U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia Mechanic (Building Trades) Metal Worker Jobs in Ethiopia

U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia Mechanic (Building Trades) Metal Worker Jobs in Ethiopia

Announcement Number: Addis-2022-044(RA)

Hiring Agency: Embassy Addis Ababa

Position Title: Mechanic (Building Trades)/Metal
Worker - All Interested Applicants/All Sources

Open Period: 09/29/2022 - 10/13/2022
Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3

Series/Grade: LE - 1210 5

Salary: Not Specified

Work Schedule: Full-time - The work schedule for
this position is:

Full Time (44 hours per week)

Promotion Potential: LE-5

Promotion Potential Explanation: None. This is advertised at the Full Performance Level FSN-5 which is equivalent to FP-09.

Duty Location(s): 2 Vacancy in Addis Ababa, ET

Telework Eligible: No

Overview

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 09. 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.

Summary

The U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Mechanic (Building Trades).

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (44 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 their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

The incumbent is employed as a metalworker under Facility section to carry out skilled maintenance and repair work throughout the New Embassy Compound (NEC) functional/office buildings, on-compound ancillary support and residential buildings, recreational facilities, and other owned/leased properties.

The basic function of a metalworker is operating manual or automated machineries and hand tools used to form, cut, join metal, finish, and assemble metal components.

Jobholder would repair, adjust, and manufacture metallic doors, compound gates, windows, handrails, guardrails, grills, gutter, generator shed, and maintenance of door handles and perform inspections.

Also, assists, as needed other shops such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and general cleanup of work areas.

Other tasks of a metalworker include showing basic safety and how to operate the machine tools for less experienced workers (e.g., newly recruited junior and apprentice metalworkers).

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements

Experience

A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working as a journey-level metal worker in the manufacturing, repair and maintenance of doors, compound gates, windows, handrails, guardrails, grills, gutter, generator shed and perform inspections.

Note

Please upload all work experience copies of yours under "Other Document 1 or 2"

Education Requirements

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

Education

Successful completion of High school and a vocational training diploma/certificate (2-3 years of studies) from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level metalwork.

Note

Please upload all copies of your Education under "Secondary (high) school certificate"

Evaluations

Language

English Level 2 - Limited knowledge; written & spoken. (This may be tested)

Amharic Level 3 - Good working knowledge; written & spoken.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to complete metal projects with accuracy and precision.

Ability to safely use machinery and tools involved in metalwork.

Ability to follow directions.

Ability to work in an environment that occasionally gets very loud.

Ability to identify problems or dangers, report issues and provide solution.

Communication and interpersonal skills to answer queries from end-users.

Ability to work as part of a team, work under pressure and a tight schedule.

Flexibility and ability to work with minimum supervision

A flexible approach to work shifts and answer emergency calls at all hours.

Ability to lift tools, equipment, or parts, maximum weight 25 kilos.

Incumbent serves as an incidental operator of official vehicles and meets all requirements outlined in 14 FAM 433.

Must have a valid Auto/2nd grade driver's license.

Must have had a valid driver's license for a minimum of five (5) years. (These may be tested)

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

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia 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

(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.

How to Apply

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

Required Documents

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested completion of high school completion 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) (if applicable)

Residency and/or Work permit (if applicable)

Passport copy (if applicable)

Secondary school completion or High school certificate copy or transcript (required)

DD-214 - Member copy 4, Letter from Veterans' Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

SF - 50 (if applicable)

Work Experience

Driving license (required)

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 or phone.

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 Addis Ababa/Ethiopia.

For more information and job application details, see: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia Mechanic (Building Trades) Metal Worker Jobs in Ethiopia

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