About
Duties
The Facility Management Landlord Coordinator is responsible for liaising with the landlords’ representatives concerning issues and deficiencies associated with approximately 230 leased properties. They will ensure that repairs and general maintenance, required by the landlord done safely and responsibly.
incumbent will assess the building’s condition including structural, electrical, and plumbing and ensure clear communication with the occupants on the status of landlord work being performed. They will inform the Facility Manager and the GSO Leasing office of landlord communication issues and document all actions taken.
The jobholder will assist the Make Ready Supervisor with the scheduling of make ready activities including coordination of the landlords’ contractors. The jobholder will also assist in preparing and reviewing all documentation related to the operation of the U.S. Government leased residences. Position will be supervised by the Deputy Facility Manager.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of professional, full-time experience as a building inspector with a public or private agency is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the International Building Code and the Kenyan Building Codes is required.
Standards, methods and practices in the local construction industry is required.
Knowledge of the local real estate market, laws, and regulations required.
Must be fully knowledgeable in the local leasing laws and customs
Must have broad knowledge of the engineering and construction environmentEducation Requirements:
- Completion of secondary school and two (2) years of vocational training that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities for a building inspector is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
English Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing is required (This may be tested). Kiswahili Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Reading, understanding, and interpreting construction plans and specifications accurately.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Physical ability to bend, stoop, crawl, climb, and lift as required to perform a building inspection.
A valid Kenyan driver license and at least five (5) years driving a car or pickup truck required.
Must have knowledge of MS office suite. Good typing skills also required.
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 Nairobi, Kenya 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:
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.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs ONLY:
- 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.
- 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.
- The following may also be considered when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, etc.
- ** If selected, EFMs are expected to serve in the positon for at least one year from the date of hire, and their sponsor’s tour of duty must allow sufficient time for this.
How to Apply
How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a local Police Clearance Certificate.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.Required Documents:
In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
- Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- Residency and/or Work Permit
- High school certificate
- College certificate – two (2) years of vocational training that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities for a building inspector.
- Driver’s License
- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or 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, Nairobi.
