Warehouseman, FSN-3

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 18/09

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Warehouseman, FSN-3
OPENING DATE: April 28, 2009
CLOSING DATE: May 12, 2009
WORK HOURS: Full Time (40 hours/week)
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF LEGAL STATUS OF RESIDENCY, OR WORK PERMIT.
The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem is seeking two individuals for the position of Warehouseman in the General Services Office.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Incumbent is responsible for unloading incoming supplies, furniture, equipment and moving them between the warehouse and various offices and residences. Opens packing boxes or storage crates and breaks down pallet loads; moves supplies to proper storage areas, using fork lift trucks, hand trucks, and other equipment. Loads furniture, equipment and supplies onto trucks, drives and delivers such items to various locations throughout Jerusalem, and occasionally the West Bank and Israel. Assists in checking storage areas to insure that items of supply are properly stored in the correct locations, and that no safety or fire hazards exist; keeps storage areas clean. Assists in conducting inventories and supports warehouse colleagues during warehouse sales of government property. Incumbent must be available and willing to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
If you need a copy of the position description listing all duties and responsibilities you can e-mail us at [email protected].

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

• Completion of Secondary School is required.
• A minimum of one year prior work experience in general supply operations is required.
• Level II (Limited) in English and Level III (Good Working Knowledge) in Hebrew and/or Arabic are required.
• Must be physically capable of performing heavy work and lifting heavy objects.
• Must be able to operate warehouse equipment.
• Must have Israeli C driver license.

SELECTION PROCESS:
When equally qualified, Eligible Family Members and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• EFMs who currently hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of that appointment.
• 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.
• Candidates are subject to testing for language, computer or other position related skills.

TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position should submit the following:

• Official Form OF-612; or
• A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
• Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• The application must contain all information necessary to demonstrate that the candidate possesses the education, experience, skills and language abilities required for this position. Applicants who fail to meet requirements for the position will be disqualified.
• Vacancy Announcement number must appear on application.
• Application must be received by the closing date specified on the announcement. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
• Applications are only accepted in English.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Attention: Victoria Fleifel
18 Agron Road, Jerusalem
Fax: 972-2-622-3560
E-mail [email protected] 

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: May 12, 2009
Consulate General Jerusalem maintains a drug-free workplace. The US Mission in Jerusalem 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.

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