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About
Announcement Number: Nairobi-2019-40
Hiring Agency: Embassy Nairobi
Position Title: Housing Clerk Open
Period: 08/26/2019 – 09/10/2019 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3
Series/Grade: LE – 0820 6
Salary: Not Specified
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week Promotion Potential: LE-6
Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Nairobi, KE Telework Eligible: No
For More Info: HR Section 023636000
NairobiRecruitment@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path: • Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FS is FP. Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.
Only one Open-to category should remain:
• 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 number of hours per week
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Not Required Back to top
Duties
Basic Function of the Position
The
incumbent combines two functions of secretary and administrative
assistant in the General Services Office Leasing unit, which manages the
inventory of all 294 USG leased and owned properties serving 32 USG
agencies; assists in coordinating and planning the clerical and office
support responsibilities, performing administrative and clerical duties,
including ordering supplies using Department of State software; acts as
the alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative on the garbage
contract for all residential and office areas with a daily collection
cycle and performs other related tasks in the management,
administration, execution and oversight of the garbage contract.
Position will be supervised by Housing/Leasing Supervisor
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
At least two (2) years of progressive responsibility in office management is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
•
Must have proficiency in Microsoft Suite computer application packages
such as MS Office (MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access, MS-Outlook, etc.).
• Must have basic accounting skills, management skills, Organizational skills and Customer service skills.
Education Requirements:
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- A diploma in business/office management is also required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
Level IV (Fluent)
speaking/reading/writing of English is required. (This may be tested).
Level III (Good Working Knowledge) speaking/reading/writing of Kiswahili
is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Must be able to plan, coordinate and monitor activities related to work performed by vendors at residences.
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.Back to top
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 Nairobi, Kenya may receive a compensation package that may include
health, separation, and other benefits.
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:
- AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- 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”), 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
How to Apply
How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a local security clearance.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site. Required Documents:
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
- Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
- Letter(s) of recommendation
- List of references
- High school certificate
- Diploma in business/office management.
Applications without required documents will not be considered 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 Nairobi, Kenya.