Mail Room Clerk (USEFMs and USCitizens)

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - FP is 09. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies
Security Clearance Required: Secret/Confidential Clearance Appointment Type Temporary Appointment Type Details: Definite Not to Exceed 5 years. (FMA) Definite Not to Exceed 1 year. (PSA) Marketing Statement:

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Summary:

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week). This is a full-time on-site position. This is not a telework position.

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period (15 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Duties

This position is primarily for the Army Post Office (APO) at USNATO. Day-to-day operations entails customer service, operate automated postal systems, requisitioning postal supplies, stamp ordering, service stock and blank money order forms and assisting with APO tasks as needed. The incumbent is required to operate and maintain motor vehicle to distribute (Pick up and deliver) mail and serves as a liaison between the U.S. Army Garrison Brussels, U.S. Mission to NATO, approved U.S. Patrons within NATO, Tri-Mission Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) and the United States Army Europe Postmaster to ensure proper handling of both incoming and outgoing United States Post Office Mail, Military Postal Service mail and Diplomatic Unclassified Mail to include accountable mail.

Qualifications and Evaluations Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Three years general clerical work in addition to basic computer experience to Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Ability to interpret and apply United States government Postal regulations, Department of State Diplomatic Mail procedures, Department of Defense (DoD) and United States Army Europe (USAREUR) Postal Regulations and Pamphlets. Incumbent must also have clear basic computer operations skills to include Microsoft applications.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Must possess a valid U.S. Government driver’s license.

Must obtain and maintain a DoS Smith Drivers Training Certificate - once hired.

Complete annual Automated Military Postal System (AMPS) training, DoS Smith Drivers Training, and On-the-Job Training.

Evaluations:

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Incumbent must have basic computer operations skills to include Microsoft applications.

Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal courteously, efficiently, and tactfully with all levels of personnel.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 70lbs.

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. All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret clearance.

Benefits and Other Info Benefits: Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Brussels may receive a compensation package that may include extra-legal benefits: life insurance, hospitilzation insurance (family included), health insurance, meal tickets, transportation reimbursements, seniority leave, special holiday, training, 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:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

• AEFM / USEFM

• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

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  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.

How to Apply How to Apply:

All applicants must create an ERA profile and submit a complete application through ERA for each vacancy to which they apply. A complete application includes attaching all requested documents, and clearly outlining how you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the vacancy announcement (education, experience, and language proficiency).

Required Documents:

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)
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Passport copy
• Driver’s License
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

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 Brussels.