Warehouse Worker (US Embassy Hanoi)

Job details

Announcement Number: HANOI-2023-35 (RA)

Hiring Agency: Embassy Hanoi

Position Title: Warehouse Worker (Truck Driver) (All Interested Applicants)

Open Period: 07/20/2023

Deadline for submission: 08/03/2023

Salary: USD $8,579 /Per Year

Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

Duty Location(s): 1 in Hanoi, VM

Responsibilities

Incumbent of this position will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating a U.S. Government-owned or leased trucks, large cargo vehicles or other vehicles. The incumbent will also be responsible for safe handling, transporting and storage of both expendable and non-expendable items. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Supply Supervisor in the General Services Office.

Qualifications and Evaluations

📌 Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

At least two (2) years of professional truck or heavy vehicle driving experience is required.

In addition to one (1) year of experience in manual labor or warehouse work is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Good working knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures, U.S. Government safety and security standards.

Good work knowledge of maintenance and efficient usage of warehouse storage space.

Good working knowledge of conducting inventory and stacking of items/equipment.

Knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations. Knowledge of in-country travel routes and areas is required.

📌 Education Requirements:

Completion of high school (Grade 12) education is required.

📌 Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

Limited knowledge in Speaking/Reading/Writing is required. (This will be tested.)

Good working knowledge in Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Must have/be able to:

Ability to physically be able to perform loading and unloading. Must be able to handle heavy objects smoothly and efficiently.  Must be able to able to lift a maximum of 51 lbs. (23kg) under OSHA standards.

Ability to use warehouse tools and safely operate equipment such as forklifts, hand trolleys, electronic lifters etc.

Diagnose and handle preventive maintenance and first-echelon automotive repairs. Ability to detect vehicle defects and report them immediately to authorities concerned.

Perform assign tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds.

A valid and legally obtained heavy vehicle driver's license (level C) and good driving skill. (This will be tested.)

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

Agency Benefits: Locally Employed Staff working at the U.S. Mission in Vietnam will receive the following allowances and benefits in addition to the annual basic salary listed above.

1. Allowances:

Unique Conditions of Work Allowance: 7% of Annual basic salary (subject to review every two years).
Miscellaneous Benefits Allowance: US$1,000 per annum for FSN-09 and below, and US$3,000 per annum for FSN-10 and above.

2. Benefits

Tet Bonus - one-month basic salary
Merit Based Compensation - annual salary increase based on performance
Annual leave - 120 hours per year and the annual leave hours will increase every five years of creditable service according to local labor law
Sick leave according to local labor law
Family leave - up to 5 days and other special leave as stipulated in the local labor law
American and Vietnamese holidays up to 21 days per year
Contribution to mandatory insurances according to Vietnam's Government law and regulation including social insurance, health insurance and unemployment insurance
Supplemental Health Insurance that the U.S. Mission covers 90% of the premium for employees and each eligible family member
Mission cash award for outstanding performance
Training opportunities abroad, in-country, on-the-job and online sources for professional career development

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.

How to apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public clearance. To apply for this position, click the “Apply to this vacancy” button at the header of this page. Position description and guidance on how to apply are available on the Mission internet site: https://vn.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/embassy-consulate-jobs/

📌 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. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

Degree

Driver license (level C)

Proof of Citizenship

Eligible 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).

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email or phone. Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Hanoi, Vietnam.