Shipment Clerk

Hiring Path:

- Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 08. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Post policy update: Inbound USEFM applicants DO NOT have to wait until they are within 90 days of arriving at post to apply.

Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation

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 (38 hours per week)

Supervisory Position:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

**Duties**:
Provides persistent surveillance over thousands of shipments and storage lots in transit (or long term storage) to ensure connection, delivery and mission success. Member will collect, organize and use shipping information from ocean carriers, truckers and air lines, U.S. Embassies and Consulates located worldwide, and the domestic Dispatch Agencies offices to create and update detailed electronic records which allow ELSO to control, track and account for shipments globally and storage at ELSO’s Central Receiving Point (CRP) warehouse facility. Monitors and advises Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on vendor performance. Coordinate with destination posts to confirm shipping needs for individual shipments.

A. Movement Control and Monitoring

Using the Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS), to proactively maintain situational awareness of Household Effects, POVs, Consumables, Supplies and Equipment shipments—including all types of Dangerous Cargo—for our embassies and consulates throughout the Southern Central Asia area. Works closely with management and working level personnel of shipping, forwarding, warehousing, packing and transfer companies.

B. Storage Management

Updates ELSO storage records to ensure lots are authorized, updated and takes action to remedy when necessary and/or report to management. Establishes and maintains active electronic storage files until all transportation-related actions are completed.

C. POVs and Special Projects

Ensures privately owned vehicles condition reports and status are properly relayed to client member for action as necessary. Ensure special project supplies (i.e. Hardened Trailer Systems (HATS), DoD Official vehicles, etc.) and post designated space (i.e. The Hague, London, Frankfurt, etc.)

**Qualifications and Evaluations**:

- Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum one year of experience in professional office environment.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: General proficiency in acquiring knowledge to include Department of State transportation entitlements and regulations in 14 FAM. General proficiency in acquiring knowledge of regulations for proper preparation of documentation for shipments and storage of personal and official U.S. Government property and host country customs clearance regulations. General proficiency in acquiring knowledge of ILMS as a transportation management tool. Proficient knowledge of national and international transportation practices.
- Education Requirements:
Completion of secondary school is required.
- Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Fluency in English and Dutch. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be detail oriented and have organizational skills to coordinate shipments and utilize ILMS that gives status visibility to customers and performance metrics to senior management. Must be able to clearly articulate information to customers, vendors, and colleagues in person or by written correspondence.

**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:
**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 Brussels may receive a compensation package that may include extra-legal benefits: life insurance, hospitalization insurance (family included), meal tickets, transportation reimbursements, seniority leave, special holidays, training, Employee Assistance Program, etc.

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 “certificati