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Announcement Number:
Brazzaville-2024-003

Hiring Agency:
Embassy Brazzaville

Position Title:
General Services Office Assistant (All interested applicants/All
sources)
Open Period:
04/26/2024 - 05/10/2024
Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone:

GMT+1

Series/Grade:
LE - 0105 8

Salary:
Not Specified

Work Schedule:
Full-time - 40 Hours per week

Promotion Potential:
LE-8

Duty Location(s):
1
in
Brazzaville, CF
Telework Eligible:
No

For More Info:

 HR Section
 000-000-0000
 BrazzavilleHRJobs@state.gov

Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is 06. 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

Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of
Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Brazzaville is seeking eligible and qualified
applicants for the position of General services Office (GSO)
Assistant in the Management Section. 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 (4
weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:
Not Required

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Duties
The incumbent is the senior locally employed staff member in the
General Services Office (GSO), performs routine oversight and
manages special projects across the entire GSO portfolio (Housing,
Warehouse, Shipping and Customs, Travel, Motor Pool, and
Procurement) and coordinates activities both within the section and
between the GSO section and other sections, offices, and agencies
within the Embassy. Manages GSO personnel, time and attendance,
staffing, training, safety, knowledge management, and quality
programs. Maintains competency in ILMS, MyServices, E2, Ariba,
and other Department systems. Tracks procurement and supply
requests; prepares status updates, analysis, and decision briefs.
Tracks GSO taskings within and external to the section, performs
other administrative duties as required. Reports directly to the
General Services Officer and manages GSO operations during the
officer's absence. Directly supervises the Receiving Clerk and
Housing Coordinator.

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Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in office management
duties, operations management, and/or procurement management.

Education Requirements:
Completion of two years of college (or equivalent post-secondary
education) is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE (This may be tested):

Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is

required.

Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing French is

required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The ability to calmly assess problems and

develop realistic solutions; ability to coordinate with American
officers yet work independently to achieve important mission goals;
the proven ability to supervise and work well with others in a
demanding environment; proven ability to negotiate effectively with
host government officials and local contractors. Excellent knowledge
of MS Word and Excel is required. Must have held local driver's
license for at least five years or have been driving professionally for
at least three years. Good numerical skills and keyboarding skills.
Ability to interpret and articulate complex policies both verbally and
in writing in both French and English.

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.

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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
Brazzaville receive a compensation package that includes health
insurance, allowances, bonus, 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:
Ces informations ne concernent que les membres de la
famille proche du personnel américain affecté à l’Ambassade
américaine de Congo.

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.

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How to Apply
How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Security
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:
You MUST submit the requested documentation 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 (if applicable)

Proof of citizenship

School certificate/Diploma

College degree/transcript

Previous employment certificates

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 and/or
telephone.

For further information - the complete position description listing all

of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. is
attached. You may contact the Human Resources Office via email at
BrazzavilleHRJobs@state.gov.

Please be aware there is never a fee to apply for or obtain a job at

the U.S. Embassy. Embassy employees will never ask for money
as part of the employment process and applicants should never give
money to anyone who requests it. Please report any such requests
to the Human Resources Office: BrazzavilleHRjobs@state.gov.

The US Mission in Brazzaville values a workforce of different

backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints and we take a zero-tolerance
approach to harassment. We strive to create a welcoming
environment for all, and we invite applicants from diverse
backgrounds to apply.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the
U.S. Mission in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.

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