U.S. Embassy In Kenya Hiring Housing Coordinator (Housing Supervisor Make Ready) – USEFMs Only

Duties

Provides overall coordination of the Facilities Maintenance Management (FMM) Housing Office which consists of over 200 short term leases and
almost 100 government-owned properties. Incumbent is in charge of coordinating the make-ready process for the FMM team in partnership with the
coordinator for the GSO Housing team, working closely with facilities team, supervisors, POSHO’s and make ready team. After housing assignments
are made, the incumbent is the point of contact for incoming personnel concerning facilities. The position reports to the Deputy Facilities Manager.

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Experience: 

Three years of administrative, project management or real estate experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: 

Knowledge U.S. Government regulations; Foreign Affairs Manual (14 FAM), GSO Housing Handbook, and Embassy policies. Strong understanding of Facility Management operations and operating practices and procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required. Good knowledge of preparing a residence for occupants is required. Must know basic maintenance requirements.Education Requirements:

A High School Diploma is required.Evaluations:

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: 

English Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent interpersonal skills are a must. Must have ability to work under pressure and able to organize and manage multiple tasks. Ability to work both independently and in a team is required. Driving skills required. Must have a valid driving license and be willing to drive U.S. Government vehicles. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level Security Clearance.

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 security certifications.

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Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:Agency 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.

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 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.

FURTHER, THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs ONLY:

1. Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible to apply.
2. Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.
3. The following may also be considered when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, etc.
4. ** If selected, EFMs are expected to serve in the position for at least one year from the date of hire, and their sponsor’s tour of duty must allow sufficient time for this.

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How to Apply

How to Apply:

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

Interested candidates for this position must submit their application to the following link for consideration https://ke.usembassy.gov/jobs/  Click ERA site under Job OpeningsRequired Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• Valid Driving License
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable) 
• High School Diploma 

Next Steps:

Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 

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 Nairobi, Kenya.

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