Job Description
Overview
Hiring Path:• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:For USEFM – FP is 07. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Only one Open-to category should remain:
• U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All Agencies
Security Clearance Required:Secret/Confidential ClearanceAppointment TypePermanentAppointment Type Details:Remove the one that does not apply. Check the VA template for an explanation.
• Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary periodMarketing 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 number of hours per week)
- Intermittent (Irregular)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.Supervisory Position:YesRelocation Expenses Reimbursed:NoTravel Required:Not Required
Duties
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks simultaneously. Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on MS Word and Excel. Must have a keen aptitude to work independently, have impeccable integrity, strong initiative, good judgment and must maintain confidentiality. Must be able to obtain a Secret Level clearance
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in one of the following fields is required. Facility Management, Project Management, Building Trades, or other Administrative/Customer Service experience.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Must have a good working knowledge of an active office environment; be thoroughly familiar with reporting structures and the standard office hierarchy; must know how to support multiple persons simultaneously; must know basic math, capable of handling cash and must know how to set up and maintain a filing system and track project/tasks..
Education Requirements:
Mandatory: Two years of University or College 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: English – Level 4 – Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Optional: Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks simultaneously. Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on MS Word and Excel. Must have a keen aptitude to work independently, have impeccable integrity, strong initiative, good judgment and must maintain confidentiality. Must be able to obtain a Secret Level 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 medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:Agency 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.
How to Apply
How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a secret clearance.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. 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.
Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
•Copy of College Certificate
• 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 Lilongwe, Malawi.