Dispatcher Job Vacancy at Embassy of United States of America

Position: Dispatcher

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: $10,616

Application Deadline: December, 16/2022

Job Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FS is 08. Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.

Employees of Mission-All/or USEFMs or MOHs

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of the 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: Full Time (48 hours per week)

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

Supervisory Position: Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Local travel within Ethiopia will be expected.

Duties

Schedule and dispatch all ICASS and participating USG-agency vehicles and drivers in accordance with post policies and requirements, including regular service for U.S. direct hires, TDYers, newcomers, VIPs, and others as directed. Works with the Visitor Support Unit to coordinate ground movements for VIP visitors and delegations. Each dispatcher acts as the direct supervisor overseeing the actions of and reviewing a team of 10-15 drivers. Creates, assigns, and closes trip tickets. Coordinates the mileage readings for DriveCam Awards and for ICASS Workload counts for annual reports.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years of increasingly responsible experience in a motor pool or transportation fleet management is required. 

Note: Please upload all work experience copies of yours under "Other Document 1 or 2"

Education Requirements:

EDUCATION: Graduation from secondary school is required.

Note: Please upload all copies of your Education under "High School Diploma or equivalent"

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level 3 (Good working knowledge) in writing/speaking English and Level 3 (Good working knowledge) in writing/speaking Amharic is required. (These may be tested)

Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to supervise subordinates without conflict; must be able to organize and enforce schedules for people, vehicles, and maintenance; must be able to think and act quickly and develop alternative logistics when required; must be skilled in organizing people and large logistical movements. Must exhibit a high degree of tact and diplomacy in dealing with clients and a high degree of leadership to supervise large number of subordinates. The incumbent must have a valid class 3 Ethiopian Driver’s license. Must have had a valid driver's license for a minimum of five (5) years. (These may be tested)

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 Addis Ababa/Ethiopia 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:

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:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

AEFM / USEFM

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”), 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. 

How to Apply

Register using the following link CLICK HERE

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide the requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)

Passport copy (if applicable)

High School Diploma (required)

Work Experience (required)

Driving License (required)

Certificate or License (if applicable)

DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

SF-50 (if applicable)

Any documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed (e.g. work experience documents, transcripts, certificates, etc.)

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.