Housing Coordinator

Announcement Number:
Dubai-‎2023-‎011
Hiring Agency:
Consulate General Dubai
Position Title:
Housing Coordinator
Open Period:
‎07/‎20/‎2023 - ‎08/‎10/‎2023 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+‎4
Series/Grade:
LE - ‎0820 ‎7
Salary:
AED د.إ115,‎088 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time - ‎40 hours per week
Promotion Potential:
LE-‎7
Duty Location(s):
‎1 Vacancy in

Dubai, AE
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
‎000-‎000-‎0000
[email protected]

Overview

Hiring Path:
* Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
* All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
* Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
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 number of hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period
of time (‎8 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required

Duties

The incumbent works closely with the Supervisory General Services Officer
(GSO) and the Assistant GSO assigned to manage the Housing portfolio to ensure
that all residences conform to Department of State standards as set out in ‎15
FAM. Duties typically include conducting inspections of available housing to
ensure the house is in good condition and suitable before arrival and
departure of occupants; processing appropriate inspection reports and forms;
assisting with appropriate furnishings and/or equipment; carrying out
administrative responsibilities that include keeping the Real Property
Application (RPA) up to date and producing the required quarterly reports for
Single Real Property Management approval. Coordinates house makeready and
inspects residences, maintains makeready schedules and occupancy charts.
Communicates with new occupants regarding furniture placement preferences
prior to employee's arrival at post. Provides support to the GSO sections by
acting as a one-stop management service support by following through all GSO
submitted Myservices to final execution. This coordination role requires
excellent management skills and constant communication and coordination with
several offices within the U.S. Mission as well as with incoming and outgoing
embassy staff occupying the residences.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
Note: All applicants must currently hold or be able to acquire a UAE
residency visa to fill the position. For non-UAE nationals, the Mission
assists in obtaining the required residency visa to lawfully work in the UAE.
Refer to Eligibility Question #‎2 and Vacancy Question #‎1: If a non-UAE
national has a valid UAE residency visa, they should answer Yes to Eligibility
Q#‎2 and Vacancy Q#‎1 and attach a copy of residency visa.

EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in a customer service atmosphere that
includes managing logistics in a real estate, or a customer-oriented business
is required.

Education Requirements:
Must have completed at least two years of college or university studies after
secondary school.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: " This may be tested. "

Level IV - Fluent (reading, speaking and writing) English 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.

The U.S. Mission is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
workforce. We foster a culture of inclusion where people feel welcome, heard,
and confident in their contributions. We strive to provide growth
opportunities for everyone, and we empower all employees to be authentically
themselves in the workplace.
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. Mission in (Dubai/UAE), may
receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other
benefits. Applicants may also qualify for housing allowance, education
allowance, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan and benefits are assigned at the time of the conditional offer
letter 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:
‎1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
‎2. AEFM / USEFM
‎3. 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"), Letter from Veterans' Affairs which indicates
the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past
six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A "certification" 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. The certification letter should be on letterhead
of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (‎1) the military
service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (‎2) the
character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for
the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP
and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for
additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply

How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold [MFA, Medical and Security]
clearance.

To apply for this position, click the "Submit Application" button. For more
information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or
transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of
this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the
information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in
disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:
* Proof of relevant studies

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
* Passport copy
* DD-‎214 - Member Copy ‎4, Letter from Veterans' Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
* SF-‎50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test or who are
selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the
duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by
contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S.
Mission in (Dubai/UAE).