Property Supervisors at U.S. Embassy

The U.S. Consulate in Lagos is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the position below in the General Services Office (GSO):

Job Title: Property Supervisor, FSN-07/FP-07

Ref: A52780
Location: Lagos
No. 2015-078
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position

• The incumbent is responsible for the entire operation of the Consulate’s expendable and non-expendable supply activities. S/he directly supervises two (2) Storekeepers, six (6) Supply Clerks and two (2) Inventory Clerks.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered:

• Completion of Secondary School is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible supply experience, of which at least one year has been in the supply program of U.S. Mission Nigeria or an associated agency is required.
• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Writing English Language is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• Thorough Knowledge of Department of State or an associated agency supply instructions and procedures, and of GSA Catalog and ordering procedures is required.
• Incumbent must have management and supervisory ability to organize and manage the post supply program efficiently.
• Must be tactful, yet effective, in dealing with American personnel relative to household furnishings and equipment.

Selection Process

• When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference.
• Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
• Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
• Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
• Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

Salary
OR Ordinarily Resident (OR) - N4,766,721.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-07 In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR - Not Ordinarily Resident - AEFM - US$40,665. EFM/MOH - US$35,014, (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-07.

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2015

How to Apply
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

• Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
• Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation such as degrees or diplomas earned and NYSC Certificates/exemptions or awards.
• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
• Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
• E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

All Applications should be Submitted to: HRNigeria@state.gov

Click here to download Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB)

Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)

Note: All not ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work and residency permits to be eligible for consideration. a U.S. Citizen EFM does not have to be residing in country to be considered, but the sponsoring officer under chief of mission (com) authority does have to be assigned officially to post.