Draft_Attachment_1_-_Labor_Category_Descriptions.pdf

International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office INL Section – Bogotá, Colombia

LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

DRAFT ATTACHMENT 1 – SWHARC15R0005 – LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

NOTE: Regarding education, wherever a degree is listed or a college/university requirement is stated, the degree or education must be from an accredited institution of higher education in the U.S. or Colombia, or equivalent if from another country.

1- CHIEF NURSE INSTRUCTOR SUPERVISOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Assists in the development, implementation and instruction of the Combat Medic’s courses at the CNP national field training center, Pijaos, Tolima.

• Train selected CNP and COLMIL personnel as Combat Medic Instructors.

• Establish a prescribed load list (PLL) for M-3 and M-5 medical kits and insure all officers and NCOs in the squadrons are aware of it.

• Establish a testing system for medical students to insure compliance with established standards.

• Inventory medical supplies maintained at Pijaos and submit replenishment requests to INL Advisor.

• Make recommendations to INL to enhance medical training and equipment utilized by INL supported units.

• Duty location will be Pijaos Training Center, Tolima. Some travel to Bogotá, and in Colombia may be required.

• Entails non regular travel to FOLs, often in austere, high-threat regions of the country, with limited medical and support facilities.

• In addition, the Chief Nurse Instructor/Supervisor will be available to provide basic treatment for students/instructors at the training facility during his work hours and emergency treatment on call.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training and EDUCATION:

- University trained Chief Nurse with teaching credentials.

- Formal military, police, or equivalent civilian training in Methods of Instruction, Instructor, etc.

- Advanced trauma life support and treatment of common minor illnesses/wounds. In addition, the Chief Nurse Instructor/Supervisor will be available to provide basic treatment for students/instructors at the training facility during his work hours and emergency treatment on call.

LANGUAGE LEVEL*:

- Spanish: Level 4 – Fluent

- English: Not Required

*Note: for language required levels and probationary certificates, this position is required to comply with Embassy’s HRO established parameters and standard.

EXPERIENCE: KNOWLEDGE OF:

- Minimum of ten years related work experience, in positions of increasing responsibility.

- Knowledge of safety standards and procedures for Colombia

- Knowledge of medical exercises and equipment utilized by INL supported units.

- Medical Practices

- Inventories processes

- Basic typing and knowledge on the use of MS Office

SKILLS IN:

- Effective communication in Spanish

- Shall possess the required skills, to include Colombian Certification as an “Enfermero Jefe” to instruct students in basic trauma life support

- Advanced trauma life support and treatment of common minor illnesses/wounds.

- Interpersonal, analytical, creative problem-solving, judgment in complex situations, cross-cultural communications, social and political intelligence, professional communication and coordination coach, teach, mentor, indirect approach to problem-solving, introspective analysis, large- and small-group instruction/workgroup facilitation.

- Excellent leadership skills, well-motivated, outstanding communication skills.

ABILITY TO:

- The ability to coordinate work activities with team leaders and other coworkers is a must.

- Understand and follow oral and written instructions in Spanish language.

- Work cooperatively with other US Government and

Colombian employees.

- Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

- Write reports in Spanish.

- Sometimes this position requires personnel to live permanently at specified locations.

- Those personnel must have to ability to work autonomously for extended periods of time.

- CLEARANCE:

- A Public Trust Security Clearance is required for this position;

a full Back Ground Investigation will be conducted by Regional Security Office Bogota before hiring process.

2- ARCHITECT

• Responsible for developing design and preparing procurement packages in support of INL Programs’ infrastructure projects.

Coordinates with the INL support team to ensure infrastructure design meet technical specifications.

• Provides infrastructure projects contractor technical oversight. The oversight includes coordinating with the facilities maintenance personnel the Master Electrician/Electronics Technician, and other specialists to ensure the contractor is meeting specified requirements.

• Provides site activation support at locations throughout Colombia. Participates in sight activation meetings and pre-deployment site visits. Provides site activation design support as required.

• Position entails regular travel to Forward Operating Locations (FOLs), often in austere, high-threat regions of the country, with limited support facilities

• Duties require the employee to often work outdoors.

EDUCATION:

The person filling this position must have as minimum a degree as Architect and is registered and licensed in the host country.

LANGUAGE LEVEL*:

Spanish level IV: Fluent English level III: Good working knowledge

*Note: for language required levels and probationary certificates, this position is required to comply with Embassy’s HRO established parameters

EXPERIENCE:

- Must have at least 10 years of experience in the architectural field.

- The Architect must have at least four years of experience with U.S. government infrastructure projects preparation.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

- Standards, procedures, practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of temporary and permanent facilities

- Safe use, handling, and storage of common chemical compounds used in facilities maintenance

- Working at heights as defined by Colombian law

- Colombian government and industry environmental standards

- Colombian government and industry safety standards, regulations, and guidelines of the trade.

