🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ US Embassy – Boat Attendant
Announcement Number:- FREETOWN-2023-005
- Hiring Agency:
- Embassy Freetown
- Position Title:
- Boat Attendant ((All Interested Applicant/ All Sources ))
- Open Period:
- 03/22/2023 - 04/04/2023Format MM/DD/YYYY
- Vacancy Time Zone:
- GMT
- Series/Grade:
- LE - 1210 3
- Salary:
- SLL Le32,099
- Work Schedule:
- Full-time - Monday to Thursday 08:00- 17:15 Friday 08:00 - 13:00
- Promotion Potential:
- LE-3
- Duty Location(s):
- 1inFreetown, SL
- Telework Eligible:
- No
- For More Info:
-
HR Section
+23299105500
[email protected]
Overview
- Hiring Path:
- • Open to the public
- Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
- All Interested Applicants / All Sources
- Security Clearance Required:
- Moderate Risk Public Trust
- Appointment Type
- Permanent
- Appointment Type Details:
- Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
- Marketing Statement:
- We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
- Summary:
- The work schedule for this position is:
- Full Time 40 per week
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (5 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
- Supervisory Position:
- No
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
- No
- Requirements:
- EXPERIENCE: Two years boat pilot/navigation experience. Experience should include navigation in Freetown, its Peninsular and Countryside areas.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have good working knowledge of all local reefs, shipwrecks, and other hazards, which pose a threat to safe navigation of boats. Ability to take equipment readings with various meters, hand tools, power tools, and specialty tools to determine appropriate repairs.
- Education Requirements:
- Completion of High School education.
- Evaluations:
- Post may choose to add the phrase “This may be tested” after a language, skill, and/or ability. Review the VA template for specific information.
LANGUAGE: Level 3 English ability (good working knowledge) of written and spoken English required. Level III Kiro (good working knowledge of Kiro language). This may be tested
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to diagnose and repair faults of a boat. Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner; work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes, indoors or outdoors to complete work assignments; communicate orally and in writing with co-workers to obtain pertinent information. Ability to maintain a boat pilot's license is required. Must be able to use handheld radio and be able to communicate to passengers and supervisors. Must be able to use computer systems.
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.
- Qualifications:
- All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
- Benefits:
- Agency Benefits:
- Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Freetown may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits:
- Housing/Rent Allowance 25% (Annual Basic salary) paid yearly.
- Transportation Allowance 30% (annual Basic Salary) paid Bi-Weekly.
- Leave Allowance
- Meal Allowance
- 13th Month Bonus
- Miscellaneous Benefit Allowance
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
- Other Information:
- For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights *** IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
- All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a medical and security clearance level.
To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
- Required Documents:
- To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Language Scores (if available)
• Driver’s License
• Certificate or LicenseEligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor's 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:
- Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Sierra Leone.
