Electricians American Embassy in Antananarivo

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 005/12– HR

OPEN TO: All Interested candidates

POSITION: Three (3) Electricians, FSN-5; FP-9

OPENING DATE: January 25, 2012

CLOSING DATE: February 8, 2012

WORK HOURS: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

LENGTH OF HIRE: Agreement renewable on annual basis

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The American Embassy in Antananarivo is seeking individuals to be assigned in the three positions of Electrician in the Facility Management section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

Incumbent will perform journeyman level maintenance and repair work on critical mission essential electrical, security alarm system, mechanical and plumbing system that are under ICASS service.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the U.S. Embassy Human Resources Office. Contact ext 2332.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Minimum completion of Elementary school is required and at least 2 years of vocational training on residential or industrial electricity is essential.
2. At least 5 years of experience as skilled electrician is required.
3. Language skills:

· Level II (Limited) Speaking/Reading English is required.

· Level II (Limited) Speaking/Reading French is required.

· Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/ Reading Malagasy is required.

4. Must be familiar with electrical and all tools related to the job. Familiarity with European electrical supplies and standard is required.
5. Ability to work in responsible and safety manner is essential.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, U.S. 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.

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

4. 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.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174). Forms available from Embassy reception or e-forms; or

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae, that provides the same information found on DS-174 (See Appendix below); or

3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the DS-174 along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet;

4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

6. For Malagasy: A copy of the National Identity Card is required;

For Non-Nationals: Copy of the Residency/Work permits that allow the applicant to work in the country is required.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

American Embassy Human Resources Office

P.O. Box 620 or at the Embassy Reception

Antananarivo 101

POINT OF CONTACT

Contact: Human Resources Office

Telephone: 261 20 23 480 00 Ext 2265/2332

FAX: 261 20 23 48035

Email: AntananarivoEmbHRO@state.gov

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: February 8, 2012

The US Mission in Antananarivo 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 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.