Type: FULL TIME Industry: Public Administration, and Government Category: Admin & Office
Jobs at:
US Embassy
Deadline of this Job: 24 March 2023
Duty Station: Within Zambia , Lusaka , South - Central Africa
JOB DETAILS: About Announcement Number: LUSAKA-2023-003 Hiring Agency: Embassy Lusaka Position Title: Administrative Clerk (FAC) (Employees of Mission-All/or USEFMs EFMs or MOHs) Open Period: 03/09/2023 – 03/24/2023Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2 Series/Grade: LE – 0105 6 Salary: ZMW ZK103,875 Work Schedule: Full-time – Promotion Potential: LE-6 Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Lusaka, ZA Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Section 000-000-0000 HR_Lusaka@state.gov Overview Hiring Path: • Open to the public Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM – FP is 08. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C. • Current Employees of the Mission – This includes U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); Declared Members of Household (MOHs), dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM – All Agencies 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: o Full Time (40 hours per week) Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (06 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization or their candidacy may end. Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Not Required Back to top Duties The incumbent is assigned to the Facility Management Office and reports directly to the Senior Facility Manager. Provides clerical/secretarial support to the Senior Facility Manager, Deputy and assistant Facility Managers, and the designated Facilities Engineering and Maintenance Supervisors.
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Qualifications and Evaluations Requirements: EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years minimum as an Administrative Clerk/Assistant or in a clerical setting, or equivalent experience. JOB KNOWLEDGE: The incumbent shall possess job knowledge to include general computer literacy, basic math, and office management and administrative skills. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point etc.) and other computer programs, and customer service oriented. Education Requirements: Mandatory: Completion of Secondary School Evaluations: LANGUAGE: English – Good working knowledge Written/Speaking/Reading is required. Nyanja/Bemba – Good Knowledge is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The incumbent must be a visionary, forward thinker, and quick understudy with an aptitude to learn so he/she can anticipate the needs of the office and those individuals he/she supports. Must have excellent interpersonal skills in order to deal with a myriad of personalities including frustrated customers; able to handle a large workload that encompasses multiple tasks. Must be organized, methodical, decisive, and have professional telephone skills. 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 Lusaka, Zambia 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: For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link. 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.