US EMBASSY
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
POSITION; MAILROOM
ASSISTANT
CLOSING DATE OF THE
POSITION: October 6, 2014
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT
(OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE
THE REQUIRED WORK AND/
OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO
BE ELIGIBLE FOR
CONSIDERATION.
The US Embassy is seeking an
individual for the position of
Mailroom Assistant in
Information Program Center.
BASIC FUNCTION OF
POSITION
As customer service
representative this position
performs all the mail
processing functions (intake,
dispatch, and delivery) of the
following mail types:
Diplomatic Post Office,
Unclassified Pouch, Express
Mail such as FEDEX and DHL,
Local Post Office, and
Internal Mail. Other basic job
functions include Telephone
Switchboard Operator, and
Reproduction/Facsimile
Customer Service Agent.
MAJOR DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
60%
Assist in the processing of
inbound and outbound mail.
This requires using systems
such as the Military Postal
Systems (MPS - AMPS) and
the Department of States'
Integrated Logistics
Management System (ILMS -
DPM). Must become familiar
with DoS FAM/FAH and US
Post Office's DDM regarding
mailability of items. Position
will perform the function of a
temporary cashier for
processing local customs
fees. Position will also be
expected from time to time
drive to the Airport for
picking up and clearing mail
bound to the Embassy.
20%
As Telephone Switch
Operator - operates the
Nortel Meridian telephone
console. Receives and
process, incoming calls to the
individual or office. Places
long distant calls. Maintains
internal telephone list for
Embassy, USAID, Peace
Corps, CDC, DoD and others
offices under COM authority.
10%
Regarding reproduction -
receives reproduction jobs
via eServices and is expected
to copy, correlate, and bind
the various media requests
according to customer's
specifications.
5%
Working with facsimile-
prepares logs and transmits/
receives all incoming/
outgoing facsimile messages
and route them to
Addressees.
5%
Does other jobs as requested
and in the absence of the
Mailroom supervisor
overseas the day to day
operation of the mailroom.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address
each selection criterion
detailed below with specific
and comprehensive
information supporting each
item.
1. Education: Completion of
secondary school (form IV) is
required.
2. Prior Work Experience:
Maximum of 2 years of
experience in the handling of
mails/telephone/
reproduction or other
functions in related field.
3. Language proficiency:
Level III English (good
working knowledge) and level
IV (fluent) in Kiswahili is
required.
4. Knowledge: Basic
computer knowledge is
required.
5. Skills and Abilities: Must
be able to operate fax
equipment and copy
machines. Must be able to
obtain a Class "D" within the
first year of employment.
Great Customer Service skills
needed.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, US
Citizen Eligible Family
Members (USEFMs) and US
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.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this
position must submit the
following for consideration of
the application:
1. Universal Application for
Employment as a Locally
Employed Staff or Family
Member (DS-174). A hard
copy of the application form
(DS-174) is also available at
the American Embassy, gate
3; or
2. A combination of both;
i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE
along with a listing of the
applicants work experience
attached as a separate sheet;
or
3. A current resume or
curriculum vitae that
provides the same
information found on the
UAE (see section 3A below
for more information); plus
4. Candidates who claim US
Veterans preference must
provide a copy of their Form
DD-214 with their application.
Candidates who claim
conditional US Veterans
preference must submit
documentation confirming
eligibility for a conditional
preference in hiring with
their application.
5. Any other documentation
(e.g., essays, certificates,
awards) that addresses the
qualification requirements of
the position as listed above.
3A. If an applicant is
submitting a resume or
curriculum vitae, s/he must
provide the following
information equal to what is
found on the UAE.
Failure to do so will result in
an incomplete application.
A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement
Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names
as well as any other names
used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day,
Evening, and Cell phone
numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes
or No) & status of permanent
U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if
yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number
and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the
country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations
the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that
includes driving a U.S.
Government vehicle, Drivers
License Class / Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or
members of your household
that work for the U.S.
Government (include their
Name, Relationship, &
Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family
Member and Veterans Hiring
Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training,
Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
American Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 229 4000, Ext:
4137/4148/4233/4024
Fax: 2294726
CLOSING DATE OF THE
POSITION: October 6, 2014
An Equal Opportunity
Employer.
The US Mission in Tanzania
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.
