Latest Job vacancy at American Embassy Abuja

Latest Job vacancy at American Embassy Abuja


Job Description


United States Mission
Abuja
Vacancy Announcement
No. 2012-008 Date: January 28, 2013 Ref:
Subject: AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) TECHNICIAN
Location: ABUJA – FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates


POSITION TITLE: A/C Technician – FSN-04/FP-AA
OPENING DATE: January 28, 2013
CLOSING DATE: February 08, 2013
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N1,393,184 p.a.
(Starting basic salary)
Position Grade: FSN-04
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid
in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR – AEFM, EFM/MOH – US$24,518
(Starting Salary) p.a.; Position Grade: FP-AA


NOTE: ALL NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE
REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR
CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE
RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING
OFFICER UNDER COM AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE OFFICIALLY
ASSIGNED TO POST


The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for
the positions of Air Conditioning (A/C) Technician in the Facilities Maintenance Section.BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
Incumbent performs skilled journeyman level refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic
work, which includes the installation, maintenance and repair of electric powered
refrigeration and air-conditioning equipments and systems. Equipment and systems may
include, but are not limited to industrial and residential refrigerators and freezers, cold
storage equipment, dehumidifiers, water coolers and air-conditioning systems.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with
specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will
not be considered.
1. Completion of Primary school is required. Completion of vocational training or
apprenticeship recognized as producing journeyman mechanic skill is required.
2. Minimum of one (1) year journeyman mechanic in air-condition experience is
required.
3. Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Writing in English is required.
4. Full journeyman mechanic knowledge in air-conditioning and refrigeration is
required.
5. Must be able to use all types of air-conditioning tools.
6. A valid Nigerian driver’s license is required.


SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S.
Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically
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.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs
Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report
are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment
(FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar
days of their employment.
5. 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application
will not be considered:
1. Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or
curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus.
2. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form
DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned)
that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this
position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please
reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.
Or submit to [email protected]
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CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: February 08, 2013