Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 05 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About
Announcement Number:
LUSAKA-2023-019
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Lusaka
Position Title:
Supervisory Realty [Housing Supervisor] (All Interested Applicants/All Sources)
Open Period:
05/05/2023 – 05/19/2023Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+2
Series/Grade:
LE – 0820 9
Salary:
ZMW ZK305,179.62 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time –
Promotion Potential:
LE-9
Duty Location(s):
1
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 FP-05 (steps 1 through 4). Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Only one Open-to category should remain:
• Current Employees of the Mission – This includes U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); Declared Members of Household (MOHs), dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM – All Agencies.
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:
•
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:
Yes
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Duties
The Housing Supervisor oversees the overall operation of the Housing Section by leading a team of Housing Assistants and Make-Ready staff to locate, inspect, acquire, assign, maintain and clean of housing units for U.S. Direct-Hire employees. The incumbent is an expert in the real estate field and provides judgment and advice to the General Services Officers (GSO).

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience in real estate management, logistics, law and customer service or administrative duties. One year of supervisory experience is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have a good working knowledge of Lusaka real estate market. Must be familiar with American living standards. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Must have a 5 year valid Zambian driver’s Class B license.
Education Requirements:
A University Degree in Real Estate Management, Logistics, Law or Business Administration is required.
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: Must have fluent, written/spoken (including an ability to translate) English. Good working knowledge; written and spoken Bemba and/or Nyanja.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must possess supervisory and management ability. Must have strong negotiation and bargaining skills. Must be culturally sensitive in dealing with American mission employees. Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision, under pressure and tight schedules.
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.

How to Apply:
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.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in (insert post and/or country name).


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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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.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in (insert post and/or country name).



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