About
- Announcement Number:
- DaresSalaam-2020-038
- Hiring Agency:
- Embassy Dar Es Salaam
- Position Title:
- Human Resources Assistant (U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members Only) (Work Life Wellness Coordinator)
- Open Period:
- 11/23/2020 - 12/07/2020Format MM/DD/YYYY
- Vacancy Time Zone:
- GMT+3
- Series/Grade:
- FP - 0305 6
- Salary:
- USD $50,714 - USD $50,714
- Work Schedule:
- Multiple - Full Time (40 number of hours per week) or Part Time (minimum 20 number of hours per week)
- Promotion Potential:
- FP-6
- Duty Location(s):1
- inDar Es Salaam, TZ
- Telework Eligible:
- No
- For More Info:
- HR Section
000-000-0000
Dar-Recruitment@state.gov
Overview
- Hiring Path:
- • Open to the public
- Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
- U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies
- Security Clearance Required:
- Public Trust - Background Investigation
- Appointment Type
- Permanent
- Appointment Type Details:
- • Definite not to Exceed 5 Years
- 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) or
- Part Time (minimum 20 number of hours per week)
Start date: THIS POSITION WILL BECOME VACANT ON OR AROUND LATE JANUARY 2021
Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 4 weeks of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
- Supervisory Position:
- No
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
- No
- Travel Required:
- Not Required
Duties
Manages Post's Work Life Wellness program. Assist with the identification of work life wellness priorities; plan and implement post specific interventions; facilitates the Work Life Wellness Committee to support identified wellness goals, evaluate the effectiveness of work life wellness programs; and report best practices and other program metrics to the Work Life Wellness Leadership Council Working Group. Incorporate the principles of effective work life wellness programs into a sustainable program at post.
1. Management of Post's Work-Life Wellness Program (45% )
- Impliments OPM's Well Check survey to identify wellness priorities.
-Facilitate post's Work Life Wellness Committee to develop an action plan to address priorities identified in the Well Check survey.
- Design and implement programs for both individual and community wellness using a broad definition of wellness to create and maintain a healthy, safe and happy workforce, to include healthy work habits, greening of our embassy community, ergonomics, encouraging use of annual leave, tracking work goals and reporting to improve morale, ridesharing, etc.
- Draft management and human resources policies that influence and improve wellness in the mission (i.e., flexible working hours, performance management, etc.). -Utilize other DOS support programs such as Employee Consultation Services, Emergency Visitation Travel, Eldercare, Information Quest as well as other relevant programs to maximize wellness resources at post.
- Train individuals and teams on wellness topics.
- Research and report on wellness ideas that could be used in the Mission.
- Liaise with other missions and the local community to establish and participate in larger wellness initiatives.
- Manage available time and resources to meet the needs and interest of post.
2. Evaluate needs and resources (15%)
- Facilitate the data call for the Office of Personnel's (OPM) Wellcheck Worksite Wellness assessment of evidence based practices.
- Work with the RSO to address specific safety concerns on and off embassy grounds to identify potential safe and effective areas to provide physical activity.
- Identify indoor and or outdoor space for specific wellness programs such as yoga, meditation, Zumba, etc.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of wellness programs before and after implementation.
-Analyzes data to produce reports in support of programming and/or funding.
3. Health and Medical Wellness Implementation (35%)
-Manage posts gym facility and equipment. Coordinate regular training on proper use of equipment.
-Develop working relationships with outside gyms and activity sponsors
- Assist eligible program participants with individual behavior change strategies related to wellness through a standardized coaching model. Work with the Health Unit personnel to provide health and physical activity programming opportunities. Work with the commissary and cafeteria to ensure nutritious food items are available to post personnel.
- Work with the RMOP to present seminars and speaker programs specifically designed to address the needs of that particular post. Special emphasis would be on stress reduction, resiliency, coping mechanisms (healthy and unhealthy behaviors), conflict resolution in the workplace, interpersonal relationships, social networking, and negative effects of isolation.
- The incumbent may present seminars, classes, newsletter information, health fairs, walking programs, exercise classes, stress reduction and resilience programs, etc.
4. Performs other duties as assigned (5%)
Qualifications and Evaluations
- Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years of project management, strategic planning or program evaluation is required.
- Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, General Studies, Health Studies, Social Work, Human Resources or related field is required.
- Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Level III (good working knowledge) in English is required. (This may 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 and Other Info
- Benefits:
- Agency 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 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:
- AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- 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”), 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 candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
- Required Documents:
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
- Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- Degree (not transcript)
- DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
- Proof of Citizenship
- SF-50 (if applicable)
- Next Steps:
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 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
