Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Organization: U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu

Position: Guard Supervisor (Roving)

Open Period: 01/25/2019 – 02/08/2019Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT-4

Series/Grade:LE – 0710 6

Salary:NPR ₨822,839 – NPR ₨822,839

Promotion Potential:LE-6

Duty Location(s):2 Vacancy in Kathmandu, NP

Duties

The Embassy Kathmandu Local Guard Force has a para-military structure with a strict chain of command. The Roving Supervisor position is more senior than the Supervisor position, but junior to the Shift Supervisor position. Roving Supervisors are expected to follow the directions of those senior to them and to provide guidance and take charge of those members of the Guard Force junior to them. The incumbent serves as a Roving Supervisor and supervises the guard force contingents assigned to various U.S. Government facilities and residences through a mobile patrol. The duties include conducting random patrol of residences including Chief of the Mission Residence, facilities; inspecting duty posts to ensure compliance of guard orders; maintaining vigilance of all sectors and recommending improvements to security procedures; providing training and responding to emergencies involving the mission personnel.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in police or military, or commercial security services, or in the US Embassy Guard Force is required. At least 2 years of supervisory experience is also required

Education Requirements:

• Successful completion of Secondary School education is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) speaking/reading/writing English is required. Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing Nepali is required. English language ability will be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The ability to work independently and supervise approximately 100 guards is required. The ability to demonstrate good leadership; the ability to work for prolonged periods of time outdoors; the ability to draft clear reports in English; and the ability to accurately translate instructions from English to Nepali are also required. A valid Nepali driver’s Class “B” license (Car, Jeep, Delivery Van) is required.

KNOWLEDGE: The knowledge of local security practices is required. A working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point is also required.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications and complete a mandatory probationary period of one year for LE Staff.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Benefits will be explained during job offer.

Agency Benefits:

Benefits will be explained during job offer.

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:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2) AEFM / USEFM

(3) FS on LWOP and CS in LWOP **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS in LWOP status with re-employment or reinstatement rights back to their agency or bureau.

Last date to apply: 8 February 2019

HOW TO APPLY

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For More Info:

Human Resources Section

977-423-4000

[email protected]

Job Categories: Embassy Job. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Jobs in US Embassy, jobsnepal, Latest US Embassy, Nepal, nepalijobs, and US Embassy Job. Salaries: Negotiable.

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