Administrative Assistant

U.S. Embassy & Consulates in France; Paris; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The U.S. Embassy in Paris is seeking a qualified Administrative Assistant in the Joint Mission Management section. Open to U.S.

citizens who hold a valid work permit for France. The position is full-time (35 hours per week) with a salary of EUR 47,748 per year. The incumbent serves as principal advisor to the Mission France and USOECD Management Minister-Counselor, handling logistical and administrative duties for a team of 44 American staff and 219 locally employed staff.

Qualifications

• Open to U.S. citizens only who hold a valid work permit for France.
• Clearance: Secret/Sensitive required.
• Education or experience substitution may apply per Paris-2026-048S.

Responsabilités

• Performs the full range of logistical, administrative, and oversight functions to support supervisors.
• Coordinates work plans across a section of 44 American staff and 219 LE Staff.
• Serves as a key liaison between leadership and staff to ensure efficient operations.

Connaissances

Logistical support

Administrative experience

Coordination

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs

Description du poste

Announcement Number: Paris-2026-048 & 48S Hiring Agency: Embassy Paris Position Title: Administrative Assistant (Open to U.S Citizens only) Open Period: 09/17/2026 -10/01/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2 Series/Grade: LE - 2090 8 Salary: EUR €47,748/Per Year Work Schedule: Full-time - The work schedule for this position is Full Time (35 hours per week). Promotion Potential: LE-NA

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancyin
Paris, FR Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Section
000-000-0000
[e-mail]

Overview

Hiring Path: • Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: This position is open to: Open to U.S Citizens only who hold a valid work permit for France.
For USEFM - FP grade is FP-06. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
EFMs work 40 hours per week.
Security Clearance Required: Secret/Confidential Clearance Appointment Type Permanent Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period Marketing Statement:

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.

Summary

The U.S. Mission in France is seeking qualified applicants for an Administrative Assistantposition within the Joint Mission Management section.

Due to legal requirements, this position is open only to U.S. citizens who hold a valid work permit for France .

Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Not Required

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 [e-mail]

About the Office

The Joint Mission Management (JMM) office supports two U.S. Missions in France (the U.S. Mission to France & the U.S. Mission to the O.E.C.D.), serving nearly 1,200 employees across five constituent posts and numerous additional sites and offices.

Position Overview

The Administrative Assistant serves as the principal advisor and Aide-de-Camp to the Mission France and USOECD Management Minister-Counselor (MC) and to the Management Officer. He/she operates under the general oversight of the Management Officer.

In this role, the incumbent:

• Performs the full range of logistical, administrative, and oversight functions required to support the supervisors' work and responsibilities,
• Provides comprehensive work plan guidance and coordination across a section of 44 American staff and 219 Locally Employed (LE) Staff,
• Serves as a key point of coordination between leadership and section staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Some of these duties are performed in the Control Access Area (CAA) environments.
• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret (Sensitive) 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.

Requirements

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret (Sensitive) 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.

Education Requirements

Education:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, Communications, International Affairs, Political Affairs, Organizational Management is required.

Please note this announcement is simultaneously advertised with the substitution of experience for education (Paris-2026-048S), please see details below:

• Secondary school plus a minimum of six years of experience working in an administrative, managerial or policy-related position for the U.S. Government or for a large, established multi-national organization is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

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 three years of experience working in an administrative, managerial or policy-related position for the U.S. Government or for a large, established multi-national organization is required.

Please note this announcement is simultaneously advertised with the substitution of experience for education (Paris-2026-048S), please see details below:

• Secondary school plus