U.S. Embassy
Monrovia, Liberia
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 12-25
OPEN TO: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES (Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply)
POSITION: Custodian FSN-02, FP-CC*
OPENING DATE: May16, 2012
CLOSING DATE: May 30, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: **Ordinarily Resident (OR): $4,007 per annum starting salary (Position Grade: FSN-02) *Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-CC (to be confirmed by Washington)
NOTE: ALL NON-LIBERIAN APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS ALLOWING WORK IN COUNTRY BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
The U.S. Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Custodian
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
Working alone, or a member of a custodian crew, performs a range of custodial duties. Cleans restrooms, sweeps, mops, scrubs and wax floors; cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing lavatories, commodes and other restroom fixtures; polishes and cleans mirrors and water fountains; dusts woodwork; replaces soap, deodorizers, towels and toiletries.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Cleans floors of offices, corridors and other assigned areas, shredding machines and stairways by sweeping, mopping, waxing and polishing. Dusts, waxes and polishes office furniture and empties waste baskets. Sweeps outside steps and walks immediately adjacent to buildings.
• Responsible for reporting any maintenance problem through the work order system.
• Responsible for the collection and distribution of drinking water to the various offices and designated areas. Performs service and cleaning of water coolers located in assigned areas. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Completion of elementary school is required.
2. Six months of custodial experience is required.
3. Level III Good working knowledge of English is required.
4. Must have basic knowledge of the use of cleaning equipment.
5. Must have the ability to follow instructions labeled on cleaning equipment, solutions and be able to apply them effectively.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office, (231) 776-777000) and at http://monrovia.usembassy.gov/vacancies.html.
SELECTION PROCESS:
When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or
2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus
4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. 3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application:
A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class/Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Human Resources Office Attention: Custodian
American Embassy P. O. Box 98 1000 Monrovia 10 Liberia
Drop in application box at Gate #3 the old compound. The Universal Application Form (DS-174) can be picked up at Gate 3 or the Human Resources Office (for employees only) or accessed on line.
