POSITION: Refrigeration/Air-Conditioning Mechanic Foreman, FSN-04, FP-AA* (Entry and Training Level) – full grade of position FSN-05
OPENING DATE: April 12, 2012
CLOSING DATE: April 26, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: **Ordinarily Resident (OR): $5,706 per annum starting salary (Position Grade: FSN-04) *Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-09 (to be confirmed by Washington)
NOTE: ALL NON-LIBERIAN APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS ALLOWING WORK IN COUNTRY BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
The U.S. Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Refrigeration/Air-Conditioning Mechanic Foreman within the Facility Operations and Maintenance Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
Incumbent serves as Foreman of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Shop directing 4 (four) journeyman A/C mechanics and one Trade Helper responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of electric refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment (HVAC) and systems.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs skilled journeyman level refrigeration and Air-Conditioning mechanic work involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electric powered refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment and systems of all types including, but not limited to, industrial and residential refrigerators and freezers, cold storage equipment, dehumidifiers, water-coolers, and air-conditioning systems. Examines equipment or makes diagnostic tests to determine nature and extent of work necessary.
• Supervises and directs the disassembling of equipment and adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective parts or components to correct malfunctioning motors, compressors, cooling units, condensers, valves, relays, switches, pipers, and other controls using hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, and pliers, welding, soldering, and cutting equipment and various electric and other testing instruments.
• Periodically, ensures the inspection, testing, cleaning, and servicing of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment. May direct PSA-Limited contractors or daily hires.
• Performs other tasks as may be directed by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Completion of secondary school is required. Completion of vocational training or apprenticeship recognized as producing journeyman mechanic skills, or equivalent experience is required. .
2. Three (3) years of journeyman A/C mechanic experience is required in addition to one year supervisory experience.
3. Level III (Good Working Knowledge) of written and spoken English is required.
4. Must have full journeyman mechanic knowledge of established practices and procedures of the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration trade. Must have full knowledge of the use of the various tools, standards, reading technical drawings and equipment of the trade. Full knowledge of installation, repair and maintenance is required.
5. Must have the ability to use all tools of the trade. Must have excellent mechanical skills relating to the trade. Ability to disassemble equipment and adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective parts or components to correct malfunctioning motors, compressors, cooling units, condensers, valves, relays, switches, pipers, and other controls using hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches and pliers.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office, (231) 776-777000) and at http://monrovia.usembassy.gov/vacancies.html.
SELECTION PROCESS:
When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US 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 US 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.
TO APPLY: Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or
2. 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; or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus
4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US 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. 3A.
If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application:
A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class/Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Human Resources Office
Attention: Refrigeration/Air-Conditioning Mechanic Foreman
American Embassy
P. O. Box 98 1000 Monrovia 10
Liberia
Drop in application box at Gate #3. The Universal Application Form (DS-174) can be picked up at Gate 3 or the Human Resources Office or accessed on line.
Application Deadline: April 26, 2012
