Job Type : Full Time
Industry : Logistics
Education Level : Junior Level
About
Announcement Number:
Dar es Salaam-2021-056
Hiring Agency: Embassy Dar Es Salaam
Position Title: General Services Assistant (FAP)
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+3
Series/Grade: LE - 0105 7
Salary: TZS TSh29, 568,947
Work Schedule: Full-time
- 40 Hours per week
Promotion Potential:
LE-7
Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Dar Es Salaam, TZ
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info: HR Section +255-22-229 4024 , HRatPost@state.gov
Overview
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.
Summary: The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is
seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of General Services
Assistant (FAP) in the General Service Office Section.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Duties
Basic Function Of Position: Responsible for the
ordering, storage, distribution, inventory, disposal, and maintenance of
residential furniture and appliances. Incumbent serves as an incidental
operator of official vehicles and meets all requirements outlined in 14 FAM
433.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: Ordering and
disposal of furniture:60%
Develop and follow life cycle plan to ensure that adequate
residential furniture and appliances (according to the Furniture and Appliance
Pool policy) are available for the 120 residences. The plan will include
the ordering and disposal of furniture to ensure that post is not overstocked
with furniture and that furniture is rotated. Prepare reports, spreadsheets,
and other documentation as necessary for the GSO or Management Officer. This
responsibility requires driving a GOV at least 15 hours per week.
Preparation of accurate inventories for
arrival/departures: 20%
Prepare accurate inventories for arrival/departures and
ensure collection from employees that damage furniture through negligence or
from pet damage. Ensure that residences are adequately, but not overly
furnished. Oversee the removal of damaged furniture and appliances.
Ensure that the welcome kit is in place and is adequate to the needs of the
in-coming family.
Ensure proper receipt, storage, and disposal of
furniture. Make recommendations to adjust FAP inventory to encourage
efficiencies and to save money. Ensure that used appliances have been
serviced between tenants and that appliances returned to the warehouse are in
good working order. Adjudicate requests/complaints from tenants—solving
where possible, and escalating where necessary.
Qualifications and
Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Four years experience in logistics
management or warehouse operations is required.
Education Requirements:
Education: Two years of college/university
studies 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: Level IV (fluent) (writing, reading
and speaking) in English and Kiswahili is
required.
Skills and Abilities: Very good interpersonal
and organizational skills; Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word,
Excel, and Power point. Must have a valid, current Class A Driver’s License for
a vehicle. Must have had a valid driver's license for a minimum of five (5)
years.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass
medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other
Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Benefits: The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers
compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
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:
* 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 link.
Required Documents:
In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
Next Steps:
What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted only via email.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Tanzania
United States of America Embassy in Dar es Salaam
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