Mail Room Clerk

Hiring Path:

- Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM LE-05 is equivalent to FP-09 - Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:
Low Risk/Non-Sensitive

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:
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

Supervisory Position:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Travel Required:
Not Required

**Duties**:
Basic function: The Mailroom Clerk receives, dispatches, sorts, and distributes mail from multiple sources. These include but are not limited to local and international mail, diplomatic pouch material, and commercial courier services. The incumbent spends a large percentage of the time serving customers at the Mailroom service window. Also serves as the Embassy switch board operator. The incumbent is supervised by the Mailroom Supervisor with overall supervision by a designated Information Programs Center employee.

**Qualifications and Evaluations**:

- Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: One year of experience in customer care, office assistance, or clerical work.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of standard office practices. Knowledge of Department of State DPO, Pouch, and host country post regulations and procedures; knowledge of local post offices, airport, and train facilities, as well as a local courier systems; good understanding of Mission’s organization, function, personnel, and practices of the agencies to which mail service is provided.
- Education Requirements:
Successful completion of high school or local equivalent.
- Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Good working knowledge Reading/Writing/Speaking English is required. This may be tested.

**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 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 Canada may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

The US Missions offer competitive salary, robust benefits, professional development and celebration of American and Canadian holidays.

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 ORDER:

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

**How to Apply**:

- How to Apply:

- 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.
- **
All Applicants**:

- Residency and/or Work Permit (i.e. proof of eligibility to legally reside and/or work in Canada)
- Educational certificate as required by the specific education requirement, such as high school diploma, university transcripts, university degree, etc.
- If English is not the first language, a test may be required.
- Copy of Driving Abstract and/or Certificate of Completion of Driver Training Program (i.e. Smith System Driver Direct Program), If not provided, a driving test may be required.

**Eligible Family Member Applicants**:

- Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivale