Announcement Number: TEGUCIGALPA-2026-03

Hiring Agency: Embassy Tegucigalpa

Position Title: Consular Assistant - Open to all interested Applicants / All sources (Rotational Consular Assistant)

Open Period: 01/22/2026 - 02/05/2026

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT-6

Series/Grade: LE - 1405 7

Salary:  HNL L333,149 /Per Year

Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week.

Promotion Potential: LE-7

1 Vacancy in Tegucigalpa, HO

Telework Eligible: No

For More Info: [email protected]

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification from the Agency: This position is open to: All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.

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 Tegucigalpa, Honduras is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for a Rotational Consular Assistant in the Consular Section.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

The American Citizen Services (ACS) Assistant provides both passport, citizenship, and special consular services for U.S. citizens in Post’s consular district. Serves as one of the primary points of contact for U.S. citizens in the consular district and maintains a network of public and private sector contacts who may be able to assist U.S. citizens.  Communicates directly with citizenship applicants and U.S. citizens in distress and assists in the preparation of emergency messaging and website updates.  Works with the ACS Chief, consular officers and other Post staff on crisis preparedness and response.  Performs administrative duties and supports other consular section units as required. 

Major Duties:

This position combines duty elements of the following Units within the Consular Section: Immigrant Visa, Non-Immigrant Visa, American Citizen Services, Fraud Prevention. and Administrative Assistant. The incumbent is responsible for aiding of all the Units of the Consular Section, in order to give full support to every and any team as needed.

Accepts and reviews applications for immigrant visa cases. In assisting consular officers, the incumbent confirms that the biographic information on the electronic visa application Is correct, captures biometric fingerprints and photographs, ensures that all applicable fees have been paid, verifies the identity of the applicant, reviews all documentation presented by the applicant to ensure that is complete and accurate based on the policy and regulations provided.

Provides administrative services for the immigrant visa unit. Facilitates applicant workflow on the day of the interview Maintains the filing system for visa records and case files, corresponds with visa applicants to explain visa procedures, and request additional information as necessary.  Reviews and updates the immigrant visa website to ensure that accurate information is provided to the public.

The incumbent regularly processes complex work visas, including those for agricultural workers. temporary workers and trainees. intracompany transferees, aliens with extraordinary ability, athletes. artist and/or entertainers, international cultural exchange visitors, and treaty trader investors. Incumbent must also have advanced knowledge of the qualifications for student and cultural exchange visas.

Assists Consular Officers and Consular Associates in the preparation of documents for consular notarial services and Consular Reports of Death Abroad. Processes service requests from the Social Security Administration, Veterans' Affairs, and Internal Revenue Service. Provides standard services to the public, in person, through email and telephonically, exercising independent judgment and responding with little supervision from the Consular Officer or Consular Associate.

Provides administrative assistance to the Consul General, Deputy Consul General, Supervisory Consular Specialist, and customer service to all Consular Section visitors.

Note: "This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency."

Qualifications and Evaluations

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

• Security certificate
   

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.  

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Completion of two years of college or university studies 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: Completion of two years of college or university studies is required.

Language: 

• English: Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate (This will be tested).
• Spanish: Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate (This will be tested).

Job Knowledge: 

Knowledge of local cultural, social, and legal environment

Skills And Abilities: 

 Knowledge and skills of MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point are required.  Must be able to act independently and exercise sound judgment at all times. Initiative, common sense, and tact are required to meet unexpected and unique situations.  Discretion is required to uphold privacy rights of U.S. citizen customers.  Must be able to maintain working relationships with local officials; this includes representing Post with high-level contacts.  Must be able to work professionally and productively with contacts and customers from all backgrounds.

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.

1. Private Health and Life insurance.
2. U.S. and Honduran holidays (20 per year approximately)
3. 14 days of vacation per year starting out. Increases progressively.
4. Performance-based reward every year.
5. Affiliation to a USD Retirement Fund.
6. Thirteenth- and Fourteenth-Month Bonus
7. Vacation Bonus
8. Payments on a biweekly basis. (26 pay periods a year)
9. If applicable, opportunities to travel abroad for training, and more.