Embassy Niamey recruits 01 Electrician – All Interested Applicants/All Sources

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Announcement Number: Niamey-2020-012

Hiring Agency: Embassy Niamey

Position Title: Electrician – All Interested Applicants/All Sources

Open Period: – 05/05/2020

                         Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1

Series/Grade: LE – 1210 4

Salary: XOF CFA5,829,155

Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 Hours

Promotion Potential: LE-4

Duty Location(s): 1  in  Niamey, NG

Telework Eligible: No

For More Info:

 HR Section

 20722661

Hiring Path: • Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:  For USEFM –  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

Only one Open-to category should remain:  All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.

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 number of hours per week.

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or his/her candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Duties

Conduct electrical projects as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or the FMM on USG controlled properties in Niamey, Niger. Train assigned apprentices.

 Perform all journeyman electrical related work using proper tools, materials and procedures as directed by the corresponding maintenance supervisor or the FMM. Install, repair, and wire various types of electric equipment as needed for projects assigned. Read drawings, sketches and blue prints as required for each project.

 Inventory supplies and assist with ordering and purchasing of tools and material as required.

 Clean shop and work area, maintain and make repairs to tools as required. Make routine checks for fire and safety hazards and report all discrepancies to the appropriate authority.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  Two years of journeyman electrician experience required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  Knowledge of various electrical systems and equipment is required.

Education Requirements:

Completion of elementary school is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  Level 2 (Limited knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing French and local language (Hausa and/or Zarma) is required; Level 1 (Rudimentary knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Must be creative and able to solve general work related problems. Must be able to make minor on the spot repairs to tools and equipment.

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 Niamey, Niger 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:

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:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

AEFM / USEFM

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”), 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.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. You Must also submit WORK Certificates under Other Documents as proof of work experience If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

Residency and/or Work Permit

Passport copy

Degree (not transcript)

Degree with transcript

Language Scores (if available)

Driver’s License

Certificate or License

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 Niamey, Niger.

More information: https://ne.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/