- The care and use of office equipment utilized in carrying out assigned duties.

- Prioritizing and working effectively in multiple tasks and projects in a high-stress environment.

- The use of desktop computer software

(AUTOCAD).

ABILITY TO:

- Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the

English and Spanish languages.

- Present formal oral and written briefings in English and

Spanish.

- Read and understand technical schematics.

- Work cooperatively with other US Government and

Colombian military and National Police counterparts.

- Productively monitor a diverse variety of people working under harsh field condition.

- Must have the ability to harmoniously coordinate work activities with team leaders and other coworkers

TRAINING:

- Incumbent should have previous training on basic duties, such as construction design, projects and architectural research, as well as a basic technical understanding of structures and construction.

CLEARANCE:

- A Public Trust Security Clearance is required for this position;

3- ARCHITECT TECHNICIAN DRAFTSMAN

• Provides infrastructure projects design support for deployments, facilities maintenance, and performs quality assurance evaluation of infrastructure work performed by INL Programs and contractors. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Serves as Government Technical Monitor for infrastructure/minor construction projects.

• Provides site activation support at locations throughout Colombia.

• Participates in sight activation meetings and pre-deployment site visits.

• Provides site activation design support as required.

• Supervises the work of INL Programs’ personnel supporting infrastructure projects.

The person filling this position must have at least two years of college from an accredited U.S. or Colombian institution.

LANGUAGE LEVEL*:

Spanish level IV: Fluent English level II: Limited knowledge of written and spoken English

*Note: for language required levels and probationary certificates, this position is required to comply with Embassy’s HRO established parameters

- Must have at least five years of experience in infrastructure/construction field work.

- Working at heights as defined by Colombian law.

- Colombian government and industry environmental standards.

regulations, and guidelines of the trade.

- The care and use of office equipment utilized in carrying out assigned duties.

- Prioritizing and working effectively in multiple tasks and projects in a high-stress environment

- Must be able to use Microsoft Office, AUTOCAD

(extensive experience is required), and Microsoft Project (is desired).

English and Spanish languages.

- Present formal written and oral briefings in the English and

Spanish languages.

- Read and understand technical schematics.

- Work cooperatively with other US Government and

Colombian military and National Police counterparts

- Productively supervise a diverse variety of people working under harsh field conditions.

- Must have the ability to harmoniously coordinate work activities with team leaders and other coworkers.

- Incumbent should have previous training on basic duties, such as construction design, projects and architectural research, as well as a basic technical understanding of structures and construction.

- Must have training for the identification and drafting of technical details and specifications such as materials, dimensions and procedures.

- Must be trained to use calculators, tables and technical

CLEARANCE:

A Public Trust Security Clearance is required for this position; a full Back Ground Investigation will be conducted by Regional handbooks.

4- DATA ENTRY CLERK

• Provides data entry support for maintenance work orders, purchases, inventory control, and warehouse management.

• Provides daily data entry support to ensure INL Program logistics support databases are kept up to date. Support includes assisting the property book clerk and procurement personnel in managing files and conducting inventories at locations throughout Colombia.

• Provides site activation support at locations throughout Colombia. These responsibilities include coordinating with INL Programs’ support personnel to obtain all required tools, equipment, supplies, and material for site activation.

• Assists with updating control books at FOLs.

• Prepares weekly situation reports.

High school or equivalent diploma.

Experience with Microsoft Access is a plus.

LANGUAGE LEVEL*:

- Spanish level IV: Fluent

- English level I: rudimentary verbal understanding of a very limited English vocabulary *Note: for language required levels and probationary certificates, this position is required to comply with Embassy’s HRO established parameters

The person assigned to this position shall have at least five years of experience in the logistics field (in any of the following functional areas: supply, shipping/receiving, inventory management, warehouse management, procurement, logistics automation).

- General office procedures and clerical practices.

- Policies, procedures and regulations related to travel, procurement and cash management.

- Preparation and processing of correspondence, files and records keeping.

- The use of computer software such as Microsoft

Word, Excel and Outlook, and standard office equipment.

- The preparation of typed reports in the English and Spanish languages using a word processing program.

- Dealing with people within the program, and ensuring customer satisfaction at work completion. Interpersonal skills.

- Prioritizing and working effectively in multiple tasks and projects in a high-stress environment.

- Communication and customer service.

ABILITY TO:

- Establish and adjust work priorities.

- Be highly effective in interpersonal relations with all Mission and host country agencies.

- Research and identify items requested and possible sources to comply with the received requirements.

- Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the

Spanish and English languages.

- Safely carry out projects without incurring in a direct threat to self or others.

- Incumbent should have previous basic training in keyboarding, reading through documents for accuracy, understanding and formatting businesses documents and reproducing pre-made documents to check for accuracy, organization and speed.

CLEARANCE:

- A Public Trust Security Clearance is required for this position;

5- GENERAL SERVICES CLERK

• Preparing purchase requests, updating project schedules, coordinating travel logistics.

