Hiring Path:
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 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 a 6-month 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 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
Drives office or cargo vehicles for mail runs within the city, to and from the airport and to Ramstein Air Force Base for DPO mail and pouch pickup when necessary.
The Mailroom Clerk receives, dispatches, sorts, and distributes mail from multiple sources. These include but are not limited to local and international mail, Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) mail, diplomatic pouch material, the U.S. Military and commercial courier services. The incumbent will act as the shipping agent or facilitator for regional and global partnerships including U.S. Embassy Cairo DPO and unclassified pouch, A/LM Health Expedited Logistics Program (HELP), and the U.S. Military Air Mobility Command (AMC). The incumbent spends a large percentage of the time serving customers at the Mailroom service window. The incumbent is required to maintain a German Class C1 driver's license. The incumbent is supervised by the Mailroom Supervisor/ Assistant Mailroom Supervisor with overall supervision by a designated GSO employee.
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
- One (1) year of experience in customer care, office assistance, or clerical work is required.
Education Requirements:
Successful completion of high school or local equivalent is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
- English (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
- German (Working Knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
This may be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be able to lift 30 kilograms/66pounds and safely move up to 250 pounds with assistance from coworkers.
- Must possess a valid German Class C1 driver's license.
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 URL:
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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 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 **
IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Releas