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Announcement Number:Kinshasa-2023-007Hiring Agency:Embassy KinshasaPosition Title:Lead Maintenance Technician - Open to : Internal Applicants/All AgenciesOpen Period:01/26/2023 - 02/08/2023Format MM/DD/YYYYVacancy Time Zone:GMT+1Series/Grade:LE - 1210 6Salary:Not SpecifiedWork Schedule:Full-time - 40 hours/Week.Promotion Potential:LE-6Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy inKinshasa, CGTelework Eligible:NoFor More Info: HR Section
+243972616179
HRKinshasa@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path:• Custom Announcement (not open to the public)
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:For USEFM - FP is 08. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.Open-to: All Interested Applicants / All SourcesSecurity Clearance Required:Public Trust - Background InvestigationAppointment TypePermanentAppointment Type Details:Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary periodMarketing Statement:We encourage you to read and understand the
Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.Summary:The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for position of
Lead Maintenance Technician within the Facilities Section. The work schedule for this position is:
- Full Time (40 of hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (04 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.Supervisory Position:NoRelocation Expenses Reimbursed:NoTravel Required:Not Required
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Basic Function of the Position Under the Supervision of Assistant Facilities Manager, Incumbent conjunction is in charge of overseeing the work of maintenance crews including electricians, plumbers, and A/C mechanics.
Major Duties & Responsibilities - Assembles supplies and accompanies work crews to work area and instructs as to what is to be done by the electricians, plumbers, and A/C mechanics. If particular parts are required, incumbent must purchase locally.
- Accompanies work crew to residences and explains the work to be accomplished and responds to questions as to how and where.
- Employee schedules the day’s work with his crew with the oversight of the Building and Maintenance Supervisor.
- Returns to residences to assure that all work has been performed as specified, checks with the employee to be certain that all has been done according to their requests! If there is further work to be done, schedules a return of the work crew.
Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent.
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Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of four years prior experience from an apprenticeship through to journeyman level is required. Two of which should be as a supervisor. Education Requirements:
Education: Completion of secondary school is required or, completion of vocational training or apprenticeship recognized as producing a journeyman mechanic or equivalent is required.Evaluations:
This may be tested: LANGUAGE: English ability (Good working knowledge ), French (Good working knowledge ) Speaking/Reading/Writing are required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to judge what is needed in an electrical repair job and direct its performance by a work crew.
A driver’s license is required. Basic keyboarding and numerical skills is required.
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 clearances/certifications.
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Benefits:Agency Benefits:Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo 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:For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following
link. HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference. 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 or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau. For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following
link.
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How to Apply:All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Medical and security clearances/certifications. To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.Required Documents:To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:
• Proof of Citizenship
Eligible Family Member Applicants: -
Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• High School Diploma
- Driving licence
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office. Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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