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shipping practices, their entitlements under applicable agency regulations (State, DOD, etc.), customs regulations,

and other pertinent matters. Arranges for pickup and customs clearance of incoming POV and U.S. Government

vehicles. Advises incoming U.S. citizen personnel of host laws and regulations, taxes, and fees which apply to POV

ownership and operation. Arranges for and facilitates the inspection, registration, licensing, and insurance coverage of

POV. Assists U.S. citizen personnel in obtaining waiver from the Military Headquarters for vehicles (POV/OFV) with

tinted glasses. Assists in the purchase or sale of POV. Prepares and types the documentation and other paperwork

needed for POV transactions. Maintains contacts with working level personnel of shipping companies, insurance

agencies, and host country government customs and other offices concerned with motor vehicles in order to expedite

and facilitate POV transactions and to resolve problems. Arranges for the sale of U.S. Government vehicles which are

being retired from service. May advise and assist U.S. citizen personnel who have been involved in vehicle accidents.

30 %

Arranges for pickup and customs clearance of incoming POV and U.S. Government vehicles. Arranges for pick up,

customs clearance, storage or delivery and unpacking of incoming or outgoing shipment of USG or private property.

Assists, arranges and facilitates the shipment of Household Effects (HHE) and Unaccompanied baggage (UAB).

Prepares and expedites or dispatches shipment documents including Ocean Bill of Lading (OBL), Air Waybills and

Optional Form 1299A with notification of shipment to gaining Posts and Dispatch Agents.

Coordinates the delivery of official documents to the Transit and Packing Companies and GOCI's various ministries to

include but not limited to the ministry of Foreign affairs, Ministry of state for Economics and Finance, Customs Offices,

Duty Free Privilege Head Offices and the Ministry of Health. Monitors status and processes all vehicle related

documents. Advises customers of the often complex and changing GOCI regulations and procedures pertaining to

the purchase, sale, abandonment and export of privately owned and official vehicles. Advises Americans on local

policies and requirements for insurance and assists them in the purchase of renewal of insurance or the preparation of

insurance claims.

25 %

Communicates in person and by phone and e-mail with relevant Packing and Transit Companies, Shipping and

Storage Companies, Airlines, Customs Offices, and Port or Airport authorities to coordinate required clearance for

each inbound and outbound shipment. Reviews all Transit Companies' invoices for payment. Represents the U.S.

Mission as Liaison Clerk with Local Packing Companies. This entails surveys, packing and assuring accountability of

items packed. Prepares inventory list (English and French) and ensures that packed HHE are created at the

employee's residence. Delivers and collects correspondence and documentation to and from GOCI Agencies

concerning importation and exportation of household and personal effects and other property of US citizen personnel

and US Government equipment and supplies. Researches for lost shipments in the Port and at the Airport. Prepares

official quarterly

Franchise request for gasoline consumption for Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

May perform other duties as required. (5%)

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