Announcement Number:
Hiring Agency: Embassy Kingston
Position Title: MAIL ROOM CLERK OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES/ALL SOURCES
Open Period: 04/28/2022 - 05/11/2022
Series/Grade: LE - 0130 5
Work Schedule: Full-time - Mon - Fri 7:15 a.m to 4:00 pm
Promotion Potential: LE-5
Duty Location(s): 1 in Kingston, JM
For More Info: HR Section
HROKingstonjobs@state.gov
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP 9 - 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:
• Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 number of 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.
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required
The Mail/Pouch Room Clerk position performs mail and pouch functions as well as back-up for the Switch Board Operators. The Mail/Pouch Room Clerk works with the Department of State’s Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS) to add/update and dispatch mails and diplomatic pouches, as well as, printing documents e.g. labels and invoices. Incumbent will perform other duties as assigned by the American supervisor.
Qualifications and Evaluations
EXPERIENCE: Two years of mail handling or clerical experience is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of local mail, and international courier service mail regulations and procedures.
- Completion of secondary school is required.
LANGUAGE: English Language (good working knowledge) is required.
- Must be computer literate, email, internet, MS Office, and be familiar with photocopiers. Possession of a valid Jamaican General driver's license is required, will be tested prior to final selection.
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.
- All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Kingston, Jamaica 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.
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.
- 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.
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification, Public Trust Clearance.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
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 or if applicable)
- Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
- Language Scores (if applicable)
- Driver’s License
- DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
- High School Diploma/Certificate
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 Kingston, Jamaica.
