US Embassy in Tanzania Electrician

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The US Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of appliance repair Electrician in the Facility Maintenance Section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Maintains, overhauls, and repair office and household appliances, and other office machines. Performs a combination of journeyman level and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment. Performs full journeyman level skilled and semi-skilled work in other maintenance related areas such as electrical systems, cooling systems and all controls systems. Performs skilled Journey man Electrical work for 125 USG owned/leased residences. Identifies Spare Parts, Materials Items and equipment which must be repaired or replaced. Places orders into Procurement System. Must be able to trouble shoot Automatic Transfer Switch printed circuit boards, and must be able to work on Automatic Voltage Regulation printed circuit equipment and electronic components. Must be thoroughly capable of interpreting detailed electronic and electrical diagrams and diagnostic capacity must be extremely elevated.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

80%

Performs skilled journeyman level maintenance and repair of household appliances, washers, dryers, dishwashers, distillers, other type machines, and office machines. Determines extent and nature of work to be done from work order, supervisory instructions, trouble call, or by diagnostic tests. Runs new wiring, installs outlets, switches and plugs. Trouble shoots existing equipment and repairs. Will perform work on air-conditioners control circuit boards and refrigerators circuit broads of a very high technical nature. Disassembles machine to extent necessary and adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective parts, using hand tools and sometimes very high level electronic device testing equipment. . Overhauls machines, replacing parts as necessary to insure new machine condition. May use electrical testing instruments and other equipment in diagnosing problems. May fabricate parts when not in stock, operating engine lathe, drill press, and grinding and buffing equipment, and using micrometers and other precision measuring to insure parts are of correct dimensions. May perform repairs on site as well as in the shop. Periodically inspects, cleans, oils, and adjusts all machines for which responsible. Provides information for ordering parts that needed for appliances repair.

Must be able to wire Automatic Transfer Switches and must be able to work on Automatic Voltage Regulation equipment. Must be proficient in installation of new electrical distribution systems up to and including 5,000 amp capacity with all associated safety controls. Must be thoroughly capable of interpreting detailed electrical diagrams and diagnostic capacity must be extremely elevated.

10%

Performs regularly scheduled maintenance activities on all electronic equipment Distribution Networks and appliances. Documents all results and recommends findings. Recommends replacements and upgrades on electrical systems. Must be able and component to work on all types of industrial and residential appliances.

10%

Performs job activities and duties in a safe responsible manner to avoid the creation of safety or health hazards; confirms to established safety and health policies and procedures; properly utilized appropriate personal protection equipment as required by the job activity; informs supervisor of all accidents, illnesses and injuries; promptly reports unsafe or hazardous conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1.       Education: Completion of Elementary School (Standard VII) is required. Vocational training in electrical and Power Generation is required.

2.       Prior Experience: Three years Plus work experience in Heavy Industrialized Electrical Environment required.

3.       Language proficiency: Level III (Good working Knowledge) in English and Level IV (fluent) in Kiswahili (speaking, writing and reading) are required.

4.       Knowledge: Must have Strong knowledge in practices and procedures of the electrical field. Must have knowledge of how to safely use hand tools and some power tools in the electrical related field.

5.       Skills and Abilities: Must have troubleshooting on short circuits and repair of electrical equipment skills and Power Generation skills. Computer skills and some carpentry and masonry skills are an advantage. Ability to perform diagnostics and repairs. Must have valid driver's license and the ability to safely and regularly drive a GOV Vehicle.

SELECTION PROCESS

When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US 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.

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). A hard copy of the application form (DS-174) is also available at the American Embassy, gate 3; or

2.       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; or

3.       A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus

4.       Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US 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.

3A. 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. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

American Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam

POINT OF CONTACT

Telephone: 229 4000, Ext: 4137/4148/4233/4024
Fax: 2294726

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Deadline : February 11, 2013