Oct 9, 2018
Announcement Number: Abuja-2018-036AR Location: Abuja Series/Grade: LE-2 /1310 Security Clearance Required: FSN Security Clearance Duration Appointment: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period Job Type: 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. Slot: 4 Openings Duties
The incumbent performs gardening work on the Embassy Compound and all U.S. Government (USG) leased/owned properties.
S/he is responsible for weeding, planting, pruning and watering, as well as the general maintenance and appearance of grounds and gardens at all of the USG Compounds.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Education: Completion of Primary school education is required.
Requirements
Experience: Two (2) years of gardening maintenance experience is required.
Job Knowledge: Understanding the concept of gardening maintenance and equipment, as well as understanding of Nigeria horticulture environment is required.
Evaluations:
Language: Level II (Limited knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required.
Skills and Abilities: Ability to lift up to 10kgs and undertake manual labor is required. Must be able to use a wide range of gardening equipment and powered hand tools.
Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
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.
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:
The military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and
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 reemployment 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: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va
Salary NGN 2,385,434 / USD 21,121.
Apply via :
Submit Applications to: HRNigeria@state.gov Click here to download the Position Descriptions (PDF) Click here to download Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB) Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB) Note
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