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

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

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 (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.

Qualifications and Evaluations

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.

How to Apply

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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