Shipping & Customs Assistant

The Shipment Assistant is responsible for coordinating and facilitating importation and exportation of household and personal effects (HHE), privately owned vehicles (POV), unaccompanied baggage (UAB), and U.S. Government equipment and supplies for the Department of State and other agencies.  Serves as the point of contact on transportation rules and regulations including diplomatic automobile laws. Schedules the move and release of shipments routed to post. Ensures that all necessary customs clearance paperwork has been prepared for all incoming and outgoing shipments. The position is in the General Services Office (GSO) under the supervision of the Shipment Supervisor. 

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security certificate.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.  

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary school is required.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. 

You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.

You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum four years of experience in the field of international customs, shipping, logistics, or transportation is required.

Language: Fluent (speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate) knowledge of English and Lithuanian is required. 

Skills And Abilities: Must have a valid, current license for Category B.

Agency Benefits:

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees:

• 22 days of annual leave;
• 5 days of family leave;
• 10 additional days off per year during U.S. holidays;
• reimbursement of medical expenses;
• meal allowance;
• yearly bonus;

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