Warehouse Worker at U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam
Job Overview
Warehouse Worker
U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
Job Description
About
Announcement Number:
DaresSalaam-2022-074
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Dar Es Salaam
Position Title:
Warehouse Worker
Open Period:
11/30/2022 – 12/14/2022
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+3
Series/Grade:
LE – 0805 2
Salary:
TZS TSh14,032,825
Work Schedule:
Full-time – 40 Hours per week
Promotion Potential:
LE-2
Duty Location(s):
2 Vacancy in
Dar Es Salaam, TZ
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
000-000-0000
[email protected]
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
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
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Warehouse Worker in the General Services Office Section.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Occasional Travel
Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Foreman the incumbent works with the labor crew performing various kinds of unskilled manual work and skilled manual supply duties at the Embassy warehouse, offices, residences, and other locations as needed.
1. Warehouse and property moves: 30%
Carries out work orders for embassy clients, assists in packing and transporting picked items from inventory to new locations. Unpacks and sets up assets in new location in coordination with client.
2. Moves incoming supplies to proper storage areas: 30%
Using hand trucks and other material handling equipment. Maintains safe and clean work environment by
keeping shelves, pallet area, and receiving area neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
3. Arrangement of conferences as per e-services: 20%
Arranges tables, chairs, as well as other requests by the client.
4. Assists in arranging for representational and community events. 20%
Arranges tables, chairs, as well as other requests by the client.
5. Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor, including document shredding.
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: One year of warehouse experience or equivalent combination of warehouse and labor activities is required.
Education Requirements:
EDUCATION: Completion of elementary education is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Limited Knowledge (reading, speaking, and writing) in English is required and Limited Knowledge (reading, speaking, and writing) in Kiswahili is required. “This may be tested”
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Basic understanding of warehousing and inventory concepts, and proper lifting and moving procedures is 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:
Agency Benefits:
Benefits: The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers 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.
COVID-19 Requirements for Eligible Family Members
As required by Executive Order 14043, Eligible Family Members who will be employed on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Temporary Appointment (TEMP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a medical or religious accommodation.
Eligible Family Members who will be employed on a Personal Services Agreement and compensated under the USG pay plan will be required to attest to their vaccination status using the Vaccine Attestation Form. If you are not fully vaccinated or decline to provide this information, you will be required to demonstrate proof of a negative COVID-19 test completed within 72 hours of entry to a Mission facility and comply with enhanced COVID-19 mitigation protocols. If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding these requirements.
COVID-19 Requirements for Local Candidates
Candidates who will be employed on either a Personal Services Agreement or a direct hire appointment and compensated under the Mission’s Local Compensation Plan will be required to follow all Mission COVID-19 policies applicable to Locally Employed Staff. If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding these requirements.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, applicants MUST apply electronically via ERA.
For more information, visit this link https://tz.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
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.
Certificate of Completion of elementary education is required.
National Id copy
Proof of Citizenship
Next Steps:
What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted only via email.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Tanzania.
The deadline for submitting the application is 14 December 2022.
