ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 47/15
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources
POSITION: Plumber (Re-Advertised)
CLOSING DATE: November 18, 2015
WORK HOURS: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week
SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-04 (Starting salary ZK 84, 333.71); Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-AA (Starting salary $25, 011) *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.
The U.S. Mission in Zambia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Plumber.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent installs and repairs plumbing systems including but not limited to sinks, showers, water heaters, water filters, toilets, pipes, pressure pumps, pressure vessels, and boreholes. S/he ensures hot and cold water taps operate properly with adequate pressure. The incumbent also installs and repairs sewer disposal systems for bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms. Ensures that drains are large enough and open and pipes are joined without leaking. S/he assists with installation and preparing of plumbing systems for swimming pools, ensuring that pipes are correctly attached, pumps and filters are correctly installed.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
EDUCATION:
Successful completion of senior secondary school and craft certificate in plumbing is required. Completion of one (1) year vocational training or apprenticeship is required.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of working experience as a plumber is required. 3
LANGUAGE:
Fluent (Level III) English is required. (This will be tested.)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must be able to use all tools of the trade. (This will be tested.). A valid driver’s license is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Full journeyman knowledge of established plumbing procedures and safety rules is required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:
2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)
WHERE TO APPLY:
Human Resources Office: The Human Resources Officer Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 320065, Lusaka E-mail Address: HR_Lusaka@state.gov
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
