Building Automated System Engineering Technician (BASET) FSN-10/FP-5
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: No. 41/11
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
All Sources
POSITION: Building Automated System Engineering Technician (BASET) FSN-10/FP-5
This may alternatively be filled at the trainee level,
which is equivalent to FSN-09; FP-05 or FSN-8 ;FP-6
OPENING DATE: June 20, 2011
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: *Ordinarily Resident (OR): DJF 6,341,010 p.a. (Starting salary)
(Position Grade: FSN/10)
*Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): (Starting salary)
(Position Grade to be confirmed by Washington)
Trainee Salary: FSN/09: DJF 5,011,258 p.a. (Starting salary)
FSN/08: DJF 3,616,320 p.a. (Starting salary)
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti is seeking an individual for the position of Building Automated Systems Engineering Technician (BASET) in the Facility Maintenance Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Building Automated Systems Engineering Technician (BASET) will report directly to the Facility Manager and be responsible for the operation and maintenance of computer and microprocessor-controlled systems located throughout the U.S. Embassy Compound.
The BASET will perform maintenance and troubleshooting actions on computer or microprocessor controls for the following types of systems: building automation systems, air conditioning and ventilation equipment, variable frequency control equipment, generators and switchboard equipment, fuel distribution and dispensing, potable water treatment, domestic water pumping and distribution, waste water treatment, fire suppression, fire alarms, site perimeter gates and actuators, elevators, automatic queuing systems, kitchen equipment, digital and analog sensor’s, fiber optics and signal cabling and digital transmission. The Building Controls System Engineer may also be called on to support maintenance of electronically controlled locking and surveillance systems.
The BASET is not responsible for the general electrical and mechanical maintenance of these systems. She/he will, however, coordinate with other maintenance trades to ensure all equipment is properly and effectively maintained.
The BASET will become knowledgeable of O&M guides, programming and setup information for the above systems and will provide periodic reviews / updates of systems setup and control set-points. She/he will also communicate with vendors and manufacturers for equipment updates and will support quality assurance over work performed by service contract.
The BASET provides technical support and assistance to the Facility Manager.
The BASET provides maintenance and support of computerized equipment used by other trades in support of the Posts Reliability Centered Maintenance program. Equipment includes, but is not limited to: Infrared imaging, vibration analysis, water analysis, electrical and mechanical test sets and instruments.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact HR Office.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Education: A university or technical degree, Bachelor (BS) in computerized systems control and sensor technology or a related engineering field. Satisfactory completion of technical training courses and on-line coursework indicating proficiency in building systems control and sensor technology. Maintenance of digital systems and equipment may be substituted for formal training. Completion of vendor/software developer education in the types of systems installed in India is a plus.
2. Prior work experience: A minimum of three years field experience in the operation and maintenance of building computer and microprocessor control systems. The experience may have been gained as a result of performing general maintenance on computer controlled systems and equipment, however, at least two years must have been spent in direct maintenance of computers, microprocessors, sensors, and cabling.
Trainee Experience Required: FSN/09 trainee: A minimum of two years of in the operation and maintenance of building computer and microprocessor control systems with at least one year spent in direct maintenance of computers.
FSN/08 trainee: A minimum of one year of in the operation and maintenance of building computer and microprocessor control systems with at least six months in direct maintenance of computers.
3. Language requirement: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing French is required.
4. Job Knowledge: A thorough knowledge of programming, operations, and troubleshooting for computerized and microprocessor controls is mandatory. The successful candidate must be capable of rapidly assimilating vendor equipment programming guides and effectively applying this information to systems and equipment installed within the Embassy facilities. The candidate must demonstrate:
• A thorough knowledge of automated building systems and control.
• A thorough knowledge of programming set-points for a wide variety of computer and microprocessor controlled building equipment.
• A thorough knowledge of sensor troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration and replacement.
• A thorough knowledge of digital and analog signal cabling systems troubleshooting and repair.
• A thorough knowledge of controls and sensors for air conditioning chiller systems.
• A general knowledge of building air conditioning and ventilation systems
5. Skills/Abilities: Possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities of this position to include:
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding, and working at heights above thirty (30) feet.
• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking short distances.
• Working in dusty environments.
• Working outside in high temperatures and during rainy seasons.
Competency Testing:
Candidate must score satisfactorily on a written competency test demonstrating the following skills:
• Basic mechanical and electrical systems understanding.
• Troubleshooting, upgrade, maintenance and repair of computers and microprocessors.
• Programming set-points for computer and microprocessor controlled systems.
• Maintenance, calibration, repair, and replacement of sensors.
• Computerized controls for building automation and control of chillers and power generators.
• Maintenance and operation of test sets and monitoring equipment.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. 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 U.S. 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 as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) attached; or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or
3. 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; plus
4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. 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.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
U.S. Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box: 1014
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
POINT OF CONTACT
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 251-11-130-60-00, Ext. 6383
E-Mail: HROaddisababa@state.gov
FAX: 251-11-124-24-03
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The U.S. Mission in Djibouti 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.
Appendix A
DEFINITIONS
This diagram demonstrates how an Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) is also a U.S.- citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) as well as an Eligible Family Member (EFM).
1. Eligible Family Member (EFM): An individual related to a U.S. Government employee in one of the following ways:
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610);
• Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
• Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
• Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support.
2. U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
• U.S. Citizen; and,
• EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
• Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.
3. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): EFM (see above) eligible for a Family Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment:
• Is a U.S. citizen; and
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
• Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under chief of mission authority; and
• Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
• Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity
4. Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan. An MOH is:
• Not an EFM; and,
• Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
• Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household.
A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of family member. A MOH does not have to be a U.S. Citizen.
4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
• Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
• Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
• Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
• Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN).
NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or U.S. citizen who:
• Is locally resident; and,
• Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
• Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
EFMs without U.S. Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including U.S. citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).
Appendix B
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. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
G. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)
H. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
I. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
J. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide (Yes or No; if yes, provide explanation)
K. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type
L. Days available to work
M. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
N. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
O. Education
P. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
Q. Language Skills
R. Work Experience
S. References
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