Announcement Number: Kampala-2024-036
Position Title: Warehouse Worker (2 positions)
Opening Period: 07/15/2024 – 08/01/2024
Series: 0805
Grade: FSN-2/FP-CC
Salary: UGX 27,295,507
For More Info: [email protected]
Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants / All Sources (Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust- Background Investigation
Duration Appointment: 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.
https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf
Summary: The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the positions of Warehouse Worker.
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 (4 weeks) following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: No.
Duties: This standard job description is for a Warehouse Worker who is responsible for safe handling, moving and storage, and inventory of both expendable and non-expendable items. The position is in the General Services Office and under the supervision of the Non-Expendables Storekeeper.
Download: Detailed Position Description | Warehouse Worker PD
Qualifications and Evaluations
EDUCATION: Completion of primary school is required.
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in manual labor or warehouse work is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Good working knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures, USG safety and security standards.
Good working knowledge of maintenance and efficient usage of warehouse storage space.
Good working knowledge of conducting inventory and stacking of items/equipment.
Evaluations: (This may be tested)
LANGUAGE: English level I (Rudimentary knowledge) Reading/Speaking is required.
Luganda level II (Limited knowledge) Reading/Speaking is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to physically able perform loading and unloading. Must be able to handle heavy objects smoothly and efficiently. Must be able to able to lift a maximum of 51 lbs. (23kg) under OSHA standards.
Ability to use warehouse tools and safely operate equipment such as forklifts, hand trolleys, electronic lifters etc.
Must be able to perform assign tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds.
Must have a valid, current license for (insert appropriate level depending on type of vehicle driven). Must have had a valid driver’s license for a minimum of five (5) years with capability to operate a Manual Vehicle.
Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
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.
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.