• Preparing reports, plans, and personnel rotation schedules.

• Acts as backup for the Logistics Clerk.

• Performs all required administrative functions and assists Facilities Maintenance/Deployment Manager and

Ground Support Equipment Manager with preparing purchase requests, updating project schedules, and coordinating travel logistics.

• Prepares reports, plans, and rotation schedules for all personnel assigned to the Facilities Maintenance/Deployment and Ground Support Equipment sections.

• Assists with monitoring petty cash/operational funds usage and reimbursement voucher preparation. Keeps operating locations control books up to date.

• Monitors cell phone usages and assists the INL Programs’ secretaries with processing payment vouchers.

• Assists with preparing the weekly situation report for the Facilities Maintenance/Deployment and Ground

Support Equipment sections.

• Travels to the field as required to validate receipt of contracted supplies/services and to assist with filling documents at FOLs.

• Performs other secretarial duties as directed.

High school or equivalent diploma.

LANGUAGE LEVEL*:

- Spanish level IV: Fluent

- English level II: limited knowledge of written and spoken English

*Note: for language required levels and probationary certificates, this position is required to comply with Embassy’s HRO established parameters

EXPERIENCE: KNOWLEDGE OF:

- Three years of experience in a secretarial or clerical environment is required.

- Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) process is a plus.

- Policies, procedures and regulations related to travel, procurement and cash management.

- Preparation and processing of correspondence, files and

- The use of computer software such as Microsoft

Word, Excel and Outlook, and standard office equipment.

- Dealing with people within the program, and ensuring customer satisfaction at work completion.

- Prioritizing and working effectively in multiple tasks and projects in a high-stress environment.

- Good writing skills, interpersonal skills and organizational abilities.

- Typing.

- Communication and customer service.

ABILITY TO:

- Establish and adjust work priorities.

- Be highly effective in interpersonal relations with all Mission and host country agencies.

- Research and identify items requested and possible sources to comply with the received requirements.

- Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the

Spanish and English languages.

- Safely carry out projects without presenting a direct threat to

- Must have the ability to work with office and field personnel.

in keyboarding (25 words per minute), reading through documents for accuracy, understanding and formatting businesses documents and reproducing pre-made documents to check for accuracy for accuracy, organization and speed.

CLEARANCE:

- A Public Trust Security Clearance is required for this position;

6-SUPPORT SPECIALIST

• Receive and route promptly emails and correspondence received by the INL corresponding Program.

• Maintain office files and information up-to-date.

• Set up meetings and conferences with Government of Colombia officials.

• Maintain an adequate stock of office supplies.

• Make appointments and maintain the Program’s calendar.

• Escort Program’s visitors in the US Embassy when needed.

• Prepare and submit reports and communications.

• Other administrative duties if needed.

• Initiate procurement requests, when needed, follow up on procurement requirement changes and contract expirations.

• Serves as a sub-cashier back-up and translates technical documentation concerning regional strategies and plans.

• Responsible for the coordination of in-country travel requests, country clearance request for visitors, and initiates travel requests as needed.

• Assist in the organization of meetings and events.

• Assist with logistical arrangements such as hotels, conference rooms, travel arrangements and any other logistics activities in support of the corresponding Program.

• Motivated and willing to perform any administrative/logistical support that might rise in the INL corresponding

Program.

- Completion of high school required.

- Secretarial or administrative technical studies desired.

LANGUAGE LEVEL*:

- Spanish level IV: Native

- English level III: good working knowledge of spoken and written

English *Note: for language required levels and probationary certificates, this position is required to comply with Embassy’s HRO established parameters

Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in secretarial, clerical or administrative work, preferable in a bilingual office environment.

- Standard computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

- Strong knowledge of general office procedures including filing.

- Must be familiar and be able to use common office equipment such as computers, scanners, fax, shredder, copiers.

- Interpersonal and Organizational skills.

- Prioritizing and working effectively in multiple tasks and projects in a high-stress environment.

- Dealing with people within the program, and ensuring customer satisfaction at work completion.

- Must have the abilities and skills to communicate effectively with host nation and U.S. officials. Additionally, should be able to communicate with laborers and vendors.

- Organize, analyze, schedule, and maintain accurate records of individual work performed.

- Excellent skills in the use of computers, typewriter, and support financial operations

- Excellent leadership skills, well-motivated, outstanding communication skills.

ABILITY TO:

- Effectively communicate written and orally in English and

Spanish languages.

- Ability to establish and maintain good communications and relationships with Government of Colombia officials, US Embassies personnel and vendors.

- Present formal oral and written briefings in English and Spanish.

in keyboarding (25 words per minute), reading through documents for accuracy, understanding and formatting businesses documents and reproducing pre-made documents to check for accuracy for accuracy, organization and speed.

CLEARANCE:

- A Public Trust Security Clearance is required for this position;

7-PROCUREMENT CLERK

• Maintains and controls record and vendor files for INL Procurement Action.

