Vacancy title:
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic

Jobs at:
American Embassy Kigali Mission Rwanda

Deadline of this Job:
4th December 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 20th November 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Kigali is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for position of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic.

The work schedule for this position is Full time (40 hours per week).

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

Performs journeyman level refrigeration and air conditioning installation, preventive and routine maintenance, and routine and urgent repairs on refrigeration and air conditioning systems and equipment in GO and STL office and residential properties. Knowledgeable of general mechanical systems, thermodynamics, controls, motors, and refrigeration and air conditioning components. Knowledgeable of electrical and plumbing systems as they relate to refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 3 years journeyman level refrigeration and air conditioning skilled trades in maintenance or construction work.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary school is required. Completion of 2 years vocational training or apprenticeship leading to a Journeyman Level Certificate as a refrigeration and air conditioning technician is required.

LANGUAGE: Level III English and Kinyarwanda (good working knowledge speaking/reading/writing) is required (This may be tested)

Must have a valid local driver's license.

A hands-on skills test will be conducted for candidates invited for interview.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications and complete a mandatory probationary period for LE Staff.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

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. 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.

Other Information:

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:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
  
• AEFM / USEFM
  
• FS on LWOP and CS in LWOP **
  

IMPORTANT:

Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.

If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.

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

What is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc? ( https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/VA-Definitions-and-Additional-Employment-Considerations.pdf )

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

• The Mission may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
  
• Current employees of the Mission who have not successfully completed their initial probationary periods are not eligible to apply. Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory or MBC score of 100 points or less, on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
  
• Current employees of the Mission hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment. This does not apply for employees on a PSA (Temp), or those are hired on a When Actually Employed (WAE) or intermittent work schedule.
  
• Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.