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Announcement Number: LUSAKA-2024-039

Hiring Agency: Embassy Lusaka

Position Title: Shipment (Shipping and Customs) Supervisor (All Interested Applicants/All Sources)

Open Period: 07/18/2024 – 08/02/2024Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2

Series/Grade: LE – 0905 9

Salary: ZMW ZK335,476.78 /Per Year

Work Schedule: Full-time –

Promotion Potential: LE-9

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Lusaka, ZA

Telework Eligible: No

For More Info:  HR Section  260-211-357000 HR_Lusaka@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM – FP is 5 (Steps 1 through 4).  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 work schedule for this position is:

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  • Full Time (40number of hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (06 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

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Duties

The Shipment Supervisor is responsible for the management and supervision of the Shipping and Customs section. They serve as the subject matter expert (SME) in facilitating inbound and outbound shipments and customs clearance of personal and official effects, privately owned vehicles (POV), and other property of U.S. citizen personnel and U.S. Government equipment
and supplies. The position is under the supervision of the Assistant General Services Officer (A-GSO).

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in the field of international customs, shipping, logistics or transportation is required. An additional one (1) year of supervisory experience in the field of international customs, shipping, logistics, or transportation is also required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Detailed knowledge of local government import/export and customs laws, policies and procedures, including tax policies. Detailed knowledge of local motor vehicle policies with respect to registration, transfer, licensing, and taxes.

Education Requirements:

College (2 years) or Post-Secondary School

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  English – Fluent; written/spoken, including ability to translate. Nyanja/Bemba – Fluent; written/spoken, including ability to translate

SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must possess excellent supervisory and management skills and the ability to deal with people effectively and diplomatically, teamwork, leadership skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office application suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must have a valid, current license for Class C.

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.

To apply for this job please visit erajobs.state.gov.