Job Opportunity at U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam, Warehouse Worker (Foreman)

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Announcement Number:

Dar es Salaam-2021-048

Hiring Agency:

Embassy Dar Es Salaam

Open Period:

12/01/2021 – 12/15/2021

Format MM/DD/YYYY

This vacancy is limited to a certain number of applicants and may close before the close date listed here if that limit is reached.

Vacancy Time Zone:

GMT+3

Series/Grade:

LE – 0805 5

Salary:

Not Specified

Work Schedule:

Full-time – 40 Hours per week

Promotion Potential:

LE-5

Duty Location(s):

1 Vacancy in

Dar Es Salaam, TZ

Telework Eligible:

No

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:

The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Warehouse Foreman in the General Service Section.

Supervisory Position:

Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Occasional Travel

Occasional Travel

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Duties

Under the supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor, the incumbent serves as crew chief to organize daily work and supervise six warehouse staff to ensure clean, well-organized and efficient storage of expendable and non-expendable goods, including movement in and out of the warehouse. Responsible for scheduling the work orders received and completing all work within the International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) Service Standards.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  One year experience performing manual work and records keeping work is required. Experience handling and delivering furniture and appliances or office furniture and equipment is required.

Education Requirements:

Completion of Secondary School is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  Level III (Good working knowledge) reading, speaking and writing in English is required. Level III (Good working knowledge) reading speaking and writing in Kiswahili is required. (this may e tested)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to perform manual labor, lifting and carrying boxes (up to 70 pounds) and driver’s license is required.

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:

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:

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 link.

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How to Apply

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, applicants MUST apply electronically via ERA.

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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.

High School Diploma or equivalent

Driver’s License

Proof of Citizenship

CV

Certification

Other Document

Other Document 2

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.

The deadline for submitting the application is 15 December 2021.

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