year in the position.
Foreign Service direct-hire employees will continue to
bid on these positions and will receive priority in
selection.
Qualified EFMs will be given preference over equally
qualified Civil Service employees. Veterans will be
given preference in the selection process.
¶3. Eligibility Requirements:
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In order to be eligible for the PA program, applicants
must be the EFM (defined in 3 FAM 8212 b) of a career
government employee from any agency under Chief of
Mission authority assigned to a full time position at an
overseas post. Members of Household (MOH) and family
members of contractors are not eligible. Additionally,
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