VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  16-014
OPEN TO:  All Interested Candidates / All Sources
POSITION: GSO Shipping Clerk FSN-6, FP-8
OPENING DATE: June 03, 2016
CLOSING DATE: June 17, 2016
WORK HOURS:  Full-time, 40 hours per week
SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-6 – 4,839,731 F CFA per year
Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR) FP-8* – US$ 36,206 per year
*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS (See Appendix A for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Bamako is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of GSO Shipping Clerk in the General Services Office (GSO).
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent assists Shipment Supervisor with the supervision of Shipping and Customs Section. He/she arranges for incoming and outgoing shipments of personnel and household effects privately owned vehicles and other USG equipment and supplies.  He/she prepares, types, delivers and files documents relating to the shipping and customs clearance of private and US Government property.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
Completion of secondary school.
Prior two (2) years of experience in shipping or transportation related field.
Level III Speaking/Reading/Writing English and French.  English will be tested.
General knowledge of DOS and related agencies’ regulations concerning shipment of personal and USG property.  Specific knowledge of Malian customs regulations and procedures.
Must have level II typing and basic word processing knowledge.
Must have a valid Malian drivers’ license.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained by emailing HROBamako@state.gov to request a copy and/or by contacting the Human Resources Office: 2070- 2314/2315/2316.
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:
When qualified, 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:
USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
AEFM/USEFM
FS on LWOP**
IMPORTANT:Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.  If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.  If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.  Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:
1.   Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on https://mali.usembassy.gov/job_announcements.html. (See “For Further Information” above); and
2.   Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)
WHERE TO APPLY:
Human Resources Office e-mail address:HROBamako@state.gov
Please indicate the Position you are applying for in the Subject Line: GSO Shipping Clerk
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.