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
POSITION; MAILROOM
ASSISTANT
CLOSING DATE OF THE
POSITION: October 6, 2014
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT
(OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE
THE REQUIRED WORK AND/
OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO
BE ELIGIBLE FOR
CONSIDERATION.
The US Embassy is seeking an
individual for the position of
Mailroom Assistant in
Information Program Center.
BASIC FUNCTION OF
POSITION
As customer service
representative this position
performs all the mail
processing functions (intake,
dispatch, and delivery) of the
following mail types:
Diplomatic Post Office,
Unclassified Pouch, Express
Mail such as FEDEX and DHL,
Local Post Office, and
Internal Mail. Other basic job
functions include Telephone
Switchboard Operator, and
Reproduction/Facsimile
Customer Service Agent.
MAJOR DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
60%
Assist in the processing of
inbound and outbound mail.
This requires using systems
such as the Military Postal
Systems (MPS - AMPS) and
the Department of States'
Integrated Logistics
Management System (ILMS -
DPM). Must become familiar
with DoS FAM/FAH and US
Post Office's DDM regarding
mailability of items. Position
will perform the function of a
temporary cashier for
processing local customs
fees. Position will also be
expected from time to time
drive to the Airport for
picking up and clearing mail
bound to the Embassy.
20%
As Telephone Switch
Operator - operates the
Nortel Meridian telephone
console. Receives and
process, incoming calls to the
individual or office. Places
long distant calls. Maintains
internal telephone list for
Embassy, USAID, Peace
Corps, CDC, DoD and others
offices under COM authority.
10%
Regarding reproduction -
receives reproduction jobs
via eServices and is expected
to copy, correlate, and bind
the various media requests
according to customer's
specifications.
5%
Working with facsimile-
prepares logs and transmits/
receives all incoming/
outgoing facsimile messages
and route them to
Addressees.
5%
Does other jobs as requested
and in the absence of the
Mailroom supervisor
overseas the day to day
operation of the mailroom.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address
each selection criterion
detailed below with specific
and comprehensive
information supporting each
item.
1. Education: Completion of
secondary school (form IV) is
required.
2. Prior Work Experience:
Maximum of 2 years of
experience in the handling of
mails/telephone/
reproduction or other
functions in related field.
3. Language proficiency:
Level III English (good
working knowledge) and level
IV (fluent) in Kiswahili is
required.
4. Knowledge: Basic
computer knowledge is
required.
5. Skills and Abilities: Must
be able to operate fax
equipment and copy
machines. Must be able to
obtain a Class "D" within the
first year of employment.
Great Customer Service skills
needed.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, US
Citizen Eligible Family
Members (USEFMs) and US
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.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this
position must submit the
following for consideration of
the application:
1. Universal Application for
Employment as a Locally
Employed Staff or Family
Member (DS-174). A hard
copy of the application form
(DS-174) is also available at
the American Embassy, gate
3; or
2. A combination of both;
i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE
along with a listing of the
applicants work experience
attached as a separate sheet;
or
3. A current resume or
curriculum vitae that
provides the same
information found on the
UAE (see section 3A below
for more information); plus
4. Candidates who claim US
Veterans preference must
provide a copy of their Form
DD-214 with their application.
Candidates who claim
conditional US Veterans
preference must submit
documentation confirming
eligibility for a conditional
preference in hiring with
their application.
5. Any other documentation
(e.g., essays, certificates,
awards) that addresses the
qualification requirements of
the position as listed above.
3A. If an applicant is
submitting a resume or
curriculum vitae, s/he must
provide the following
information equal to what is
found on the UAE.
Failure to do so will result in
an incomplete application.
A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement
Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names
as well as any other names
used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day,
Evening, and Cell phone
numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes
or No) & status of permanent
U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if
yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number
and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the
country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations
the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that
includes driving a U.S.
Government vehicle, Drivers
License Class / Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or
members of your household
that work for the U.S.
Government (include their
Name, Relationship, &
Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family
Member and Veterans Hiring
Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training,
Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
American Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 229 4000, Ext:
4137/4148/4233/4024
Fax: 2294726
CLOSING DATE OF THE
POSITION: October 6, 2014
An Equal Opportunity
Employer.
The US Mission in Tanzania
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.
