Summary
The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) maintains facilities and personnel in 10 countries. This position is located in Corozal, Panama.
This position is responsible for directing the cemetery staff/resources to assure that the cemetery is maintained to the very high standards of the ABMC. As well as insuring that the American Cemetery plays an active role in bringing the sacrifices of our veterans to the clear attention of the local community, host nation citizens, and Americans.
Duties
Overseas Information Please note the following information related to this overseas assignment:
The selectee will be required to obtain a diplomatic passport and appropriate visas (at the cost of the Agency) prior to assignment. The selectee will be required to live in assigned, government quarters. The selectee will receive post allowance and/or post differential in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR) in lieu of locality pay. More information on DSSR benefits can be found . On this overseas accompanied tour, medical, dental, and education services may not be available in the immediate location and/or may be provided solely by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location. Movement overseas may require the selectee to initiate a change in your health benefits plan to ensure coverage. Eligibility for foreign area benefits will be determined at the time of hire, and may change at any time depending on law, regulation and Agency policy. Foreign laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of a selectee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the selectee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information before applying for or accepting this position. The majority of entitlements through a civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government will be considered taxable benefits by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). However, any additional taxes incurred will be offset either by government regulations, Agency policy, or both, as applicable. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may have impacts to you in the overseas area that are unrelated to your employment. COVID-19 Vaccination status for you and/or your eligible dependents may significantly impact your personal travel, educational options, access to businesses, medical care and other day-to-day life.