Ambassade Des Etats-Unis Janitor Team Lead

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About
Announcement Number:
Yaounde-2023-030
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Yaounde
Position Title: Janitor Team Lead – Current Employees of the Mission / All Agencies
Open Period: 07/27/2023 – 08/10/2023 – Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1
Series/Grade: LE – 1305 3
Salary: XAF FCFA5,403,148 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential:
LE-3
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in

Yaounde, CM
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
000-000-0000
ydeapplicants@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FP is FP-BB. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

Current employees of the mission – This includes U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Declared Members of Household (MOHs), dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM – All Agencies.

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 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 upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Duties
The Janitor Team Lead serves as Team Leader to fourteen (14) Janitors. Assists in developing daily work schedules, training custodians, providing needed supplies, solving unusual or difficult problems, and cleaning assigned areas. Assigns work responsibilities to Janitors and monitors their work for quality and appropriate use of time, tools, cleaning detergent, and other materials. This position backs up the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: At least two (2) years of janitorial experience in a large institution or international organization required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must know proper cleaning methods and be able to properly utilize a full range of cleaning equipment and products. Must be knowledgeable about safety protocols, including the proper use of cleaning chemicals, handling hazardous materials, and adhering to relevant health and safety regulations. Must know proper cleaning methods and be able to properly utilize a full range of cleaning equipment and products. Must be aware of safety and protective gear.

Must be able to exercise judgment in assigning workers to maximize the skills available for a given task. Decides on cleaning materials to be used and exercises judgment in quality control.

Education Requirements:
Successful completion of elementary school is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Limited Knowledge (speaking/writing) in English and French is required. These may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to work with subordinates’ ability to perform cleaning functions. Ability to read and understand basic instructions. Be able to utilize full range of cleaning equipment’s and products. These may be tested.

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.

« Recruiting for diversity, hiring based on merit »

Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass U.S. Embassy issued 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 Yaounde, Cameroon 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:
For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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”), 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.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Embassy issued Security clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required 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.

All Applicants:
Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)

Elementary School Diploma or equivalent

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

Passport copy

DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:
ONLY 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 Yaounde, Cameroon.