Hiring Path:
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: All Interested Applicants
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation Appointment Type Permanent 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
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications, or their candidacy may end. Supervisory Position: Yes Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Not Required
Duties Basic Function of the Position: The position is located in the General Services Office (GSO) and will supervise the GSO Customs and Shipping Section. The incumbent will serve as the primary point of contact for all Embassy personnel with respect to customs and shipping of personal and official shipments, importation or purchase/registration/licensing of motor vehicles, importation, registration, and exportation of pets, and customs processing for high-level official visits. S/he serves as the main point of contact (POC) with Government of India (GOI) and airport authorities on all customs related issues. S/he advises four constituent posts regarding customs and shipping issues as well as serving as an interlocutor with local GOI personnel on behalf of the consulates. S/he will perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: The position requires four years of experience in the field of customs clearance, international shipping, transportation, logistics. One year of supervisory experience is also required.
(Describe your previous and current job responsibilities in detail on the Education and Experience tab.)
Education Requirements:
The position requires completion of two years of college studies.
Indicate on the qualifications questionnaire all the education details as relevant for the position (Two years of college studies and/or higher for this vacancy). (Your answer should also let us know if you have completed Class X or XII or any other degree or vocational courses. Also, please specify the name of the Certificate/Degree/Diploma course and the major subjects for each qualification you possess.)
Please see the Language requirements listed under Evaluations. Please indicate your proficiency level separately for each of the required languages, using one of the following levels:
Level 1, Basic – Examples: Basic greetings, phrases, numbers and signs.
Level 2, Limited – Examples: Directions, simple questions
Level 3, Good working knowledge – Examples: Conversations about familiar topics, complex documents
Level 4, Fluent – Examples: Infer nuanced meaning from complex documents
Level 5, Translator – Examples: Certified professional translator in this language Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
Level 4 (Fluent) in English (Speaking, Reading, and Writing) is required. This may be tested.
AND
Level 4 (Fluent) in Hindi (Speaking, Reading, and Writing) is required.
(Please indicate on the qualification questionnaire whether you have these required levels.)
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. Embassy in New Delhi, India may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time the conditional offer letter is issued 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:
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
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COVID-19 Requirements for Eligible Family Members
As required by Executive Order 14043, Eligible Family Members who will be employed on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Temporary Appointment (TEMP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a medical or religious accommodation.
Eligible Family Members who will be employed on a Personal Services Agreement and compensated under the USG pay plan will be required to attest to their vaccination status using the Vaccine Attestation Form. If you are not fully vaccinated or decline to provide this information, you will be required to demonstrate proof of a negative COVID-19 test completed within 72 hours of entry to a Mission facility and comply with enhanced COVID-19 mitigation protocols. If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding these requirements.
COVID-19 Requirements for Local Candidates
Candidates who will be employed on either a Personal Services Agreement or a direct hire appointment and compensated under the Mission’s Local Compensation Plan will be required to follow all Mission COVID-19 policies applicable to Locally Employed Staff. If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding these requirements.