More Details on the US Embassy in Ghana Vacancy Realty Assistant Vacancy
(MM/DD/YYYY)02/27/2024
About
- Announcement Number: Accra-2023-042R
- Hiring Agency: Embassy Accra
- Position Title: Realty Assistant (Open to USEFM’s Only)
- Open Period: 02/12/2024 – 02/27/2024Format MM/DD/YYYY
- Vacancy Time Zone: GMT
- Series/Grade: FP – 0820 7
- Salary: USD $40,488 – USD $40,488 /Per Year
- Work Schedule: Full-time –
- Promotion Potential: FP-7
- Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Accra, GH
- Telework Eligible: No
- For More Info:
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HR Section
000-000-0000
AccraHRO@state.gov
Overview of the US Embassy in Ghana Vacancy for Realty Assistant Open
- Hiring Path: Open to the public
- Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
- U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All Agencies
For USEFM – FP is FP-7. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C. - Security Clearance Required: Secret/Confidential Clearance
- Appointment Type Permanent
- Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed 5 years
- 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.
- Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (12 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
- Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:No
Duties
Under general supervision of the GSO, incumbent will primarily conduct real estate property searches, inspections and arrange coordination with parties of interests (i.e., Post housing, OBO, FM, RSO) with land/property owners. This includes preparation of documentation, reports and scheduling on-site visits between interested parties. Serve as lead coordinator for all correspondence between Post, OBO and Landowners. Conduct market surveys and analysis for data collection and reporting.
Qualifications and Evaluations
- Requirements:
- EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years’ experience in a job that required coordination of several different entities and programs simultaneously. Negotiation skills required to influence and assess viability of bona fide real property matters and required assessment agendas. Some knowledge of real estate markets, processes and follow-up as needed.
- Education Requirements:
- Mandatory: U.S. High school diploma or host country equivalent is required.
- Evaluations:
- LANGUAGE: Level IV – Fluent and high degree of proficiency in both written and spoken English language. (This may be Tested)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must possess good negotiating skills. Must have good organizational and coordinating skills. Must be adept at cultivating business relationships with local landowners, brokers, realtors, utility companies and government officials. Must have strong interpersonal skills for dealing the mission personnel and outside contacts. Must have a valid driver’s license for at least 5 years prior. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance.
Security clearance level required for this position is: Ability to receive and hold Secret security clearance.
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.
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- 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 Accra, Ghana may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
- 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 SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is ess ential 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 For US Embassy in Ghana Vacancy for Realty Assistant
- How to Apply:
- All candidates must be able to obtain and hold Secret Security clearance.
To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
How to Apply – – Go here and click on APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY
1. Create an account on the US Embassy Website or log in if you already have an account.
2. Click submit to apply for the job.
- 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:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• High School Diploma or equivalentEligible 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 Accra, Ghana.