Cameroon Jobs - Plumber Foreman: US Embassy in Yaounde needs services of a Plumber Foreman

Plumber Foreman

Open to:     All Interested Candidates
Position:     Plumber Foreman, FSN-6; FP-8                   
Opening date:   September 12, 2011  
Closing date:     September 26, 2011                            
Work hours:      Full-time (40 hours/week)

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

The U. S. Embassy in Yaoundé is seeking an individual for the position ofPlumber Foreman.

Basic Function of PositionIncumbent provides work guidance to four plumbers and performs journeyman level plumbing work, installation, and preventive maintenance at all U.S. Government properties, including the Embassy Branch Office and the official residence in Douala. Duties include performing diagnostic inspections and repairs on all internal and external components of all plumbing related items; overseeing the day-to -day performance of four plumbers, instructing and guiding them as required; installing water heaters, water tanks, pump systems, and making sure proper installation practices are followed to include proper drain and proper system clean out.  
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.  Please contact the Embassy at 2220-1500, Ext. 4006 if you need one.

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

1.  Education:  A GCE “O” level or CAP in Plumbing is required.

2.  Experience:  At least five years of journeyman plumbing technical experience with emphasis on pumping systems and controls in an international organization or a large local institution is required. 

3.  Language: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and level II (Basic Knowledge) Speaking/Reading French are required and will be tested.

4.  Job Knowledge:  Must have full journeyman knowledge of established practices and procedures of the plumbing trade and must be able to fully read and understand plumbing schematics on installation and repairs.  Job knowledge will be tested.

5.  Skills/Abilities: Must be able to train and provide work guidance to others.  Must be able to use all tools of the plumbing trade such as pipe threading machines and soft welding. 

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.

6. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a Locally Employed Staff security clearance.

TO APPLY:
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application: 
1. Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) available online or at the Embassy; or2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus4.  Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 817,
U.S. Embassy Yaoundé
Cameroon
Via email at: ydeapplicants@state.gov (Please, indicate the title of the position on the “Subject:” line)

POINT OF CONTACT: 
Telephone: 2220-1500, Ext 4006
FAX: 2220-1500, Ext 4532

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: September 26, 2011

The U.S. Mission in Cameroon 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.

Approved by Management Officer Robert Lane