About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is 05.  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:

•    Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

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 hours per week)

Start date: 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:

Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

The Housing and Leasing Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Housing and Leasing Unit in the General Services Office which is responsible for leasing, payment processing for lease and building operating expenses, land lord maintenance requests and management of the assignment and make ready process for the Housing Portfolio. The

supervisor oversees the development of the property portfolio, consisting of short-term lease (STL) housing units for the housing inventory, commercial buildings, warehouses, and offices as required.

The incumbent oversees and ensures that all lease payments, building operating expenses, landlord deductions and inflationary adjustments are executed in a timely manner consistent with the terms of the contract. The incumbent assists the General Services Officer (GSO) in proposing housing assignments to the Interagency Housing Board for approval. Incumbent liaises with local government officials for all matters pertaining to local real estate law. Finally, the incumbent ensures landlord compliance with contractual terms as well as post policy as it relates to maintenance and repair. The incumbent directly supervises the Realty Assistant, the Housing Assistant/Lease Payments Specialist, the Residential Inspector/Maintenance Coordinator and indirectly the Work Order Clerk, Residential Electrician, Plumber, Trades Helper and HVAC technician. Incumbent reports directly to the General Services Officer.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  A minimum of 4 years of experience is required in an international business office (NGO, Embassy or Commercial) setting which includes direct responsibility for one or more of the following components; property management, real estate contract negotiation, real estate development or sales, or practicing of real estate law. At least one year of direct supervision of staff is required.

Education Requirements:

University degree in business administration, management, finance, or law is required

 

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  

 Fluent level reading/writing/speaking in both English and Spanish.

To meet the English and Spanish language requirement for this position:

• If you meet the requirements for Education and Experience, but did not submit a Language test score, your application will be forwarded to the Hiring Manager. If you are shortlisted by the Hiring Manager, you'll be tested internally in English and Spanish to complete your application. If you do not reach the required minimum score in both tests, you will not be able to continue with the selection process.

• Alternatively, if you already happen to have them, you may submit English and Spanish test results that are less than 5 years old.

• For English you may submit test results from TOEIC Listening & Reading (Min. score is 940), TOEFL ITP (Min. score is 620), TOEFL IBT (Min. score is 95), IELTS (Min. score is 7.5), Cambridge (Min. score is C1), Duolingo (Min. score is 120), or FSI/ILR (Min. score is  3+, 4). 

For Spanish you may submit test results from FSI/ILR (Min score is 3+,4)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have a valid local driver’s license.

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.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Security 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:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree
• Language Scores (if available)
• Driver’s License

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• 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. is in the following link

https://uploads.mwp.mprod.getusinfo.com/uploads/sites/15/2022/05/Position-Desription-A52-503.pdf

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Guadalajara.