Administrative Management Assistant (Facility Manager Assistant) Job U.S. Embassy to Kenya

Duties

• Performs construction project inspections and assists the Facility Manager (FM) with oversight of locally employed staff and American escorts in the Facility Management Office (FAC).
• By the local building code and safety requirements, oversees maintenance and construction projects in government-owned and leased properties.
• Serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on construction and maintenance contracts for FAC.
• Manages the staff responsible for work orders and authorizing procurement requests.
• Partners with the FM to provide direction and managerial functions to support FAC staff.
• Assist with performance management, conduct reviews, and hiring.
• The job holder will be directly supervised by the Senior Facility Manager.  
• This position requires a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

The job holder must have a valid Kenyan driver’s license. 

Education Requirements:

Option 1

Education: Two years of college studies is required.

Experience

A minimum of 2 years of experience in facility management, maintenance operations, construction, or real estate property management, including managing multidisciplinary personnel is required.

Option 2 (Substitution)

Education & Experience

High School Plus 5 years’ experience in facility management, maintenance operations, construction, or real estate property management, including managing multidisciplinary personnel is required.

Job Knowledge

• An understanding of construction principles and construction drawings is required.
• Working knowledge of maintenance operations and procedures, international building codes and inspection practices is required.
• Knowledge of general safety principles that apply to work and living spaces is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: English Level IV (Fluent) Reading/speaking /writing is required.

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced managerial, supervision and scheduling skills.
• Ability to effectively delegate as appropriate and provide technical and organizational guidance during time-sensitive situations.
• Have excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to write statements of work, staff notices, and performance management documents.
• The job holder must have a valid Kenyan driver’s license.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to use DOS proprietary software (ILMS/Ariba/MyServices/GMMS)

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