Cameroon Job Opportunity: US Embassy Yaounde Seeking Electrician

Job & Business Opportunities

Electrician

Open to: All Interested Candidates
Position: Electrician, FSN-4; FP-AA
Opening date: December 2, 2011
Closing date: December 16, 2011
Work hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Note: All “NOT 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 of Electrician.

Basic Function of Position

Incumbent performs journeyman level electrical work, involving installation, maintenance and repair on all USG properties. Duties include: installation and maintenance of automatic voltage regulators, automatic transfer switches, transient voltage surge suppressors, electrical panels, fire alarm systems, alarm systems appliances, electrical outlets, ceiling fans, air conditioners, water heaters, etc…, in accordance with established trade practices and methods.

The complete list of duties and responsibilities of the position is available at: http://yaounde.usembassy.gov/pd027-2011.html

Qualifications Required

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

1. Education: Completion of elementary school and four years electrical studies and training in a recognized technical or vocational institution is required.

2. Experience: At least two years of journeyman electrical work experience in a large commercial or international organization is required.

3. Language: Level II (Basic 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 electrical trade. Must have knowledge of mathematics as they apply to physics and electricity. General electrical knowledge of Generator is required. Job knowledge will be tested.

5. Skills/Abilities: Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics and instruction manuals on installation and repair of equipment and appliances. Must be able to safely use all tools of trade such as meters, testing equipment, power tools and equipment.

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; or

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or

3. 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; plus

4. 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.

6. Additional information on how to apply for a position is available at: http://yaounde.usembassy.gov/job­_opportunities.html

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: December 16, 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.