• The incumbent maintains the procurement chronological files in proper order according to the filling regulations. Files include: BPA’s, Contracts, Credit Card orders, INL orders, catalogs, all type of correspondence, etc.

• Receives all the Invoices from the Vouchering Section, reviews that they correspond to the Procurement Section, stamps the receiving date and reviews into the Ariba system if the Receiving Report was processed if so, prints it together with the purchase order, updates the payment tracking with the order information and sends them to be paid. If the Receiving

Report is not ready contacts the requestor and asks for it; keeps record if information is not received on time so invoices are not waiting for this too long (cannot take more than three days).

• Receives the Cargo on Hand from the freight forwarder (document used to process payments of cargo received in Miami – in order to comply with the Prompt Payment Act) prints copies for each one of the orders listed on that documents.

Checks each order (purchase order, delivery order, Credit card order, INL order) and verifies that Invoice was received If Invoice was not received calls vendors to request them and when have all documents updates the payment tracking and sends documents to the vouchering section for payment.

• When necessary acts as back up for other Procurement Clerks. The incumbent is supervised by the INL Procurement Supervisor who provides both administrative and technical supervision. Assignments are usually given by the supervisor who provides guidance as to how purchases are to be made and the funding source. All work products are reviewed for accuracy, completeness and timelines.

• In charge of compiling all the required information from vendors for RSO name checks. Puts all the information together, fills out the RSO’s forms, takes copies and sends the information. When results are received updates the log for the section.

• On service orders updates the logs when the invoices and receiving reports are received in order to have accurate information on how much money has been spent and how much money we have left before placing new orders.

• When payments are processed, the vouchering sections returns copy of the voucher and the incumbent updates the payment tracking and if payment is complete takes all the documents and closes the order in the procurement system.

When there are remaining funds because all services items were not received, process the modification to deobligate the funds and send it to the procurement agent in charge of the purchase. If there are funds for differences on the exchange rate, contacts the accountant to request them to close the obligation and then closes the order in the system. If the payment is partial, returns the copy of the voucher to the procurement agent in charge of the purchase.

• Prepares IVA certification and shipping instructions. Once reviewed and signed by Procurement Supervisor, scans documents and sends to vendor.

• Prepares request for quotes and submits to Procurement Agent.

• Provides general clerical support to the INL Procurement Section.

- Completion of high school is required.

- English level III: good working knowledge of spoken and written

English

*Note: for language required levels and probationary certificates, this position is required to comply with Embassy’s HRO established parameters

- Two years of general experience in a secretarial or clerical environment is required.

- Policies, procedures and regulations related to procurement.

- Preparation and processing of correspondence, files and

- The use of computer software such as Microsoft

Word, Excel and Outlook, and standard office equipment.

- Dealing with people within the program, and ensuring customer satisfaction with work completed.

- Prioritizing and working effectively in multiple tasks and projects in a high-stress environment.

- Good writing skills, interpersonal skills and organizational abilities.

- Typing

- Communication and customer service

ABILITY TO:

- Establish and adjust work priorities, and

- Be highly effective in interpersonal relations with all Mission and host country agencies.

- Research and identify items requested and possible sources to comply with the received requirements.

- Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the

Spanish and English languages.

- Safely carry out projects without presenting a direct threat to in procurement forms and procedures.

- Basics of operating office automation equipment.

- Office automation software processing procedures and function keys to execute basic office automation functions.

CLEARANCE:

- A Public Trust Security Clearance is required for this position;

8-ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

• Provide support on the day-to-day administrative operations of the INL Section

• Provide administrative, customer service (internal and external) and program assistant duties for the INL Office

Staff.

• Gather, prepare and analyze information to produce reports and correspondence related to the INL Office administrative and logistical issues.

• Perform typing and word-processing services.

• Compose technical and nontechnical correspondence for the INL Office, U.S Embassy, and host nation entities such as official correspondence for signature.

• Monitor the status of all correspondence and assure timely preparation of responses.

• Coordinate and organize meetings and events within and outside the INL Office.

• Prepare, submit, and follow up on travel request forms, in-country travel requests and other documents as required by the RSO and other embassy agencies.

• Provide English to Spanish and Spanish to English translation and transcription support.

• Schedule appointments, maintain program advisor’s calendar, coordinate and organize meetings within and outside of the INL Office.

• Ensure office equipment for the INL office Advisors and INL office Joint Staff is maintained and, when necessary, repaired.

• Maintain an adequate stock of office supplies for the INL office administrative staff.

• Track INL office training slots and ensure students are notified and complete all pre-requisites before deadlines.

• Arrange conferences and meetings with the Colombian Military Forces and other Government of Colombia entities.

• Provide telephone and receptionist services, screen visitors and telephone calls, provide information guidance and assistance to visitors as appropriate.

