POSITION: Warehouseman, FSN-02, *FP-CC (3 positions)
OPENING DATE: April 27, 2012
CLOSING DATE: May 10, 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 Warehouseman within the General Services Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
Performs manual supply task in the NR-1 GSO Warehouse. Delivers and packs up furniture to and from residential houses and office furniture and equipment as indicated on the work order. Receives incoming household and office furniture, appliances and household effects (HHE) in the Warehouse. Unloads 20’/40′ containers of goods for receiving and inspection. Sets up furniture in lots for sale. Delivers HHE and UAB to residence.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Receives incoming household and office furniture, household effects (HHE) and UAB into the Warehouse. Unloads incoming expendable supplies and/or non-expendable property, opens packing boxes, creates or containers and breaks down pallets.
2. Receives goods for inspection and set up furniture and other material in lots for auction/bid sale.
3. Operates forklifts, hand trucks and other handling equipment to proper storage location.
4. Assists in filling requisitions by pulling items on delivery truck. Assist in re-stocking items to consolidate storage space. As directed, checks storage areas to ensure that items are properly stored and located and that no safety or fire hazards exist.
5. Keeps storage areas clean and neat. Assists in the conduction of warehouses’ inventories and performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Completion of secondary school is required.
2. Six (6) months warehouseman and/or laborer experience.
3. Level II English ability (limited) is required.
4. Must learn locations of supply items and have basic knowledge of warehousing procedures.
5. Must be able to lift heavy items and operate a forklift. Heavy duty driver’s license for forklift operation required.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities are 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: Warehouseman 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.
Application Deadline: May 10, 2012
