🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ U.S Embassy Sierra Leone – Warehouseman

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

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

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 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of 5 weeks of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in manual labor or warehouse work is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• • Good working knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures, USG safety and security standards.

• • Good working knowledge of maintenance and efficient usage of warehouse storage space.

• • Good working knowledge of conducting inventory and stacking of items/equipment.

Education Requirements:

Completion of primary school is required.

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: English level I (Rudimentary knowledge) Reading/Speaking is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability

• • Ability to physically able perform loading and unloading. Must be able to handle heavy objects smoothly and efficiently. Must be able to able to lift a maximum of 51 lbs. (23kg) under OSHA standards.

• • Ability to use warehouse tools and safely operate equipment such as forklifts, hand trolleys, electronic lifters etc.

Must be able to perform assign tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds.  

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.

 

How to Apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security and medical clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site. OR Follow the link below to Apply;

Click Here to Apply

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested certificate/s 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
• primary School Certificate

Eligible 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.