• Prepare procurement actions for materials, equipment, goods, expendables and services.

• Follow up on all procurement requirements and processes until completed.

• Obtain/prepare specifications, conduct market research, develop cost estimates, and prepare purchase requests for approval and subsequent submission to the INL Procurement Section.

• Prepare sole source justifications and statements of work.

• Coordinate with suppliers to help refine purchase requests requirements and define suppliers’ support capabilities.

• Coordinate with the INL procurement section and vendors to monitor pending procurements, ensure they meet completion of timelines and quality assurance requirements, implement changes required to complete procurement actions.

• Monitor active support contracts to ensure all requirements are being met and that any necessary contract extension/curtailments are processed in a timely manner.

• Ensure procedures and processes are followed to be within contracting rules and avoid unauthorized commitments.

• Track and process receiving reports and contract status/expirations.

• Close out expired contracts and ensure funds are de-obligated.

• Assist in the coordination of equipment and facilities donations.

• Assists with time and attendance process as required.

• Arrange airline tickets, transportation and hotels and request travel advances for travels within country and/or abroad.

• Utilize the INL Travel Grant’s company and other travel systems as E2 to arrange, track, change, and closeout all travel requirements for host nation and advisor travel.

• Prepare, submit and follow up on travel requests forms, in-country travel notifications and travel reimbursements.

• Manage travel expense advance payments.

• Prepare, submit and follow up on travel reimbursements by manual and INL Travel Grant’s company system.

• Prepare all transactions required for the distribution of reimbursements of funds.

- Completion of high school is required.

- English level III: good working knowledge of spoken and written

English *Note: for language required levels and probationary certificates, this position is required to comply with Embassy’s HRO established parameters

- Three years of work experience preferable in a bilingual office environment performing secretarial, clerical or administrative work are required.

- Experience in logistics and customer service (internal and external).

- Policies, procedures and regulations related to travel, procurement and cash management.

- Preparation and processing of correspondence, files and

- Highly proficient typing skills.

- Above average numerical skills.

- Excellent writing, inter-personal, and organizational skills.

- Good writing skills, interpersonal skills and organizational abilities.

- Good typing, communication and customer service.

- Establish and adjust work priorities.

- Resolve issues concerning requirements for assigned projects with the multiple agencies.

- Make quick decisions and work with minimum supervision.

- Coordinate the resolution of logistics issues/initiatives through staff coordination.

- Communicate with diplomacy at the appropriate levels of personnel job responsibilities.

- Travel to INL bases as required to coordinate administrative and logistics related issues.

- Ability to use Microsoft desktop software, scheduling programs, cost estimate programs, the internet and use of standard office equipment.

- Dealing with people within the program, and ensuring customer satisfaction with work completed.

- Prioritizing and working effectively in multiple tasks and projects in a high-stress environment.

- Be highly effective in interpersonal relations with all Mission and host country agencies.

- Research and identify items requested and possible sources to comply with the received requirements.

- Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the Spanish and English languages.

- Highly desired any Management, logistics or

Clerical training

- Incumbent should have previous training in keyboarding (25 words per minute), reading through documents for accuracy, understanding and formatting businesses documents and reproducing pre-made documents to check for accuracy for accuracy, organization and speed.

CLEARANCE:

- A Public Trust Security Clearance is required for this position;

9-OPERATIONS MANAGER

Air Operations Coordinator

• Conduct air operations coordination at the FOLs. During the duty deployment to the FOL, will maintain continuous interface with supported Colombian units, the Colombian Army deployment commander and aviation support contractor personnel.

• Provide USG oversight and approval for flight operations utilizing Department of State aircraft when proposed operations are conducted within INL Program directives and when appropriate, provide USG approval for operations when risk assessments are within mission approval authorization levels.

Maintenance Oversight

• Coordinate with contractor aviation support maintenance manager.

• Duties include maintaining an active liaison with the Colombian Army detachment commander and assigned maintenance personnel to insure the availability of maintenance personnel and test flight aircrews meets the needs of the FOL maintenance operation.

Operations Liaison

• While not performing duties in the FOLs, will assist with general Plan Colombia Helicopters Program (PCHP) oversight by providing aviation advisor assistance and monitoring host nation training, air operations planning/coordination, and maintenance support operations.

• These duties may include pre-deployment site visits and advance operational coordination with supported units.

Administration

• Performs Plan Colombia Helicopters Program (PCHP) administrative functions, to include preparing operations reports, briefings, and assessments of program operations.

• Personnel report to the PCHP Manager or his Deputy when working at the PCHP Main Operating Base (MOB) in

Tolemaida military Base.

- Undergraduate degree desired.

- Aviation advisor equivalent background, with pilot qualification and experience in rotary-wing tactical operations

LANGUAGE LEVEL*:

- Spanish level V: Native

- English level III: Good working knowledge of both spoken and written English.

