Announcement Number: Nouakchott-2023-033

Hiring Agency: Embassy Nouakchott

Position Title: Electrical Control Technician- Open to- All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Open Period: 08/10/2023 - 08/24/2023

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT

Series/Grade: LE - 1220 7

Salary: MRU UM662,110 - MRU UM662,110 /Per Year

Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours/weekly

Promotion Potential: LE-7

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in

Nouakchott, MR

Telework Eligible: No

For More Info: HR Section

 222-45-25-2660

NouakchottHR@state.gov

Overview

Hiring 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

Marketing Statement:

 We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary: The work schedule for this position is: full time 40 hours per week

 

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

Basic Function of the Position: Employed as an Electrical Control Technician the incumbent will carry out skilled maintenance and repair work throughout the New Embassy Compound/New Consulate Compound (NEC/NCC) buildings, grounds and residential owned/leased properties. Work assignments will be directed by the Facility Manager or an assigned Supervising Engineer.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years experience as an Electrical Control Technician with digital building control system knowledge is required. A minimum of three (3) years of experience must be with large, modern, commercial or Government office building in operations and maintenance. Knowledge of U.S building, trade,construction, fire and safety codes and standards are highly desirable.

Job Knowledge: The incumbent shall possess job knowledge to include general computer literacy, basic math and the ability to use measurement tools needed to lay out and cut shaped, threaded, and joined materials. In addition He/she must have a good working knowledge of building electrical control systems (structure and design), direct digital control technology, devices and control wiring. He/she must be familiar with international building, electrical codes to be able to perform installation, maintenance, and repair work to meet code requirements. A general knowledge of building systems and operations, electrical principles and theories, and familiarization of the proper use and hazards of chemical materials is needed. Knowledge of normal, standby, and emergency modes of utility, generator, automatic transfer switches and UPS power is required. The incumbent must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point etc) and other computer programs like AutoCAD.

Education Requirements:

The position requires successful completion of secondary school and two (2) years of journey level training in the repair and maintenance of digital building control systems. Education or technical training in a field related to specialized electrical building controls or related electrical equipment through a recognized trade union, technical school or equivalent; accredited trade school,college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. One year of work experience is equivalent to thirty (30) semester hours of coursework from an accredited trade school,college or university. BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, with emphasis on computer controlled building systems is desirable.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level III Good Working Knowledge (Writing/Speaking/Reading) of English and French is required. Language skills may be tested.

Skills and Abilities: The incumbent shall have the skills and abilities in the following areas: testing electrical components and taking equipment readings with various meters, hand tools, power tools, and specialty tools to determine appropriate repairs. He/she must be able to use tools of the trade in order to install, troubleshoot and repair building electrical control automated systems and all associated devices. Additional skills include working with emergency standby generator systems; distinguishing frequencies and sounds, color codes and odors in the operation of equipment in order to troubleshoot for repairs. The incumbent must have substantial skill in comprehending engineering reports, specifications and related materials in English.  Additional abilities include responding to emergency situations in an efficient and timely manner to effect immediate repairs; work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes, indoors or outdoors to complete work assignments; communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, contractors and vendors to obtain and provide pertinent information. A driver’s license is required. He/she must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks. Incumbent must be organized.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): 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.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Nouakchott, Mauritania 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”), 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: Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered:

• Create an account on the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) website via the Embassy website https://mr.usembassy.gov/
• Choose Announcement Number Nouakchott-2023-020 CLO Coordinatorand complete the online application.
• Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (eg. College/university degree, copy of orders/Assignment notification, SF50, DD-214, (if applicable)

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site https://mr.usembassy.gov/

Required Documents:

• Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree (not transcript)
• Driver’s License
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

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 Nouakchott, Mauritania.

 

Pour la soumission, veuillez envoyer votre dossier de candidature via lien suivant :

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=uxnpnhnrpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=51626&orgId=98