Warehouse Worker at the U.S. Embassy

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Warehouse Worker – All Interested Candidates (Warehouse Foreman)

Announcement Number: Abuja-2022-073
Location: Abuja
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series / Grade: LE – 0805 5
Work Schedule: Full-time – 48 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-5

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
- For USEFM – FP is 09. 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.

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 (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances / certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: Yes
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required.

Duties
Basic Function:

Incumbent works under the Supply Supervisor as foreman to direct the daily activities of 15 warehousemen and forklift operators and also assists in all areas of warehouse operations.
Incumbent assists the Warehouse Supervisor in making recommendations on disposal schedules of warehouses supplies and measures to improve quality of services, increasing work efficiency of the warehouse crew and overall equipment.
The position operates a 48 hour a week schedule.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary school is required.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of warehousing experience is required.

Job Knowledge:

Good working knowledge of standard and associated agency procedures which apply to warehousing is required.

Evaluations:

This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

Language:

Good working knowledge of English is required.

Skills and Abilities:

Attention to details, good planning, and time management skills, and be willing to assume a variety of tasks to keep the warehouse functioning is required.
Must have basic computer skills.
Lift up to 50 pounds, walk or stand for most of the shift, and wear protective gear.
Able to operate common hand tools and hand trucks, hand lifts, pallet jacks, dollies, and electric Jack lifts is required.
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Self-motivated, provide direction and tasks to warehousemen is required.
Must have a valid, current driver’s license.

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 Abuja, Nigeria 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:

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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.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
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