Shipment Supervisor

**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

**Security Clearance Required**:
Public Trust - Background Investigation

**Appointment Type**

Permanent

**Appointment Type Details**:
**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 number of hours per week)

**Supervisory Position**:
Yes

**Relocation Expenses Reimbursed**:
No

Duties

Advises USG personnel on shipping entitlements, importation/purchase/registration/ licensing of motor vehicles, importation and registration of pets, and customs processing for high-level official visitors.

Drafts diplomatic notes and other non-routine written correspondence to local government officials, DOS, and other Consulate personnel and contractors. Occasionally assists shipping and forwarding agents with drafting special correspondence related to Consulate shipments to facilitate expeditious release. Prepares and follows-up on all necessary official documentation required for incoming and outgoing shipments' customs clearances and other official documents and liaisons with host government authorities for procedural transactions.

Manages and coordinates with agency heads and control officers all the requirements for VIP and special visits, including customs and immigration, airport logistics with airports administration and authorities, and MFA clearances. Expedites the passage of official travelers through airport formalities, including liaison with immigration and customs officials on site and other airport authorities such as border police, baggage handling in the airport and seaport areas. Coordinates transportation and VIP hotel check-ins/outs.

Qualifications and Evaluations

**Requirements**:
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the field of international customs, shipping, logistics or transportation is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Detailed knowledge of local government import/export and customs laws, policies and procedures, including tax policies. Detailed knowledge of local motor vehicle policies with respect to registration, transfer, licensing, and taxes.

**Education Requirements**:
Completion of two years college studies is required.

**Evaluations**:
LANGUAGE:
English: Level 4 - Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate.

Bengali: Level 3 - Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing

Hindi: Level 3 - Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

**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 Kolkata 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 ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. 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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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.

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