American embassy job openings

NO. 2012-073 DATE: AUGUST 9, 2012 REF:
A52402
SUBJECT: AIRPORT EXPEDITOR
LOCATION: LAGOS – U.S. CONSULATE
GENERAL
APPLICABILITY: ALL INTERESTED
CANDIDATES
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION TITLE: Airport Expeditor,
FSN-06/FP-08
CLOSING DATE: August 22, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 48 hours/week
SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–
N2,288,563 p.a. (Starting basic salary)
POSITION GRADE: FSN-06
In addition to the basic salary, all
allowances will be paid in accordance with
the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR – AEFM – US$35,753;
EFM/MOH – US$30,684, (Starting Salary)
p.a.
POSITION GRADE: FP-08
The U.S. Consulate General Lagos is seeking
to employ a suitable and qualified candidate
for the position of Airport Expeditor in the
General Services Office (GSO).
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
Incumbent performs general expediter
services for all U.S. Agencies personnel
represented at post including their
dependents, U.S. Grantees, TDY and VIP
visitors.
To obtain a copy of this announcement
please visit our Mission websites at:
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/
about_the_us_mission.html
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.
1. Completion of Secondary School is
required. copied from:

2. Minimum of two (2) years progressively
responsible clerical work experience, which
includes at least one (1) year work
experience in the airport expeditor service,
is required.
3. Level III (Good working knowledge)
Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is
required.
4. Knowledge of Nigerian immigration rules,
customs regulations and familiarity with
airlines check-in procedures is required.
5. Must be computer literate with
proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
packages.
6. A valid professional driver’s license is
required.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible
Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans
are given preference. Therefore, it is
essential that the candidate specifically
address the required qualifications above in
the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/
conflict of interest, budget, and residency
status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary
period are not eligible to apply
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees
with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs
Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their
most recent Employee Performance Report
are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who
hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are
ineligible to apply for advertised positions
within the first 90 calendar days of their
employment.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a
Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are
ineligible to apply for advertised positions
within the first 90 calendar days of their
employment unless currently hired into a
position with a When Actually Employed
(WAE) work schedule.
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 US Veterans
preference must provide a copy of their
Form DD-214 with their application. copied
from:
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays,
certificates, awards, copies of degrees
earned) that addresses the qualification
requirements of the position as listed above.
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
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.