Supervisory Realty/leasing Assistant

**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:

- 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)
- 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**:

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.

**Benefits and Other Info**:

- Benefits:
- Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Guadalajara may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other 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:
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HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. 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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged