POSITION: Mail Clerk/Expeditor FSN–5, FP-9
CLOSING DATE: May 3, 2011
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY:*Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): US$31,963 p.a (starting salary Position grade: FP-9 to be confirmed by Washington)
*Ordinary Resident: CFA 2,693,568 per annum (Starting salary before benefits and allowances) Position grade: FSN-5
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Bamako is seeking an individual for the position of Mail Clerk/Expeditor for the Embassy’s Mailroom Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent will be responsible for the following:
Expediting customs clearance for Pouches, and Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) shipments.
Transporting Pouch and DPO using official vehicle to and from the airport daily.
Providing on call Assistance to cleared American Escorts and manage expediting, customs clearance, and transportation for escorted diplomatic pouch.
Assisting in the Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS) pouch receiving and outgoing preparation.
Assisting in the Automated Military Postal System (AMPS) DPO receiving and outgoing preparation.
Entering data and tracking Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMB).
A copy of the complete Position Description listing all duties and responsibilities as well as the application are available at the U.S. Embassy’s main entrance.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Secondary level education.
Minimum two years of experience as expeditor.
Level III English (English will be tested), level III French and level II Bambara.
Valid Malian driver’s license.
Computer skills (Windows, Excel, Outlook E-mail, Internet Explorer).
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with U.S, Local Employee staff and anyone within Mail room’s outside partners.
Knowledge of customs and shipping regulations in Mali.
SELECTION PROCESS:
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizens 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.
SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. 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.
4. 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.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174) available on https://mali.usembassy.gov/about-the-embassy/job-opportunities.html or at the U.S. Embassy’s main entrance; Applicant must specify on the third page of the Employment Forms (DS-174) part 24, their English proficiency level (English language proficiency will be tested) or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as the form; plus
2. Documentation (e.g., copies of essays, certificates, awards, degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office – HROBamako@state.gov or at the U.S Embassy’s main entrance
Attention: Human Resources Officer
American Embassy, B.P. 34, Bamako, Mali
POINT OF CONTACT
HRO: 2070- 2511/2512 FAX: (223) 2070-2479.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: MAY 3, 2011
The U.S. Mission in Bamako, Mali, 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.