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Job Vacancy 3

NO:                        12/12

 

OPEN TO:             ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES - ALL AGENCIES

 

POSITION:            A52-658 MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (HVAC) FSN-4; FP-AA*                          

OPENING DATE:    MAY 15, 2012

CLOSING DATE:    UNTIL FILLED

WORK HOURS:   Full time; 40 hours/week

 

SALARY:           *Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Starting Salary and Position Grade FP-AA* to be   confirmed by Washington. Ordinarily Resident (OR): $139,599.87 pesos per year (FSN-4 starting salary) 

  (NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED WORK PERMIT AND/OR MUST HAVE THE APPROPRIATE RESIDENCY PERMIT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.)

 

*EFMs AND MOHs MUST HAVE AT LEAST SIX MONTHS REMAINING AT POST IF THEY HAVE A CURRENT CLEARANCE, BUT ONE YEAR AT POST IF NOT.

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The U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez is seeking one individual for the position of Maintenance Mechanic (HVAC) for the Facilities Maintenance Office (FMS)

 

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Employee performs repairs and preventive maintenance to all Air Conditioning and refrigeration equipment at the Consulate and all government properties. Completes daily work assignments and reoccurring preventive maintenance activities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

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

-       Completion of vocational technical institute with emphasis on air conditioning and mechanical systems is required.

-       Two years of journeyman HVAC experience in the trade of this primary expertise plus two years semi-skilled experience in other trade areas is required.

-       Level I (rudimentary) English and level III (good working knowledge) Spanish is required. Please see section “TO Apply”.

-       Must possess a valid driver’s license.

-       Must be able to work safely, use hand and mechanic tools associated with plumber, prolog walking, bending climbing ladders, and lift heavy objects.

 

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.

 

ALL APPLICANTS MUST PASS A RIGOUROUS SECURITY CERTIFICATION PROCESS

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

- Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful

   Candidacy.

- Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions

    within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

- 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.

-   All Locally Employed Staff (LES) who have less than one year working in a position are not eligible to apply.

-   In adherence to the recent guidance from the government of Mexican (GOM) to comply with the Mexican Nationality Law, all Mexican-American dual nationals need to be aware that they will be recognized as Mexican nationals by the GOM.  Dual nationals are hereby advised that this may affect their application for employment as well as their application for security clearance.  Until further guidance is received from the Legal Office of the State Department, EFMs will continue to be hired under the American Pay Plan; however, should the new policy be implemented, their appointment may change to the Local Compensation Plan.

 

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED:

-          Review the complete Vacancy announcement at: http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov

-          Application for U.S. Federal Employment (Universal Employment Application UEA DS-174); or

-          A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an DS-174; plus

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

-          Other documentation (e.g., high school diploma, essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

-          Test score of English Language TOEIC or TOEFL, for non-native speaker (cost is the applicant’s responsibility).

-          Level I English (rudimentary). You will be called by Consulate personnel to set a date for the exam.

-          Copy of Typing test results (test may be taken at: www.typingtest.com)

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

American Consulate General /Human Resources Office

Paseo de la Victoria # 3650

Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua 32543

Tel: 656-227-3000 ext 3146

FAX: 656-613-0757

E-mail: cdjhr@state.gov

 

DEFINITIONS

1. AEFM:  A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:

-- US Citizen;

-- Spouse or child who is at least age 18;

-- Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;

-- Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safe haven abroad, or alternate safe haven abroad; and

-- Does not receive a USG annuity of pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services.

2. EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.

3. MOH: Someone who: 1) has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) resides at post with the sponsoring employee.

4. OR: A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country.

5. NOR: Typically NORs are US Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are eligible for employment under an American USG pay plan, on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.

       CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: UNTIL FILLED

The US Mission in Mexico 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.                                                                          

Drafter:  SVillarreal                         Cleared:                JHinden                       

Cleared: RHensley                                                         LZuñiga                                             

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