Announcement Number: Addis-2024-002

Hiring Agency: Embassy Addis Ababa

Position Title: Realty Clerk - All Interested Applicants/All SourcesOpen

Period:01/22/2024 - 02/05/2024 (Format MM/DD/YYYY)

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3

Series/Grade:LE - 0820 6

Salary: USD 8,847/Per Year

Work Schedule: Full-time - The work schedule for this position is Full Time (40 hours per week)

Promotion Potential: LE-NA

Duty Location(s):1 Vacancy in Addis Ababa, ET

Telework Eligible: No

For More Info: HR Section 000-000-0000 AddisHRO@state.gov

 Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - FP is 08.  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 U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Realty Clerk.

The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 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 and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Realty/Leasing Assistant, the incumbent provides clerical and administrative support in the management of leased residential and non-residential properties for all agencies in the Embassy including State, CDC, DOD and USAID. Incumbent serves as an incidental operator of official vehicles and meets all requirements outlined in 14 FAM 433.

Job Requirment

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years’ experience in office management or administrative work is required.

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

Education Requirements:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

Education: Completion of two years college/university studies is required.

Note: Please upload all copies of your Education under "University Degree"

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: 

Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This may be tested)

Level 4 (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing Amharic is required. (This may be tested)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

Using personal computer applications such as the Microsoft Office, good working knowledge of searching on the Internet/Intranet, knowledge of various online housing sites; Outlook, typing and calculator. Excellent negotiation skills. Ability to use tact and judgment when dealing with colleagues and suppliers. Display excellent customer service advocacy. Must have a Grade 2 valid Ethiopian 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. 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: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va

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”), 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.

How to Apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance. 

To apply for this position use THIS LINK.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site. https://et.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Required Documents:

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

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• Residency and/or Work Permit

• Passport copy

• Work Experience Copy (Required)

• Completion of two years of college/university studies (Required)

• Certificate or License

• Driving License (Required)

• 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 or phone. 

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 Addis Ababa/Ethiopia.