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Announcement Number: Yaounde-2022-032
Hiring Agency: Embassy Yaounde
Position Title: Generator Technician (All Interested Candidates / All Sources)

Open Period: 11/09/2022 – 11/23/2022 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1
Series/Grade: LE – 1210 6
Salary: XAF FCFA8,028,817
Work Schedule: Full-time –
Promotion Potential : LE-6
Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Yaounde, CM
Telework Eligible: No

 

 

For More Info:
 HR Section
 000-000-0000
 ydeapplicants@state.gov

Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
All Interested Applicants / All Sources.
For USEFM – FS is FP-8. Actual FS salary determined by Washington DC
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type:Permanent

Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary :
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week).

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Duties
Under the supervision of the Electrical/Mechanical Supervisor, the incumbent is employed as the Maintenance Mechanic – Generator to carry out skilled maintenance and repair work on prime and stand-by emergency generators for the New Embassy Compound (NEC) and residential owned/leased properties . Responds to scheduled, unscheduled and preventive maintenance work orders generated by the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Qualifications and Assessments
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of prime or standby power generators for large commercial properties such as high-rise office buildings, a hospital or college campus, or for the local utility company is required. One year of which should be in the operations, maintenance, and repair of 1000 KVA or larger generators.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of the internal working of a combustion engine, torque values ​​at various RPMs, and methods and standards for routine maintenance on combustion engines is required. Must have a very good technical understanding on how diesel engines are sized for generators in order to obtain optimum performance from both pieces of the packaged unit. Must know how to adjust valves, change filters and belts, adjust speed to achieve hertz levels (50 or 60 Hz), and make minor repairs. Must know how to research information on the internet in order to get up to date information from the generator manufacturer. Knowledge of fire and life safety codes and standards is required. These may be tested.

Educational Requirements:
Completion of secondary school (GCE O’Level/CAP) is required. Completion of training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing power generation diesel engine mechanics is required.

Ratings:
LANGUAGE: Limited Knowledge: Written/Speaking/Reading in English is required in order to understand verbal requests, read some technical material, and prepare simple reports. Limited Knowledge: Written/Speaking/Reading in French is required. These may be tested.

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have the skills and abilities in the following areas:

Diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, large packaged generator and alternator units; testing electrical components and taking equipment readings with various meters, hand, power, and specialty tools to determine appropriate repairs.

Lifting and carrying tools, equipment, or parts, maximum weight 25 kilos.

Additional skills include installation of emergency standby generator systems;

installation of plumbing lines required for the transmission and distribution of diesel fuel; distinguishing frequencies and sounds, color codes and odors in the operation of equipment in order to troubleshoot for repairs.

Additional abilities include responding to emergency situations in an efficient and timely manner to effect immediate repairs;

Work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, on ladders at various heights, and in temperature extremes, indoors or outdoors to complete work assignments;

Communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, contractors and vendors to obtain and provide relevant information.

Must have good computer skills, and able to write e-mails and research information on the Internet.

A valid driver’s license of not less than five (5) years is required.

Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks.

Must be organized, with a keen aptitude to work independently, impeccable integrity, strong initiative, good judgment and to maintain confidentiality.

These may be tested.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The US 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 .

Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the US Mission in Yaounde, Cameroon 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:
For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended to 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 US Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

*IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible US Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

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

For more information (ie, what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

 

How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Medical and Security clearances from the US Embassy.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

Diploma (GCE O’Level/CAP)

Trade School Course Certificate

Vocational Training/Apprenticeship Program

Driver’s License

Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)

DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

SF-50 (if applicable)

Other Documents

Other Documents 2

 

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

For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the US Mission in Yaounde, Cameroon.

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at:  https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/cmr/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms