The U.S. Embassy is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of:

Position: Property Supervisor

United States Mission Nigeria
Vacancy Announcement
No.  2015-078    Date:   October 19, 2015    Ref: A52780
Subject:        PROPERTY SUPERVISOR
Location:        LAGOS – GENERAL SERVICES OFFICE (GSO)
Applicability:        ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES

OPEN TO:    All Interested Candidates POSITION:    Property Supervisor, FSN-07/FP-07 OPENING DATE:    October 19, 2015
CLOSING DATE:    October 30, 2015

WORK HOURS:    Full-Time; 40 hours/week

SALARY:    OR Ordinarily Resident (OR) – N4,766,721.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-07
　In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

NOR - Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM - US$40,665.
EFM/MOH – US$35,014, (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-07*

NOTE: ALL NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING OFFICER UNDER COM AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST.

The U.S. Consulate in Lagos is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the position of a Property Supervisor in the General Services Office (GSO).

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The incumbent is responsible for the entire operation of the Consulate’s expendable and nonexpendable supply activities. S/he directly supervises two (2) Storekeepers, six (6) Supply Clerks and two (2) Inventory Clerks.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

• Completion of Secondary School is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible supply experience, of which at least one year has been in the supply program of U.S. Mission Nigeria or an associated agency is required.
• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Writing English Language is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• Thorough Knowledge of Department of State or an associated agency supply instructions and procedures, and of GSA Catalog and ordering procedures is required.
• Incumbent must have management and supervisory ability to organize and manage the post supply program efficiently.
• Must be tactful, yet effective, in dealing with American personnel relative to household furnishings and equipment.

How to Apply 

Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

1. Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation such as degrees or diplomas earned and NYSC Certificates/exemptions or awards.
4. A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
5. Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
6. E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

 **Mailed (paper/hard copies) applications will NOT be accepted.

POINT OF CONTACT:

Tel: 09-461-4000 Ext 4261

DEFINITIONS

1. US Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) – For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:

• US Citizen; and,
• EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
• Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:

1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan;

or

2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.

EFM: An individual related to a US Government employee in one of the following ways:

• Spouse;
• Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian.

3. Member of Household (MOH) – An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan. An MOH is:

• Not an EFM; and,
• Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
• Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household.

A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of family member. A MOH does not have to be a US Citizen.

4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:

• Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
• Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
• Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
• Has a US Social Security Number (SSN).

NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.

5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or US citizen who:

• Is locally resident; and,
• Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
• Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

EFMs without US Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including

US citizens, are compensated in accordance with the LCP.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: OCTOBER 27, 2015

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

An Equal Opportunity Employer