*Note: for language required levels and probationary certificates, this position is required to comply with Embassy’s HRO established parameters

- Must have a minimum of four years of experience in managing aviation operations and support facilities.

- Must have extensive operational experience in planning and conducting aviation and ground operations at battalion level and higher military organizations involved in the training and standardization of aircrews, the tactical and operational employment of aircraft in a high threat environment, and the deployment of aircraft at OCONUS locations.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

- An in-depth knowledge of the aviation aircrew training and standardization programs, to include operating directives, training and standardization publications, aircrew training manuals, and related documents.

- An in-depth knowledge of employment of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft in counternarcotics operations, including capabilities, limitations, and techniques of employment of the types of aircraft operated by the INL.

- Must be able to use Microsoft Office programs and Microsoft Project

- The ability to coordinate work activities with team leaders and other coworkers is a must.

- Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the

English and Spanish languages.

- Work cooperatively with other US Government and

Colombian employees.

- Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

- Write reports in English and Spanish.

- Sometimes this position requires personnel to live permanently at specified locations. Those personnel must have to ability to work autonomously for extended periods of time.

- Formal training and/or experience in orchestrating complex joint aviation and ground operations/training activities involving battalion or larger sized military/law enforcement organizations. Successful completion of a military or law enforcement senior officer/manager training program is desirable.

CLEARANCE:

10- SECURITY INVESTIGATOR

• The incumbent conducts full field background investigations of INL Section personnel, as assigned by the Bogota Regional Security Office.

• The incumbent is responsible for reviewing assigned cases, determining suitable investigative steps, conducting interviews, and coordinating appropriate records checks as part of the information gathering process in order to obtain any required information or evidence.

• Based on an analysis of completed interviews, records checks, and information gathered, and in consultation with the RSO, the incumbent may expand an investigation to develop an accurate and comprehensive record of the facts.

• The incumbent will compile this information into complete, concise reports for final review by the Bogota Regional Security Office and take any necessary action as required.

• The incumbent will ensure any assigned investigations are included in the database for future references.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Two years of college level education is required

LANGUAGE LEVEL*:

Spanish level IV: Fluent English level II: Limited knowledge of written and spoken English

*Note: for language required levels and probationary certificates, this position is required to comply with Embassy’s HRO established parameters

Three years of experience in security, law enforcement operations, or investigative work is preferred.

- Expertise of Colombian investigative procedures and

Colombian law.

- Knowledge in the conduct of investigations, protection and collection of information and evidence.

- The use of computer software such as Microsoft

Word, Excel and Outlook, and standard office equipment.

- Dealing with people within the program, and ensuring internal customer satisfaction with work completed.

- Prioritizing and working effectively in multiple tasks and projects in a high-stress environment.

- Good writing skills, interpersonal skills and organizational abilities.

- Typing

- Communication and customer service.

ABILITY TO:

- Establish and adjust work priorities.

- Be highly effective in interpersonal relations with all Mission and host country agencies.

- Research and identify items requested and possible sources to comply with the received requirements.

- Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the

Spanish and English languages.

- Safely carry out projects without presenting a direct threat to in reading through documents for accuracy, understanding and formatting businesses documents and reproducing pre-made documents to check for accuracy, organization and speed.

CLEARANCE:

- A Public Trust Security Clearance is required for this position;

11-GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (GSE) LEAD MECHANIC

• SUPERVISION

• Implement and enforce strict measures necessary to safeguard INL Programs’ resources, personnel, vehicles, consumables, spare parts, tools, and support equipment.

• Establish work schedules and analyze manpower requirements for short and long-term planning.

• Assigns daily tasks to the Vehicle Maintenance Technicians/Operators and oversee their performance and quality of work.

• Oversee and evaluate the status of all vehicles; coordinate and oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

• Perform operational testing and verification of work completed.

• Provide leadership and direction in the development of short and long term work plans to the Vehicle

Maintenance Technicians/Operators.

• Provide direction and guidance on technical and safety issues, quality control, security measures, shop organization, processes, administrative procedures, and emergency and unusual matters.

• Develop and execute a detailed schedule for all required vehicle maintenance.

• Implement and enforce proper use of equipment, resources, tools, and safety equipment and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

• Evaluate damages and direct repair and restoration of wrecked vehicles and all vehicle systems.

• Coordinate and oversee emergency assistance for disabled vehicles.

• Conduct periodic inspections and report on maintenance performance, work shop organization, and vehicle status.

• ADMINISTRATIVE

• Assist the GSE Manager in the preparation of daily, monthly, and annual vehicle reports.

• Maintain individual vehicle maintenance records.

• Generate and maintain records of the status of all maintenance shop tools and equipment and initiate repair/replacement orders.

• Develop SOPs for operation of the vehicle maintenance facilities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Maintain and track a stock of equipment, parts, consumables and supplies to support maintenance activities.

• Assist the procurement and warehouse sections in maintaining an adequate inventory of necessary replacement parts.

