ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 37/2016
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy announcement.
POSITION: Trades Helper
CLOSING DATE: July 28, 2016
WORK HOURS: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-2 (Starting salary ZK60,347.15 p.a.); Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Base Schedule FP-CC* (Starting salary $20,623.00) *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Mission in Zambia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Carpenter. NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered. Thank you for your understanding.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Trades Helper provides assistance in routine mechanical, electrical, carpentry, ironworks, gardening, and plumbing repairs and installations in conjunction with technicians and mechanics. S/he assists in various manual tasks such as demolition work, painting, plumbing, carpentry, routine maintenance, and general cleaning. The incumbent prepares worksites and maintains tools and equipment, brings tools, supplies and materials to worksites, cleans the site, loads and unloads materials and also loads construction debris into dump truck. S/he uses hand and power tools under the supervision of the technicians and mechanics as necessary. An Equal Opportunity Employer
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. 1.
EDUCATION: Successful completion of senior secondary school is required.
2. EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of maintenance or construction semi-skilled work experience in skilled trades with significant focus on building systems is required.
3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) English is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to read and interpret basic schematic drawings and manufacture’s technical data is required. Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment and parts weighing a minimum of 25 kilograms is also required.
5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: A general understanding in the use of specialty tools and equipment required to properly install, repair and maintain building systems is required.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our website at http://zambia.usembassy.gov/openjobs.html and/or by contacting the Human Resources Office on telephone number +260-211-357000 extension 7284, 7153 and 7136.
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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: (1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* (2) AEFM / USEFM (3) FS on LWOP** * IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final. ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA: An Equal Opportunity Employer 1. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status. 2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply. 3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule. 4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a background security clearance.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified. 1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above); and 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
