Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 10 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Summary:
• The work schedule for this position is:

o Full Time (40 number 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:
• No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
• No
• Travel Required:
• Not Required

Duties
• The Shipment Assistant is responsible for coordinating and facilitating importation and exportation of household and personal effects (HHE), privately owned vehicles (POV), unaccompanied baggage (UAB), and U.S. Government equipment and supplies for the Department of State and other agencies. The position is in the General Services Office (GSO) under the supervision of the Shipment Supervisor.

Qualifications and Evaluations
• Requirements:
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum four years of experience in the field of international customs, shipping, logistics, or transportation is 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:
• Completion of Secondary School or Local Mandatory Schooling and received high school diploma.

• Evaluations:
• Post may choose to add the phrase “This may be tested” after a language, skill, and/or ability. Review the VA template for specific information.
• LANGUAGE: Good working knowledge English, good working knowledge of Bemba and/or Nyanja. (i.e. Basic, Good Working Knowledge).
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES Optional: Ability to draft detailed diplomatic communications and reports in English is required. Must be comfortable and able to deal with high-level US and local government contacts.
• 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 (insert post and/or country name) 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.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education:

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