RE-ISSUE
VA-67- 08A October 29, 2008
Open to: All Interested Candidates
Position: Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Mechanic
Opening: October 31, 2008
Closing: November 14, 2008
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Salary: Not -Ordinarily Resident: Position Grade: FP-9
Ordinarily Resident: Position Grade: FSN-5
(A higher step and salary may be granted based on superior qualifications).
This is a re-issue of this position. Previous applicants for VA-67-08 need not
re-apply, as those applications will be considered.
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE
REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS ALLOWING
EMPLOYMENT IN COUNTRY PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION.
The Facilities Maintenance (FM) has an opening for the position of Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Mechanic, FSN-5. The position will be available immediately.
Basic Function:
Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, preventive maintenance and repairs to the New Embassy Compound’s electrical and HVAC air-conditioning equipment.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact HR Office on 363-6091.
Qualifications Required:
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information:
- Completion of secondary school is required. Completion of a vocational training and an apprenticeship program recognized as producing a Journeyman Mechanic. Certificate in air-conditioning and refrigeration as recognized by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) also required.
- Must have three years working experience as an air-conditioning mechanic.
à Level IV (fluent) English and level III Kiswahili ability also required.
- Must have basic working knowledge of all tools, electrical and mechanical and test equipment associated with the trade. Must have the ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
- Must have computer skills in MS word and MS Excel.
Selection Process:
WHEN EQUALLY QUALIFIED, U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER (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:
- Applicants must be eligible for appointment under host government laws and regulations.
- Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
- Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
- Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
- Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining candidacy.
- Applicants must be available for an interview and for proficiency testing as required by the selecting official. If the applicant has not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please call the Embassy Human Resources Office at 363-6091.
To Apply
Interested candidates for this position should submit the following to the Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 606, Village Market, 00621, Nairobi:
- Application for Employment Form and a detailed resume or CV with specific wording indicating your experience on each qualification/requirement of the position.
- You must include documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, and awards) that addresses the minimum requirements for the position as listed above. If you do not include supporting documentation, your application will not be considered.
Definitions:
- AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:
--US citizen;
--Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18;
--Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service
member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or
establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;
--Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of
assignment abroad, approved safe-haven abroad, or alternate safe-haven abroad; and
--Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil,
Foreign, or uniform services.
- EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign of Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.
- Member of Household: A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.
- 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.
Cleared: MKatterson
Cleared: BGresham
