*General Services Officer(GSO) Assistant, Property/Receiving Needed at U.S. Embassy….Salary: USD $37,896 /Per Year or about 20,000,000 XAF CFA*

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FP is 08.  Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.

Open to U.S. EFMs Only / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Secret/Confidential Clearance

Appointment Type

Temporary

Appointment Type Details:

Not to exceed five (5) years

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 time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Occasional Travel

Occasional Travel to the Embassy Branch Office in Douala may be required

Duties

Basic Function of the Position: The incumbent assists the S/GSO and A/GSO in day-to-day operations and supervision of GSO functional units (Procurement, Warehouse/Supply, Shipping/Customs, Motor Pool, Housing, Travel). Incumbent ensures proper and timely support is provided to all Mission staff and ICASS subscribers. Coordinates residential commissioning and make-ready activities.  Other functions and duties may be assigned in conjunction with special events for short-term durations normally not to exceed ninety days. This is a full-time sensitive ICASS position, which requires a ‘secret’ security clearance. Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Two (02) years of general administrative work experience is required.

(Please note that one (1) creditable year of experience is equal to 40/week x 52 weeks, or 2080 hours)

Education Requirements:

Secondary School – High-School diploma is required.

(Please note that you need to submit U.S. education equivalency certification/transcript if you studied in a foreign university/college.)

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Good Working Knowledge (Reading/Speaking/Writing) in English skill required. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good oral and written communication skills, to include ability to write clear and concise documents, reports, program and policy guidelines and ability to deliver oral presentations. Excellent inter-personal skills.  Demonstrated ability to operate under pressure and to supervise multi-trade work force.  Ability to negotiate leasing contracts.  Must lead process improvements within the entire GSO operation and assist other sections on quality control and process improvement. Ability to assess problems and develop realistic solutions.  Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs and GSO-related software (ILMS, NEPA, etc.).

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOS Secret security clearance.

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 security certifications.

 

 

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret level clearance.

APPLY HERE:

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=whpha1f3pt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=65752&orgId=73

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job-related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves.  We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Required Documents:

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• • 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)

• • High School Diploma

• • Other supporting documents

Next Steps:

After the closure of the vacancy announcement:

1. 1. 1. Applications meeting the minimum education and experience requirements will be screened by HR Office and the Selecting Official(s)

1. 1. 1. ONLY shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email for mandatory language and/or subject matter tests.

1. 1. 1. ONLY successful tested applicants will be contacted by email for interview

1. 1. 1. ONLY successful tested and/or interviewed applicants will be notified by email for interview.

For Eligible Family Members (EFMs), the Human Resources Office will provide appropriate information and guidance.

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.