Administrative Clerk (Housing)

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - FP is 08 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:

• All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Marketing Statement:

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Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Occasional travel within Germany may be required as needed.

Duties

The Administrative Clerk provides daily administration of the Housing Office with respect to all Housing-related matters. The Housing Office is one section within the General Services Office (GSO). The incumbent coordinates Operating Lease work orders in conjunction with Facilities and the Housing Assistants. S/he receives and ensures the proper recording and tracking of all Operating Lease housing maintenance and repair service requests from residents. The incumbent is the primary point of contact (POC) for all Housing matters related to arrivals and departures of officers, while also coordinating between various Embassy sections to ensure that all relevant processes are completed. The incumbent provides accounting and vouchering support, coordinating with landlords, occupants, sponsoring agencies, other GSO sections and the Financial Management Center (FMC) to ensure timely, correct, and proper procurement and payment of products and services to Housing Units. The incumbent is required to operate a U.S. Government-owned vehicle and periodically act as back-up for the Housing Assistants. The position reports directly to the Housing Officer (General Services Officer responsible for Housing Section).

Qualifications and Evaluations Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: please address this factor in your ERA application under major duties and responsibilities.

Three years prior work experience in an office setting are required.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary school or local equivalent (US: High School Diploma/GED; Germany/EU: state German school degree) is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: please address both language requirements in your ERA application.

English: Fluency speaking, reading, writing is required - this may be tested.

German: Fluency speaking/reading and wrtiting is required - this may be tested.

Please address these factors in your application under major duties and responsibilities. Provide examples when describing your work experience. Addressing the required skills will help us in evaluating your application and to determine whether you are qualified.

- Must have a valid German/EU drivers license (class B) - attach copy of front and back of the permit.

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 URL: Review our Benefits Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Germany may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources (HR) 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 **

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  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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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.