• Provide technical evaluations to procurement agents regarding specialized repairs and outside repair facilities for best selection based on cost effectiveness and quality factors.

• Generate Preliminary Purchase Requests (PPRs) for necessary vehicle equipment, parts, and supplies and repairs.

• Conduct market analysis to determine the most cost-effective means of vehicle maintenance, repair, and parts replacement.

• Comply with all Colombian and local environmental, safety and quality standards and regulations.

• Supervise all fleet activities in the absence of the GSE Manager.

• OPERATIONAL

• Evaluate, process, and inspect repairs performed by selected vendors.

• Provide assistance to broken down vehicles on roadways and other emergencies (e.g., mechanical failures, accidents).

• Operate vehicles as required.

• Perform the functions of a Vehicle Maintenance Technician/Operator as required.

Technical certificate from a recognized Colombian high school or post-secondary school as a Vehicle Maintenance Technician or equivalent.

LANGUAGE LEVEL*:

Spanish level IV: Fluent Not English level required

*Note: for language required levels and probationary certificates, this position is required to comply with Embassy’s HRO established parameters

- Seven years of experience as a journeyman vehicle mechanic.

- Three years of experience leading a team of maintenance personnel.

- Supervising vehicle maintenance and repair activities.

- Standards, procedures, practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of all types of motor vehicles.

- Safe use, handling, and storage of chemical compounds used in maintenance/repair of motor vehicles.

- Colombian government and industry safety standards, regulations, and guidelines of the trade.

- Basic computer software, specifically MS Office Suite.

- Hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

- Colombian government and industry environmental standards.

- The care and use of shop tools and equipment utilized in carrying out assigned duties.

- Diagnosis and repair of all types of vehicles, including gasoline and diesel engines.

- Dealing with people within the program, and ensuring customer satisfaction with work completed.

- Prioritizing and working effectively in multiple tasks and projects in a high-stress environment.

- The use of desktop computer software (Microsoft Office Suite).

ABILITY TO:

- Supervise a multi-faceted vehicle maintenance organization.

- Understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions in the Spanish language.

- Organize, analyze, schedule, and maintain accurate records of maintenance performed on vehicles.

- Safely manage projects without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

- Read and understand technical schematics and diagnostic tools.

- Work cooperatively with other US Government and

Colombian employees.

- Productively work with little or no supervision.

duties, such as maintenance and repair of cars and trucks and stay current automotive technologies.

12-LOGISTICS AND WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

• Inventory:

• Responsible for maintaining the property book for INL Programs’ Inventory in accordance with INL, FAR, and DOS property management procedures.

• Provides oversight and accountability of approximately $20 million dollars’ worth of supplies, equipment and real property are recorded in the INL Program property book and that all equipment is properly used and maintained.

• Performs inventory checks and stock counts for INL Programs warehouses and forward operating locations.

• Reviews the Base Inventory Summaries and performs regular audits of the completed inventories to resolve issues of lost, damaged, or destroyed property.

• Ensures that all corresponding paperwork is completed in a timely manner for disposition of the missing or destroyed property.

• Reviews the weekly Base Spot Check Reports submitted by the Data Entry Clerk in order to monitor and correct improper movements or discrepancies in the inventory.

• Maintains the Base Inventory Plan, verifying that INL Program conducts timely inventories to achieve a 100% annual inventory of all INL Program property.

• Works with the INL Program Warehouse and Inventory team to implement the Inventory and Warehouse SOP through planned familiarization training for the end users.

• Processes documentation and verifies local transfers, donations and destruction of government furnished equipment.

• Works in conjunction with INL End Use Monitoring (EUM) personnel throughout the process to ensure satisfactory completion of processes and documentation.

• Monitors usage for expendable merchandise by analyzing past purchases and usage trends of INL Programs.

• Develops the annual procurement plan for the requisition of expendable supplies to ensure that there is always an adequate stock available in the INL Program warehouse for immediate use.

• Warehouse and Shipping / Receiving:

• Performs regular inspections and reviews of INL Program warehouse inventory documents ensuring that they are in compliance with requisite EUM (Host Nation Property) and USG annual reporting standards.

• Oversees work of warehouse staff and makes recommendations for process improvement.

• Oversees the receiving, storing, issuing, requisitioning, ordering and record keeping/inventorying of expendable and non-expendable materials, supplies and equipment at each operating location.

• Coordinates with contractors, INL warehouse, requestors and host nation officers to ensure all INL Program ground and air cargo transportation arrive on time and at the correct locations. The coordination includes ensuring all documents are properly prepared, purchase requests are processed when required, and hazardous material are packaged and crated in accordance with safety standards. Transports approximately 50,000 pounds of cargo per month via road and air.

• Logistics:

• Responsible for oversight of Logistics Specialist’s processes, procedures, and performance.

• Ensures proper coordination with the INL procurement office, INL Program Managers, host nation police and military, and requestors.

