U.S. Embassy and Consulate in South Africa Regional Security Technician Jobs in South Africa

U.S. Embassy and Consulate in South Africa Regional Security Technician Jobs in South Africa

Announcement Number: Cape Town-2022-085

Hiring Agency: Consulate Cape Town

Position Title: Regional Security Technician - All Interested Applicants/All Sources

Open Period: 10/07/2022 - 10/21/2022
Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2

Series/Grade: LE - 1210 8

Salary: ZAR R383,857

Work Schedule: Full-time

Promotion Potential: LE-8

Duty Location(s): 1 in Cape Town, SF

Telework Eligible: No

Overview

Hiring Path

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 06. 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: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Start Date

Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (12 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/ certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

Incumbent performs inspections, installations, preventative maintenance, and emergency repair of unclassified technical security, counterterrorism, and life-safety equipment deployed by Diplomatic Security (DS) at U.S. diplomatic missions overseas.

Studies and make recommendations for ways to improve the effectiveness of the security systems at U.S. diplomatic missions in the Engineering Services Center (ESC) Pretoria including constituent posts.

Requirements

Experience

At least three (3) years of hands-on field experience in major repairs and installation of electrical and heavy-duty mechanical equipment, CCTV, public address, AVBCS, reading and interpreting architectural and engineering design drawings is required.

Job Knowledge

Should have knowledge and/or experience in installing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical and electronic systems; hydraulic and/or pneumatic equipment; in working with different types of steel, concrete and masonry wall construction, anchors and bolts.

Should be able to use knowledge and skills to rectify problems associated with security equipment independently.

Education Requirements

Mandatory

Completion of high school in addition to two (2) years of apprenticeship or an advanced equivalent local level of occupational training as technician, electrician, or mechanic is required.

Completion of Secondary School or Local Mandatory Schooling and received high school diploma

Evaluations

Language

English level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/ Writing/ Speaking is required.

Skills and Abilities

Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Ability to use MS Excel, Access, and Word software and Internet search engines.

Must be able to read blueprints and schematic diagrams of electrical and mechanical drawings, minor adjustments, and repairs.

Must be able to apply knowledge of above in the installation and M&R to FE/BR
doors and windows.

Ability to use electronic test equipment.

Ability to present a friendly, helpful, patient and caring impression to customers.

Ability to talk and relate to U.S. and local personnel from a variety of backgrounds and Mission offices.

Ability to be firm but tactful when explaining policy or limitations on resources.

Ability to use special lifting equipment and/or coordination of unskilled laborers. The nature of work may require working from a ladder, in crawl spaces, above ceiling areas and other non-office areas of a building structure.

Ability to deal with upset or difficult clients while keeping own temper/composure.

Ability to assure upset/angry clients that their concerns will be addressed while not promising.

Actions/ results that are inconsistent with Mission practices.

Ability to employ a problem-solving approach to difficult issues rather than assigning blame.

Ability to maintain objectivity in difficult situations.

Must be available for frequent travel. The

position may travel alone or as part of a regional security team.

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.

Agency Benefits

U.S. Mission in South Africa

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

(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.

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.

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

South African Identity Document

Matric (Grade 12 Certificate)

Driver’s 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 South Africa.

For more information and job application details, see: U.S. Embassy and Consulate in South Africa Regional Security Technician Jobs in South Africa

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