- Announcement Number:
- BAMAKO-2021-026 R02
- Hiring Agency:
- Embassy Bamako
- Position Title:
- Mason, All Interested Applicants
- Open Period:
- 04/20/2022 – 05/21/2022Format MM/DD/YYYY
- Vacancy Time Zone:
- GMT
- Series/Grade:
- LE – 1210 4
- Salary:
- XOF CFA4,179,918 – XOF CFA4,179,918
- Work Schedule:
- Full-time –
- Promotion Potential:
- LE-4
- Duty Location(s):
- 1 Vacancy in
Bamako, 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 AA Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
• 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:
- No
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
- No
Duties
Performs skilled work for masonry construction, maintenance and repairs at US Government owned or leased real properties. The position in Facility Management section. The supervision is provided by Special Projects Maintenance Foreman. This is not a supervisory position. Makes repairs to existing brickwork, concrete structures, surface finishes and tile work including all preparatory activities. Performs quality control, scheduling and all safety functions related to the works. Maintains all tools in good working order and advises supervisor of any needed materials, supplies and/or equipment.
Qualifications and Evaluations
- Requirements:
- EXPERIENCE: At least two years of continuous, progressive work experience as a journeyman mason is required plus some semi-skilled experience in the other building and maintenance trades is required .
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must possess full knowledge of established practices and procedures involved in the masonry and building trades.
- Education Requirements:
- Completion of vocational education (BT2) and training or apprenticeship recognized as producing a highly skilled journeyman Mason is required.
- Evaluations:
- LANGUAGE:English: Basic Knowledge of English is required – Able to use greetings, ask questions and give simple directions. Can form basic sentences and express basic thoughts.
This will be tested.
French: Good Working Knowledge of French is required – Good vocabulary and understanding of grammar and able to construct sentences. Able to use French as part of normal work duties including having conversations with customers and answer questions.
This may be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must possess a strong working knowledge of the masonry field and the ability to use the tools of the trade. Experience with powered tools such as pneumatic hammers and concrete sprayers is required. Must possess basic math skills for simple calculations of area, volume, etc. and conversion of metric to imperial system is required. Must be able to safely operate and maintain shop tools and power equipment and perform heavy lifting (up to 41 kgs). A valid driver’s license for a minimum of five (5) years is required.
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 subject to a background investigation, including biometric screening, and must be approved for a security certification or security clearance, as applicable for the position. All applicants under consideration may be subject to a pre-employment medical examination as applicable.
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 by the HR Officer when the conditional offer is presented.
- 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.
- Required Documents:
- In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
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- Degree (not transcript)
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- Driver’s License
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- Other Document
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- Other Document 2
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- 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.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, and required qualifications, 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.
