Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 06 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duties
• Responsible for finding potential properties for the Embassy housing pool while ensuring that all residences conform to Department of State standards as set out in 15 Foreign Affairs Manual
• (FAM), negotiating with landlords on leases, ensuring that houses are ready for new occupants and are in good condition and suitable before arrival and departure of occupants.
• Exercises full supervisory responsibility for the Housing Assistants in the execution of all operational matters and responsibilities; Providing work allocation and on-the-job training to housing section assistants and recognizes training needs, monitors and reviews the results.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years of progressive experience in Real Estate Mangement, Law, Logistics, Hospitality is required; One year of supervisory experience is required.
• JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have a working knowledge of local city real estate laws, regulations, and procedures as they relate to residential leasing and contracting is required. Must have a 5 year valid Zambian driver’s Class B license.

Education Requirements:
• At least two years of college or university studies is required.

Evaluations:
• LANGUAGE: Must have fluent, written/spoken (including an ability to translate) English.
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to operate standard office equipment and use standard PC software and USG programs for submitting and monitoring work orders and preparing correspondence is required. Ability to deal tactfully with all levels of personnel or individuals. Ability to multitask and liaise with different sections of the Mission is required. Good oral and written communication skills.
Good working knowledge – level 3 proficiency in computer skills.
• 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 Embassy Lusaka, Zambia 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:
• 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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a [enter clearance level here] 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.

All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree (not transcript)
• Degree with transcript
• Language Scores (if available)
• Driver’s License
• Certificate or License

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• 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.
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