{"id":64950,"date":"2018-10-03T16:00:17","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T15:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=64950"},"modified":"2018-10-03T13:30:39","modified_gmt":"2018-10-03T12:30:39","slug":"u-s-mission-new-job-opportunity-apply-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/u-s-mission-new-job-opportunity-apply-now.html","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Mission New Job Opportunity &#8211; Apply Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria, is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of the position below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:\u00a0FAC Gardener Supervisor<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Announcement Number:<\/strong> Lagos-2018-064<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Lagos<br \/>\n<strong>Series\/Grade:<\/strong> LE-06 \/ 1310<br \/>\n<strong>Duration Appointment:<\/strong> Indefinite subject to successful completion of a probationary period<br \/>\n<strong>The work schedule for this position is:<\/strong> Full time (40 hours per week)<br \/>\n<strong>Start date:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The incumbent is directly supervised by the Facilities Section (FAC) Maintenance Inspector.\u00a0 Responsible for the maintenance of the grounds of the Consulate Office Building (COB), 13 Location, Consul General\u2019s Residence (CGR), all U.S. Government Owned apartments and Government Owned or rented facilities.<\/li>\n<li>S\/he supervises and trains 14 gardeners in the establishment and maintenance of plants and shrubs; maintains discipline and effectiveness among his subordinates; establishes a budget and works within it; and develops contacts with local nurseries and horticultural supply vendors to ensure quality of merchandise and competitive prices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications and Evaluations\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nEducation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completion of Secondary School education is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience:\u00a0 Four (4) years\u2019 experience is required, which includes two (2) years\u2019 experience in landscaping\/gardening services, and two (2) years of supervisory experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Job Knowledge:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be familiar with the theories and practices of landscaping and gardening services.<\/li>\n<li>Must have knowledge of all local plants, trees, shrubs and their local plant diseases and treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Must know how to safely handle and apply fertilizers and pesticides; and how to use landscaping tools and equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of the local labor, as well as familiarization with local culture, local flora, and local gardening centers and methods is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Evaluations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Language: English Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking\/Reading\/Writing is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Skills and Abilities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be able to read, understand, adhere to and ensure compliance with product and equipment instructions, follow established standard work procedures, safety, health policies and procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Must have basic typing skills and must possess a valid Nigerian driver\u2019s license.<\/li>\n<li>Must be capable of training or instructing subordinates and supervise work independently.<\/li>\n<li>Must be able to perform heavy physical work, have patience and ability to supervise and clearly communicate with supervisors and subordinates.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to safely use all gardening tools, equipment and supplies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Qualifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other information<\/strong><br \/>\nHiring Preference Selection Process:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hiring Preference Order:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AEFM \/ USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran<\/li>\n<li>AEFM \/ USEFM<\/li>\n<li>FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Important:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (\u201cCertificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty\u201d), equivalent documentation, or certification. A \u201ccertification\u201d 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<\/li>\n<li>The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain:\n<ul>\n<li>The military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and<\/li>\n<li>The character of service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.<\/li>\n<li>This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights back to their agency or bureau.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careers.state.gov\/downloads\/files\/definitions-for-va\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/careers.state.gov\/downloads\/files\/definitions-for-va<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary<br \/>\n<\/strong>NGN 4,675,429 \/ USD 32,378.<br \/>\n<strong>How to Apply<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nInterested applicants for this position MUST submit their Applications with the required documentation listed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/photos.state.gov\/libraries\/nigeria\/487468\/pdfs\/DS-174-FILL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Universal Application for US Federal Employment (DS \u2013 174)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Application Letter addressing the Qualifications and Evaluations for the position<\/li>\n<li>Degree (not transcript)<\/li>\n<li>NYSC and other Certificates and Licenses<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\"><strong>DD-214<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans\u2019 Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Residency and\/or Work Permit (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Submit Applications to:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:HRNigeria@state.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HRNigeria@state.gov<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ng.usembassy.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/177\/VacancyAnnouncement2018-064FAC_GARDENER_SUPERVISOR-LAGOS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click Here to Download Job Description (PDF)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/photos.state.gov\/libraries\/nigeria\/487468\/pdfs\/DS-174-FILL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to download Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/photos.state.gov\/libraries\/nigeria\/325288\/hr\/DS174_instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><br \/>\nClick here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline\u00a0<\/strong>17th October, 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. Please provide a valid email address and be sure to check your email regularly during this recruitment process.<\/li>\n<li>Who May Apply: All Interested \/ All Sources. FS-5\/5 is USD 51,007 \/ LE is NGN 11,335,349. 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