noun
vice-consul
Official diplomatic title; a consular officer ranking below a consul.
彼は在日アメリカ大使館の副領事として働いている。
He works as a vice-consul at the U.S. Embassy in Japan.
大使 is an ambassador, the highest diplomatic rank, while 副領事 is a lower consular position.
Compound of 副 (vice-, assistant) and 領事 (consul).