Visa/Consular Officer (40% - 80%)
The Consulate General of Switzerland in New York is looking for a Visa/Consular Officer (40% - 80%).
Start date: summer 2022, upon agreement
The Consulate General of Switzerland in New York covers all matters concerning consular relations and represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic, financial and legal affairs, as well as science, education and culture.
Job description
- conduct visa interviews
- assess visa applications, preferably already with the training and rights to issue visas
- understand and implement the current Schengen visa regulations
- operate specific software in addition to standard programs like Word and Excel
- respond to a variety of inquiries at the counter, on the phone, by e-mail as well as by regular mail
- processing passport requests and applications
- handling civil status matters
- managing registration and de-registration procedures as well as address changes
- various contingent assignments within the chancery
- substitution and mutual support of team members is self-evident
Minimum qualifications
Excellent active skills in English and one Swiss national language. You are expected to work well within a team and to exhibit a work ethic that is focused on attention to details and a high degree of personal integrity. Furthermore, you should have a general knowledge of Switzerland. A completed business management education and computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet) are mandatory requirements. A few years of work experienced are required.
We offer
- Inviting work atmosphere in a multilingual setting with a team of about 40 employees
- Diversified work in a foreign representation and diplomatic environment
- Bright office that is conveniently located in midtown
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 401k plan with matching employer contribution
- 4 weeks paid vacation, with observance of American and some Swiss holidays
Please send your resume, a letter of interest and salary expectations in PDF format to newyork.job@eda.admin.ch. Please write in the subject line "Visa Officer" to ensure timely processing of your application.
Deadline for application: May 30, 2022
We will not review incomplete applications or those that do not adhere to the requirements above.
Please note that only digital applications will be accepted. Those not considered for an interview will be destroyed at the end of the selection process.