• Identifies requirements and arrangements for delivery and receipt of procured items.

• Monitors and tracks the receiving reports processes.

• Ensures timely closure of receiving reports with regard to contract changes and terminations.

• Provides day to day guidance, training and direction for staff in addition to other duties.

• Regularly assigns and reviews work. Is fluent in assigned area of responsibility.

• Hires, trains, evaluates performance and initiates corrective action, or effectively recommends these actions

Two years of college or two year technical certificate/degree (or completion of High School with courses in supply chain & logistics, coupled with over 3 years of specialized experience in logistics and inventory, may in valid cases, be considered a substitute. To substitute, the 3 years of specialized experience must be in addition to the years of prior experience.

LANGUAGE LEVEL*:

Spanish level IV: Fluent English level III: good working knowledge of spoken and written English

*Note: for language required levels and probationary certificates, this position is required to comply with Embassy’s HRO established parameters

-Three years of progressive experience in administration, logistics, supply chain management, or inventories

KNOWLEDGE OF:

- Good working knowledge in logistics, warehouse management, supply and property management, ground and air transportation.

- Familiarization with aircraft cargo preparation, hazardous material handling, and basic knowledge of customs and shipping.

- Basic understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations, and Department of State Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAM) related with logistics.

- The use of spreadsheets, databases and word processing applications.

- Interpersonal communications and conflict management skills are required to resolve internal and external situations.

ABILITY TO:

- Communicate effectively with host nation and US senior officials, engineers, architects and other professionals.

- Communicate with laborers and vendors.

- Travel to austere Forward Operating Locations (FOL) as required.

basic duties, such as materials handling, inventory and storage. Also in the use proven techniques for saving time in warehouse operations – and the ins and outs of implementing them.

- Training on informed decisions regarding resources such as labor, equipment and space, methods for minimizing costs while maximizing space and in general take control of warehouse and logistics operations.

CLEARANCE:

- A Public Trust Security Clearance is required for this position;

13-LOGISTICS ASSISTANT

• Act as the INL representative to the Jungla Companies located in Pijaos, Santa Marta, Facatativa and Tulua, interfacing with the Jungla company commanders and personnel responsible for the NVG´s, Weapons, Telecommunications, and personal supply shops on all inventory and supply and accountability matters.

• Monitor goods and services up to the point of delivery and act as a liaison between INL and CNP and the goods and services providers to ensure that proper items are received at the time, place and in the condition as procured and requested by the original planning; the incumbent ensures all items received meet all the specifications listed on the procurement request and coordinates with INL, DIRAN and Jungla warehouses, vendors and the end user for appropriate and timely delivery.

• Supervise the accountability and control of all INL donated goods, by expanding and improving the current INL Logistics project implemented at the Pijaos CNP base, to the rest of the Jungla companies.

• Prepare and maintain updated physical and electronic records of all donated goods and services, including purchase order details, lessons learned, quality and life expectancy of items, to provide programmatic and technical advice and recommendations for future acquisitions.

• Guide others on how and where to obtain the knowledge to resolve enquiries about policies, procedures and systems

• As needed, incumbent should travel to sites to verify and oversee the implementation and execution of the INL Logistics project.

• Supervise the return a/o replacement of individual gear and equipment.

• Implement and maintain annual training sessions and updates on supply and accountability of USG-donated goods.

• Prepare weekly itinerary of job requirements for upcoming week.

• Prepare and submit a weekly accomplishment report.

• Generate innovative and creative solutions to problems that contribute to organizational effectiveness.

• Travel to Bogota and brief the INL Airmobile Operations Program Manager and the Logistics Coordinator.

• Incumbent provides administrative and operative support to the INL Interdiction program.

• Incumbent provides back-up to other logistics personnel within the INL Interdiction Program.

• Other duties as assigned.

- Two years of higher education in Supply

Management or Logistics is required.

- English level I: rudimentary verbal understanding of a very limited English vocabulary *Note: for language required levels and probationary certificates, this position is required to comply with Embassy’s HRO established parameters

Five years’ experience in the Jungla Companies and at least two years’ experience in logistics and administrative field

KNOWLEDGE OF:

- Individual is required to have extraordinary knowledge of the

Colombian National Police and the CNP Logistics Manual and Procedures, as well as INL acquisition and donating procedures.

- Must be a former Jungla Commando to have knowledge of and understand the needs, requirements and procedures of the Jungla Companies.

- Use data, experience and good judgment to analyze and interpret the importance of requests and to make sound decisions and advice effective solutions to problems.

- Must have good computer skills in the following programs:

Microsoft Word, Excel and Power-Point.

- Individual encourages teamwork and cooperates with others to achieve mutually beneficial results.

- Manage and maintain excellent relationships with Jungla

Commanders and Jungla personnel throughout the country.

Organizational and Interpersonal skills.

- Highly desired training in logistics and supply and accountability management.

CLEARANCE:

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