Boat Deckhand at U.S. Consulate General

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Boat Deckhand – All Interested Candidates

Announcement Number: Lagos-2021-076
Location: Lagos
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series/Grade: LE – 1015 2
Work Schedule: Full-time – 48 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-2

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply / Clarification From the Agency:
  • For USEFM – FS is BB.  Actual FS 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.

Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (48 hours per week)
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances / certifications or their candidacy may end.

Duties
Basic Function:

• The incumbent serves as a boat deckhand.
• S/he works with Boat Pilots to maintain boats, and other boats equipment.
• S/he secures boat at dock.
• The incumbent communicates with passengers, ensuring compliance with safety procedures during boat operations.
• S/he assists with docking, anchoring maneuvers: handling lines, gangways, anchors, and deck watch.
• These watchers include security, maintenance, and passenger assistance duties.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements
Experience:

• Two (2) years experience in boat safety operations is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Knowledge of boat and engine manuals, basic cleaning and maintenance, as well as knowledge of Lagos environment, Lagoon, Creeks, and near off-shore waters is required.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of Primary School is required.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

Language:

• Limited Knowledge speaking/writing/reading English is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must have good communication skills, and abilities in boat safety operations, refueling, and docking assistance procedures.
• Must be a good swimmer, and able to secure passengers during emergency.
• Must be familiar with Word, Internet, and e-mail.
• Must be able to lift 30lbs.

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.

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 Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources 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:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• 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”), 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.

Marketing Statement:

• We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Salary
USD $21,974 (N2,963,460) Annually.

Deadline: 12th August, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “Apply To This Vacancy” button at the top of the page. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process.
• For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

• In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
  • Residency and/or Work Permit
  • Driver’s License (Boat Pilot License)
  • Primary school Certificate
• For EFMs, in addition to the above;
  • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
  • 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 Lagos, Nigeria.