Shipping & Customs Assistant

Import/Export & Customs (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

• The Shipment Assistant is responsible for coordinating and facilitating importation and exportation of household and personal effects (HHE), privately owned vehicles (POV), unaccompanied baggage (UAB), and U.S. Government equipment and supplies for the Department of State and other agencies. The position is in the General Services Office (GSO) under the supervision of the Shipment Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS:

• Education : Completion of secondary school (MCE/ SPM) is required.
• Experience: Minimum four (4) years of experience in the field of international customs, shipping, logistics, or transportation is required.
• Required language(s): English and Bahasa Malaysia Level 4 - Fluent; written/spoken, including the ability to translate (this may be tested).
• Skills and Abilities : CustAbility to draft detailed diplomatic communications and reports in English is required. Must be comfortable and able to deal with high-level US and local government contacts. Must have a valid, current Malaysian driver license (D) .

NOTE: All applications MUST be submitted through the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA), the Department of State’s employment portal. Please go to the Embassy jobs page to access the ERA site to be considered for employment

Open Period: May 23, 2024 to June 9, 2024

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We are the Embassy of the United States of America in Malaysia; the nerve center for United States' diplomatic affairs, serving as the headquarters of the chief of mission, staff and other agencies. We are located at Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur nearby few other embassies of other countries.

The U.S. Mission in Malaysia 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.

We are the Embassy of the United States of America in Malaysia; the nerve center for United States' diplomatic affairs, serving as the headquarters of the chief of mission, staff and other agencies. We are located at Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur nearby few other embassies of other countries.

The U.S. Mission in Malaysia 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.

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