Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 04, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

About
Hiring Agency: US. Embassy Kigali
Duty Location(s): Kigali, RW
For More Info:
HR Section
+250-252-596-400
Kigali HRRecruitment@state.gov  

Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees (https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf) before you apply.

Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Kigali is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for position of Lead Maintenance Technician.

Duties
• The Lead Maintenance Technician provides full supervision over eight (8) multi-trade technicians and tradesmen.
• Oversight of journeyman level installation, preventive and routine maintenance, and routine and urgent repairs on facilities, systems, and equipment in Government Owned and Operational Lease office and residential properties.
• S/he is knowledgeable in electrical, mechanical, and structural trades including methods, materials, and tools.
• The incumbent will possess detailed knowledge in electrical safety, diagnostics, codes, methods, installations, repairs, and maintenance.
• S/he establishes and enforces journeyman level electrical standards for government properties in accordance with International Building Codes.
• The Lead Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Superintendent and serves as the Maintenance Superintendent in their absence.

Qualifications and Evaluations
EXPERIENCE:
• A minimum of 3 years journeyman level electrician skilled trades in maintenance or construction work. Listed experience must include a minimum of one year of multi-trade experience. Listed experience must also include one year in supervisory capacity for work involving large office, commercial facility, or similar complex or compound according to international construction standards with use of drawings and specifications such as International Building Code (IBC) or similar standards.
• Applicants must possess category B on their driving license and provide proof prior to closing of this announcement.

Education Requirements:
• Completion of secondary school is required. Completion of vocational training or apprenticeship leading to a Journeyman Level Certificate as an electrician is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
• Good working knowledge (writing/speaking/reading) of English and Kinyarwanda is required. This may be tested

Qualifications:
• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications and complete a mandatory probationary period for LE Staff.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The U.S. Mission 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.

Benefits and Other Info
Agency Benefits:
• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Kigali may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
(2) AEFM / USEFM
(3) FS on LWOP and CS in LWOP **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS in LWOP status with re-employment or reinstatement rights back to their agency or bureau.

What is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc? (https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/VA-Definitions-and-Additional-Employment-Considerations.pdf)

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. The Mission may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
2. Current employees of the Mission who have not successfully completed their initial probationary periods are not eligible to apply. Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory or MBC score of 100 points or less, on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
3. Current employees of the Mission hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment. This does not apply for employees on a PSA (Temp), or those are hired on a When Actually Employed (WAE) or intermittent work schedule.
4. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: High School

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Job application procedure

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

To apply for this position applicants must electronically submit the documents listed below to be considered for employment. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible and qualified.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Required Documents:
• High School Diploma
• Vocational training certificate from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with specialization in the Electrical field.
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
• List of references
• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification
• Driver's License

Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language, skills, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Kigali.

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