Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Housing Clerk in the General Services Section.

Duties
• Under supervision of Housing Assistant, the incumbent serves as the Housing subject matter expert and advisor on repairs and maintenance issues in all government-provided housing.
• Serves as the interlocutor with landlords, contractors, embassy technicians, and tenants to make sure that work is completed on time and in accordance with embassy residential standards.
• (80%) Residential Maintenance and Repairs Oversight
• Manages tenants' requests for maintenance and repairs at leased properties. Acts as liaison between tenants, landlords, and embassy sections to resolve a variety build trades related issues.
• Serves as the building trades subject matter expert within the GSO Housing team. Provides regular status updates to tenants and provides onsite checks to confirm work is completed per the occupants request.
• Liaises with the landlords on all maintenance and repairs tasks with a focus on making sure that the process is seamless to the tenant. Works with contractors and landlords to ensure work performed by them meets embassy standards.
• (10%)Security Escort
• Coordinates escorts for landlords and contractors. Enters access requests in myServices and follows up with all parties (GSO and RSO) until full approval is granted. Serves as a back-up escort as needed.
• (10%) Documentation and Reporting
• Performs general clerical, administrative, and procurement functions in support of the Housing unit. Provides recommendations to landlords when it comes to where to source residential parts and materials from locally. Assists with drafting correspondence to landlords, tenants, or management. Resolves myServices requests in the system. May be required to perform data entries into the the embassy's housing system RPA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Evaluations
• Experience:
• Minimum of three years relevant work experience in building or construction is required with focus on coordination, monitoring, and quality control and inspection is required.
• Education Requirements:
• Education: Completion of Secondary School (Form VI) is required. One year vocational Training in Building or Construction is required.
• Evaluations:
• Language: Good working knowledge (reading, speaking, and writing) in English is required and Good working knowledge (reading, speaking, and writing) in Kiswahili is required. "This may be tested"
• Skills and abilities: Valid driving License (B & D) is required.
• 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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply follow this link https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/editVacancy.hms?_ref=dtvzq2rrpt0&jnum=35552&orgId=22 

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