Announcement Number: Frankfurt 2026-136 Hiring Agency: Consulate General Frankfurt Position Title: Customer Service Representative - Open to US. Citizens Eligible Family Members (CSC Advocate) Open Period: 11/02/2026 -11/20/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1 Series/Grade: FP - 0105 8 Salary: USD $38,923/Per Year Work Schedule: Full-time - Full time, 40 hours per week Promotion Potential: FP-8
Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancyin
Frankfurt, GM Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Section
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Overview
Hiring Path: Custom Announcement (not open to the public) Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: This position is open to: U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies For USEFM - FP grade is 08. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C. Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type Term appt, NTE 4 yrs Appointment Type Details: Not to exceed 5 years
Marketing Statement: We encourage you to review the 8 Qualities of Overseas Employees:
- Composure & Integrity: Stay calm, effective, and honest under pressure.
- Cultural Adaptability: Collaborate respectfully across cultures, races, and backgrounds.
- Change & Initiative: Embrace new challenges and take pride in completing assignments to high standards.
- Experience & Motivation: Bring proven skills and a strong drive to support our mission.
- Information Integration & Resourcefulness: Apply guidelines quickly to solve complex problems efficiently.
- Tactfulness: Communicate professionally and respectfully as a representative of our diplomatic mission.
- Planning & Organizing: Prioritize workloads strategically to maximize operational efficiency.
- Working with Others: Foster positive, cooperative relationships as a dedicated team player.
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 (40 years or older); disability; genetic information; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Summary
The U.S. Mission in Frankfurt is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Customer Service Representative in the Customer Service Center office. Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Not Required
The Customer Service Center (CSC) Customer Advocate is the primary point of contact for Eligible Family Members (EFMs) seeking to navigate Department of State management support platforms and services in Mission Germany. The incumbent responds to service inquiries from family members, helps them understand and use available e-services (myServices, e2 Travel, and related platforms), and identifies recurring pain points or gaps in service delivery. The incumbent represents family member interests and feedback to the CSC and Management leadership, recommending process improvements that simplify and streamline support for this customer population. The incumbent also performs general CSC customer-service functions common to all mission personnel.
Requirements
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
- Public Trust security clearance.
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements
Secondary school is required.
Evaluations
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.
Qualifications
Experience: A minimum of two years of experience working in a customer service environment providing broad management services through operations support is required.
Language: ENGLISH: Fluent (Reading, speaking, writing) THIS WILL BE TESTED
Job Knowledge: Knowledge of office management functions, customer service procedures, and standard information sources through operations support or hospitality operations support.
Benefits
Agency Benefits: For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.
Other Information
Eligible and qualified applicants receive a hiring preference in the order listed below:
- Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
Applicants must accurately describe their status in their application; failure to do so may result in a determination of ineligibility for a hiring preference.
* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. U.S. Veterans ’ preference must be claimed on the application to be properly taken into account.
For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.
Additional Employment Considerations
An EFM employed on a PSA or FMA with a regular work schedule (full-time or part-time) is subject to the New Employee 90-Day Application Limitation and must work 90 calendar days in the current position before applying for other positions advertised at the Mission.
An EFM employed on a temporary PSA or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) with an intermittent work schedule is not subject to the New Employee 90-Day Application Limitation and may apply for advertised Mission vacancies at any time.
Incoming family members are eligible to apply up to 9 months prior to arrival or 9 months prior to departure from post.
Required Documents
Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:
- Copy of Sponsor's Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- US Passport copy
- DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
- High School Diploma
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.
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 Germany.
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