Administrative Clerk

U.S. Embassy & Consulates in France; Paris; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Embassy & Consulates in France is seeking an Administrative Clerk (RSO Badges) in Paris. The role coordinates access control and oversees the One Badge program, ensuring proper badge issuance and security compliance for USDH, LE staff, EFMs, and visitors.

The incumbent provides administrative support to the Regional Security Office, verifies clearances, and maintains badge systems. A Top Secret clearance is required for candidacy.

Qualifications

• English language fluency is required.
• Two years of administrative or access control/badging experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and office equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate access control and badging operations for the mission.
• Issue embassy badges and maintain accountability for lost, stolen, and expired badges.
• Verify clearances for incoming PCS personnel and TDY travelers; provide admin support to the RSO.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Initiative

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Announcement Number: PARIS-2026-063- U.S. EFMs Hiring Agency: Embassy Paris Position Title: Administrative Clerk (RSO Badges) - OPEN ONLY TO U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS Open Period: 11/05/2026 -11/19/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2 Series/Grade: FP - 2090 8 Salary: Not Specified Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week Promotion Potential: FP-0

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: U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies For USEFM - FP grade is FP-08. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C. Security Clearance Required: Top Secret Clearance Appointment Type Temporary Appointment Type Details: NTE FIVE YEARS Marketing Statement:

Marketing Statement

• 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;orpregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Summary

The U.S. Mission in France is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Administrative Clerk in the Regional Security Office (Badges).

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

The incumbent serves as the primary coordinator for access control and badging operations for U.S. Mission France, which includes the Bilateral Mission to France, U.S. Mission to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Capital 8 Building, American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), U.S. Consulate Marseille, U.S. Consulate Strasbourg, APP Bordeaux, APP Lyon, and APP Rennes. The incumbent oversees Mission France's One Badge Program, collaborating with all Embassy sections to grant appropriate access levels to USDH, LE Staff, EFM, VVIP, visitors, and TDY personnel to post. The incumbent handles the issuances of Embassy badges and maintains accountability of all lost, stolen, and expired badges. Coordinates with Mission and D.C. based personnel to ensure viability of the computerized ID badge system. In addition, s/he is in charge of verifying clearances of incoming PCS personnel and TDYers, provides comprehensive administrative support and operational assistance to the Regional Security Office (RSO). The incumbent must be able to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• TOP SECRETsecurity 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.

Requirements

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• TOP SECRETsecurity 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

High School Diploma or GED 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:

At least two (2) years of administrative or access control/badging technical experience is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language:

English - (Fluent) - may include the ability to translate.

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.

Job Knowledge:

Good knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and other computer-based applications. Good knowledge of office equipment including scanners and cameras.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Skills And Abilities:

Must have strong interpersonal skills and customer services skills. Must possess strong organizational skills and know how to prioritize tasks. Must be computer literate and good skills of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, outlook) and other computer-based applications. Must have initiative, good judgment and ability to work independently.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

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

• 1. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• 2. 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 mustsubmitproof of conditional eligibility. U.S. Veterans ’ preference must be claimed on the applicationtobe properlytaken 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.

Required Documents

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

• Residency Permit(if applicable)
• Work Permit (if applicable)
• University Degree(if applicable)
• University Transcript (if applicable)
• Language Scores (if applicable)
• Driver’s License(if applicable)
• Certificate(if applicable)
• Professional License(if applicable)
• Resume/CV (if applicable)

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• Copy of Sponsor's Travel 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)

Next Steps

The HR Office will contact successful applicants. For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.