Shipment Clerk (open to all)

at  Embassy Brussels

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 08. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
All Interested Applicants / All Sources
!!! Post policy update: Inbound USEFM applicants DO NOT have to wait until they are within 90 days of arriving at post to apply. !!!
If the candidate meets all of the onboarding criteria they could start working effective February 2025.
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of initial one-year contract.
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 (38 hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (15 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
If the candidate meets all of the onboarding criteria they could start effective immediately.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum one year of experience in professional office environment.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: General proficiency in acquiring knowledge to include Department of State transportation entitlements and regulations in 14 FAM. General proficiency in acquiring knowledge of regulations for proper preparation of documentation for shipments and storage of personal and official U.S. Government property and host country customs clearance regulations. General proficiency in acquiring knowledge of ILMS as a transportation management tool. Proficient knowledge of national and international transportation practices.
Education Requirements:
Completion of secondary school is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Fluency in English and Dutch. This may be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be detail oriented and have organizational skills to coordinate shipments and utilize ILMS that gives status visibility to customers and performance metrics to senior management. Must be able to clearly articulate information to customers, vendors, and colleagues in person or by written correspondence.
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. All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) certification.

Provides persistent surveillance over thousands of shipments and storage lots in transit (or long term storage) to ensure connection, delivery and mission success. Member will collect, organize and use shipping information from ocean carriers, truckers and air lines, U.S. Embassies and Consulates located worldwide, and the domestic Dispatch Agencies offices to create and update detailed electronic records which allow ELSO to control, track and account for shipments globally and storage at ELSO’s Central Receiving Point (CRP) warehouse facility. Monitors and advises Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on vendor performance. Coordinate with destination posts to confirm shipping needs for individual shipments.
A. Movement Control and Monitoring
Using the Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS), to proactively maintain situational awareness of Household Effects, POVs, Consumables, Supplies and Equipment shipments—including all types of Dangerous Cargo—for our embassies and consulates throughout the Southern Central Asia area. Works closely with management and working level personnel of shipping, forwarding, warehousing, packing and transfer companies.
B. Storage Management
Updates ELSO storage records to ensure lots are authorized, updated and takes action to remedy when necessary and/or report to management. Establishes and maintains active electronic storage files until all transportation-related actions are completed.
C. POVs and Special Projects
Ensures privately owned vehicles condition reports and status are properly relayed to client member for action as necessary. Ensure special project supplies (i.e. Hardened Trailer Systems (HATS), DoD Official vehicles, etc.) and post designated space (i.e. The Hague, London, Frankfurt, etc.)