Safety Program Coordinator at the U.S. Embassy

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: Safety Program Coordinator

Announcement Number: Abuja-2021-061
Location: Abuja
Series / Grade: LE – 1201 8
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-8

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM – FP is 06.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C. All Interested Applicants / All Sources
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of the probationary period
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent

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 hours per week)
• 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

• Incumbent serves as the Safety Program Coordinator with responsibility for assisting the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (POSHO) in carrying out the day-to-day functions of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management (SHEM) and Fire Protection Division (FIR) programs at post as required by 15 FAM 900 and 15 FAM 800; assures that all government-owned and leased property in country meet the requirements of 15 FAM 253.5, 15 FAM 432, 15 FAM 840, and 15 FAM 950, as well as other related Departmental requirements which may exist. Incumbent reports directly to the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the maintenance or construction field performing repair work or in the field of occupational safety, to include work experience as a construction supervisor or quality control assurance inspector with experience in managing people and resources is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of  Safety, Health and Environmental Management (SHEM) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and required practices and procedures, general specialist knowledge of environmental safety standards.

Education Requirements:

• Post-Secondary studies at the College/University level or Vocational/Trade School training in facilities management, environmental safety, construction, engineering, or architecture is required.

Evaluations:

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

Language:

• Fluency in reading/writing/speaking of English is required. Fluency in reading/writing/speaking of any local language.

Skills and Abilites:

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point etc.) and other computer office programs. Typing skills is required.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills to conduct training, writing of notices, and reports in the performance of assigned duties. Must have the ability to coordinate, prioritize and simultaneously oversee multiple tasks and projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to be flexible, resourceful, service-oriented, and self-motivated are required. Must have valid Nigeria driver’s license.

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 Abuja, Nigerai 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 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.

Salary

• NGN N8,664,538 / USD $42,570 / Year

Deadline: 6th July, 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.

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
• Degree (not transcript)
• Transcript
• Trade School Course Diploma or License
• Driver’s license

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 Abuja, Nigeria.