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
OverviewHiring Path: Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency 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
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.
English Level 2 - Limited knowledge; written & spoken. (This may be tested)
Amharic Level 3 - Good working knowledge; written & spoken.
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)
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
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.
Please upload all copies of your Education under "Secondary (high) school certificate"
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya 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”), 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.
How to apply
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
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:
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 copies (required)
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.
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 Nairobi, Kenya.
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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