About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FSN-06 is FP-08. Actual FS 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

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand theEight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employeesbefore you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

• • Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (2 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Customs & Shipment Supervisor, in the General Services Office at US Embassy Monrovia, Liberia. Incumbent prepares Customs, transportation and shipping documentation, and other logistics documents for incoming and outgoing freight shipments of personal property for the U.S. Government. Performs duties as expediter as required. Incumbent has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Completion of Secondary School is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have a good working knowledge of regulations governing the preparation of documentation and other paperwork for the shipment of private and foreign government property, and of host country regulations governing customs clearance. Must have knowledge of each agency, office and section within the Mission, in order to ascertain specific agency/section data for all customs clearance procedures; and is required to be familiar with all American Officers at post, and their associated LE Staff to assist with expediting processes for internal and external customers.

Education Requirements:

Completion of Secondary School is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level III – speaking/writing/reading of English is required. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Level I typing ability (less than 40 words per minute) is required. Must have basic computer operating skills and be able to process customs documents through host government’s propriety customs database program. Must have the ability to be tactful, yet effective, in dealing with host country customs and other officials, personnel of shipping companies, and international personnel. Must have driving skills and possess a valid 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 Monrovia, Liberia 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:

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. 1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

1. 1. AEFM / USEFM

1. 1. 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.

https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/VA-Definitions-and-Additional-Employment-Considerations.pdf.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust 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:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• • Residency and/or Work Permit

• • Language Scores (if available)

• • Driver’s License

• • Certificate or License

• • DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• • SF-50 (if applicable)

• • Letter(s) of recommendation

• • List of references

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 Monrovia, Liberia.