🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ US Embassy – FAC Supply Clerk
Announcement Number:- FREETOWN-2023-027- RA
- Hiring Agency:
- Embassy Freetown
- Position Title:
- FAC Supply Clerk (All Interested Applicants/All Sources)
- Open Period:
- 07/12/2024 – 07/25/2024Format MM/DD/YYYY
- Vacancy Time Zone:
- GMT
- Series/Grade:
- LE – 0805 5
- Salary:
- SLL Le52,390 – SLL Le52,390 /Per Year
- Work Schedule:
- Full-time – Monday to Thursday 08:00- 17:15 Friday 08:00- 13:00
- Promotion Potential:
- LE-5
- Duty Location(s):
- 1 Vacancy in Freetown, 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:
- For USEFM – FP is XX. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
• 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 of hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (Five weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
- Supervisory Position:
- No
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
- No
Duties
The Facility (FAC) Supply Clerk works under the direct supervision of the Mechanical Engineer and is responsible for the acquisition, storage, inventory control, and issuance of building maintenance supplies, repair parts, and materials for the Facility Management Section.
• Supports FAC maintenance shops by obtaining supplies from GSO, ensuring that the right hand and powered tools, equipment and parts are ordered, stocked, and issued.
• In addition to GSO catalogs, searches local and US markets for best products and alternatives, and identifies obsolete items and replacement units to support maintenance operations.
• Liaises and negotiates with suppliers.
• Occasional petty cash holder
Qualifications and Evaluations
- Requirements:
- EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in supply/warehousing/expendables or property management is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of parts, materials, tools, and equipment used in the different trades, to include building materials and their characteristics.
• Expert knowledge of warehousing, supply, and storekeeping practices.
• Must have a good understanding and knowledge of the operational environment in order to make recommendations on local vendors. - Education Requirements:
- High School diploma is required.
- Evaluations:
- LANGUAGE: English Level 3 – Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills in MS-Office and data entry.
• Must be able to able to lift a maximum of 51 lbs. (23kg) under OSHA standards.- Applicant must have a valid, current license for (Class A & B). Must have had valid driver’s license for a minimum of five (5) years and must have driven for a minimum period of six years.
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 and Other Info
- Benefits:
- Agency Benefits:
- Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in (insert post and/or country name) 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:
- 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.
How to Apply
- How to Apply:
- All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust Security clearance.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
FOLLOW LINK TO APPLY;
- 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.
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All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• 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 (insert post and/or country name).
