General Services Office (GSO) Specialist – US Embassy in Namibia 673 views

General Services Office (GSO) Specialist (Closing Date: August 11, 2023)

Announcement #: WINDHOEK-2023-015

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 number of hours per week) Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (four weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Salary: (NAD) N$411,485 – (NAD) N$411,485/Per Year
Series/Grade: LE – 0105 – 9
Agency: Embassy Windhoek
Location: Windhoek

Duties: Incumbent serves as principal assistant and advisor to the General Services Officer (GSO). Has primary responsibility for supervising and ensuring the execution of United States Government strategy for Fleet, Travel, and Personal Property Management, to include all expendable and non-expendable supply activities. Liaises with all service providers, customers, and Washington offices to achieve Departmental goals to meet or exceed Universal Service Standards. Incumbent ensures proper and timely support is provided to all Mission staff and ICASS subscribers. Directly supervises three (3) employees.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience in logistics, procurement, project management, performance management and quality improvement, or public administration is required. At least one year of supervisory management.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Four years of progressively responsible relevant experience such as logistics, procurement, project management, performance management and quality improvement, or public administration is required. At least one additional year of supervisory experience is also required.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required OR Completion of secondary school education and at least five years of experience in logistics, procurement, project management, administrative/business management, or quality management.

Evaluations: Post may choose to add the phrase “This may be tested” after a language, skill, and/or ability. Review the VA template for specific information.

LANGUAGE: Level 4 – Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good oral/written communication skills, ability to write clear and concise documents, reports, program and policy guidelines and ability to deliver oral presentations. Excellent inter-personal and judgement skills. Ability to operate under pressure. Ability to negotiate and influence. Ability to assess problems and develop realistic solutions. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

To apply for this position click “Apply to this vacancy” button on the ERA page

Required Documents: To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree (not transcript)
• Driver’s License
• Certificate or License

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• 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.

HR Section
061-295-8500
[email protected]

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Windhoek, Namibia.