Job Vacancy: Warehouse Worker Job at U.S Embassy

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Job Vacancy: Job title: Warehouse Worker Job at U.S Embassy

Job description: The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Warehouse Worker – All Interested Candidates (Warehouse Truck Driver)

Announcement Number: Abuja-2023-070

Job Location: Abuja

Work Schedule: Full-time – 48 hours per week

Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja

Series / Grade: LE – 0805 4

Promotion Potential: LE-4

Overview

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• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

• For USEFM – FP is AA. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
• 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.

Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (48 hours per week)
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Duties

• The incumbent is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a U.S. Government-owned or leased trucks, large cargo vehicles or other vehicles.
• The incumbent is also responsible for safe handling, transporting and storage of both expendable and non-expendable items.
• The position is in the General Services Office and under the supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor (or designee).
• This position is characterized as providing support to medium size posts with no Property Supervisor.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education Requirements:

• Completion of High School Education is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of professional truck or heavy vehicle driving experience is required.
• In addition to one (1) year of experience in manual labor or warehouse work is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Good working knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures, USG safety and security standards.
• Good work knowledge of maintenance and efficient usage of warehouse storage space.
• Good working knowledge of conducting inventory and stacking of items/equipment.
• Knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations. Knowledge of in-country travel routes and areas is required.

Evaluation:

• This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

Language:

• Limited knowledge reading/writing/speaking English Language is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to physically be able to perform loading and unloading. Must be able to handle heavy objects smoothly and efficiently. Must be able to able to lift a maximum of 51 lbs. (23kg) under OSHA standards.
• Ability to use warehouse tools and safely operate equipment such as forklifts, hand trolleys, electronic lifters etc.
• Must be able to perform assign tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds.
• Must be able to diagnose and handle preventive maintenance and first-echelon automotive repairs. Ability to detect vehicle defects and report them immediately to authorities concerned.
• Must hold a valid Nigeria class B driver’s license.

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 Abuja, Nigeria 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

. * 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

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Salary

N4,146,835 / USD $27,782 annually.

Important Information

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page.
• Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Secondary School Certificate
• Driver’s License

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

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 Abuja, Nigeria.

Location: Abuja, FCT

Job date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:33:56 GMT

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