Housing Clerk (open to all)

EXPERIENCE: Two years of customer service work in a governmental or large private organization required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

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  Must be able to pass the Contracting Officer’s Representative exam and serve as A/COR on heating oil contracts.
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  Must have the ability to track spending on both contracts and BPAs and work with Finance to insure both are funded at the appropriate levels.
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  Must have knowledge, or be able to research and learn, basic housing/building standards in Brussels and Belgian lease regulations.
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  Must have above good knowledge of, or be able to learn, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and database operations, internet.
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  Must have comprehensive knowledge of the road systems, local customs and regulations for the Brussels Region and surrounding communes, Antwerp.
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  Must be willing and able to work extended and unusual hours to include weekend, evening and holidays in support of Make Readies and VIP Visits.

High school diploma.

LANGUAGE: Fluency in English. Good working knowledge in French or Dutch.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Basic keyboard skills and computer literacy on a variety of software applications including Microsoft Office and Post-specific databases required. Must be observant, flexible, and service oriented, and display tact, calmness and courtesy in dealing with unusual and difficult situations. Must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and know when to refer issues to management. Must have the ability to negotiate, converse and resolve issues with contractors and colleagues. Must have a valid driver’s license B and be willing to drive in Belgium. Must be able to lift welcome kit boxes and small pieces of furniture.

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.

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Brussels 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.

For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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:

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  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.

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) certification.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree 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:

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  Residency and/or Work Permit

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  Driver’s license B

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  Secondary school diploma (preferably a copy recognized by Belgian/U.S. authorities, if available)

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  Language Scores (if available)

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 Brussels.