Electrician
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
Ordinarily Resident (OR)* / Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR)*
POSITION: Electrician (FSN-5)
OPENING DATE: May 4, 2008
CLOSING DATE: May 17, 2007
WORK HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours/week
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NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Kabul is seeking an individual for the position of Electrician with Facilities Maintenance Section (FMS).
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
The incumbent is expected to perform all installation, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using acceptable methods and practices established by industry standards in U.S. Embassy properties including Chancery, Cafeteria, Staff Living Quarters and all other U.S. Government owned or leased properties.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
Education: Completion of secondary (high) school is required.
Experience: Three years experience working as an Electrician at journeyman level is required.
Language: Level 2 (limited knowledge) speaking/reading in English and level 3 (good working knowledge) speaking/reading in Dari language is required.
Knowledge: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models is required. Must have knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, circuits boards, processor chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, materials, methods and tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings or other structures.
Abilities and Skills: Should have the skills to repair machines or systems, determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it, install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. Must be skilled in the use of mathematics and scientific rules and methods to solve problems. Ability on manual dexterity, near vision, finger dexterity, visual color discrimination, problem sensitivity, information ordering and written comprehension, is required.
SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (OF-612); or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office, U.S. Embassy Kabul
Attention: Vacancy Announcement 08-33
Or through e-mail to this address: kabuljobs@state.gov
Applications must be removed from the envelopes before dropping to the Embassy application box at the front gate of the Embassy by no later than the closing date of the specific vacancy. Applications without a specific vacancy number or received after the closing date will not be considered. See Employment Opportunities on website: http://kabul.usembassy.gov
*DEFINITIONS
Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country
Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are US Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniformed service members who are eligible for employment under an American USG pay plan, on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: May 17, 2008
The US Mission in Afghanistan 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 Equal Employment Opportunity (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.