About
- Announcement Number:
- BAMAKO-2022-018 R01
- Hiring Agency:
- Embassy Bamako
- Position Title:
- Maintenance Foreman (Special Project)
- Open Period:
- 08/16/2022 – 09/06/2022Format MM/DD/YYYY
- Vacancy Time Zone:
- GMT
- Series/Grade:
- LE – 1210 7
- Salary:
- XOF CFA8,836,454 – XOF CFA8,836,454
- Work Schedule:
- Full-time –
- Promotion Potential:
- LE-7
- Duty Location(s):
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1inBamako, ML
- Telework Eligible:
- No
- For More Info:
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HR Section
000-000-0000
[email protected]
Overview
- Hiring Path:
- • Open to the public
- Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
- For USEFM – FP is 07. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Only one Open-to category should remain:• All Interested Applicants / All Sources - 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:
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- Full Time (40 hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of a confirmed offer of employment.
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- Supervisory Position:
- Yes
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
- No
Duties
This position supervises and directs the daily operations and activities of a multi-trade section of 16 facilities maintenance workers that includes painters, welders, masons and carpenters. Position is located in the Facility Maintenance Section and supervised by the Residential Maintenance Supervisor. Position performs supervisory responsibilities such as assigning work, provide job instructions, inspect work in progress for quality, provide work order completion reports, approves leave, provides training, coaching and counseling of subordinates, develop work requirement statements, participates in selection of candidates to be hired, recommends disciplinary action when warranted and rates performance on employee performance reports.
Qualifications and Evaluations
- Requirements:
- EXPERIENCE: 4 years of progressively responsible experience (including 2 years of supervisory experience) in the maintenance of buildings including, but not limited to, carpentry, painting, millwork, masonry work, door locks and hardware, drywall and plaster repairs and roofing is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must be able to read and accurately interpret blueprints, sketches, technical drawings, trade manuals and equipment operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals. Must have good working knowledge of International Building Code (IBC) and simplified engineering principles. Must be knowledgeable of local codes.
- Education Requirements:
- Completion of high school (or host nation equivalent) is required. Completion of a vocational program or apprenticeship program recognized as producing journeyman level mechanical skill or equivalent experience is required.
- Evaluations:
- LANGUAGE:
English – Good working Knowledge is required. Good vocabulary and understanding of grammar and able to construct sentences. Able to use English as part of normal work duties including having conversations with customers and answer questions.
This may be tested.
French and Bambara – Fluent is required. Able to use the language fluently and accurately, making only minor errors of pronunciation and grammar. Able to conduct all work in French and Bambara. Almost as proficient in French and Bambara as in your native language.
This may tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to correctly use the tools of the trade, power equipment such as drills, hand tools, measuring devices, reciprocating saws, air compressors, aerial lift platforms, etc. Must be able to work at elevated heights on ladders, in a man-lift or bucket truck. Must possess computer skills, use email, calculator and other basic office equipment. Must have a valid driver’s license for at least 5 years.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): 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.
- 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 U.S. Mission in Bamako, Mali 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 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 with reemployment rights *** IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. 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 (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
How to Apply
- How to Apply:
- All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Security Certification.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms?_ref=eflxbnpnpt0
- Required Documents:
- To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:
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- Degree (not transcript)
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- Other Document
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- Other Document 2
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- Driver’s License
Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable) -
- Next Steps:
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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 U.S. Mission in Bamako, Mali.
