Audio Visual Technician
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
Ordinarily Resident (OR)* / Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR)*
POSITION: Audio Visual Technician, FSN-7
OPENING DATE: May 12, 2008
CLOSING DATE: May 25, 2008
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 Audio Visual Technician in the Public Affairs Section (PAS).
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
The Audio Visual Technician is responsible for supporting important mission events in Kabul and throughout Afghanistan; recording appropriate American Embassy Television Network (AETN) and Voice of America (VOA) programs for use by the Embassy. Is responsible for installation, maintenance, repair, operation of a variety of audiovisual equipment and use of advanced graphic design skills to design an array of PAO brochures, flyers and other visual aids.
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: One year of progressive experience in use and maintenance of audiovisual equipment, printing equipment, planning and executing a variety of art work, visual aids and exhibit is required.
Language: level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading English, Dari and Pashto is required.
Knowledge: Good knowledge of a variety of audiovisual equipment and equipment used in diagnosis and repair of A/V equipment and thorough knowledge of all standard safety precautions and procedures is required.
Must have knowledge of various methods and techniques of visual communications such as exhibits, illustrations in publications and assembling of display units. Should have knowledge of printing, designing, photocopying and general clerical skills.
Abilities and Skills: Ability to install, operate and carry out routine maintenance and monitor repairs on various audiovisual equipment and the ability to design layout of thematic art/exhibit programs is required. Should have the ability to interpret the needs of staff and related electronic equipment to program requirements. Must have good interpersonal skills to handle people with politeness and tact. Good computer skills including use of e-mail is require.
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 08-35
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 25, 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.