Hiring Path:• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:Open to: All Interested Applicants.
For Sri Lankan Ordinary Resident Applicants: The proposed grade is FSN-2.
For applicants who are USEFMs, the proposed grade is FP-CC. However, the final grade/step will be determined by Washington D.C.
LE staff salaries are denominated in USD and will be pain in SL Rupees at the going rate of exchange each pay period. The official rate for November 27, 2023, is 1USD = 328.75 LKR. This is a temporary revision and should not be assumed as an acquired right.
Security Clearance Required:Public Trust – Background InvestigationAppointment TypePermanentAppointment Type Details:Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary periodMarketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Colombo seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Gardener in the Facilities Management Office.
The work schedule for this position is: Full time – 40 hours per week.
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.Supervisory Position:NoRelocation Expenses Reimbursed:NoTravel Required:Occasional Travel
Performs gardening, grounds keeping, and pest management work on properties owned or leased by the US Government in Colombo.
Basic Function of Position: The gardener is responsible for performing gardening care and grounds maintenance at Mission office facilities including associated agencies, as well as other U.S. Government (USG) owned and leased properties as directed and at the official residences of the Principal Officials at post. Performs other duties as assigned.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Gardening and Grounds Maintenance – 90%
Other Duties Assigned – 10%
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of gardening experience is required (Candidate must attach copies of relevant service/work experience certificates)
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:
English level I (Rudimentary knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required (This may be tested).
Sinhala/Tamil level II (Limited knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Good working knowledge of how to plant/ transplant shrubs, flowers etc. typical for the area required. Maintenance of gardens and lawns using knowledge of gardening and swimming pool cleaning techniques are required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Education Requirements:
Completion of Primary School is required (At least studies up to Grade 5) (Candidate must attach copies of relevant educational certificates)
Evaluations:
Language: Level I (Rudimentary knowledge) English Language Proficiency will be tested.
Skills and Abilities: Safe driving skills will be tested. Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits:Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), Locally-Resident EFMs and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Colombo may receive a compensation package that may include health and other benefits as per the Local Compensation Plan.
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:
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.
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 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.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
How to Apply:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass health and security certifications.
For more information on how to apply visit the Mission webiste https://lk.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/Required Documents:
To apply for this position applicants must electronically submit copies of the documents listed below along with the electronic application, to be considered for employment. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible and qualified.
In order to qualify, you MUST submit the required documents by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested documents, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.Next Steps:
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. Please click this link ” Position Description“
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
Due to high volume of applications received, we will contact applicants who are being considered.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Colombo, Sri Lanka.