American Embassy Radio/Telephone Technician

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  14-2013

OPEN TO:  All Interested Candidates

POSITION:  Radio/Telephone Technician, FSN-07; FP-07*   
                      
OPENING DATE: February 27, 2013

CLOSING DATE: March 12, 2013

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 44 hours/week

SALARY: *Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-07 (Starting salary to be determined by Washington)
*Ordinarily Resident: Position Grade: FSN – 07 (Starting Salary)

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

The U.S. Mission Addis Ababa is seeking an individual for the position of Radio/Telephone Technician in the Information Management Office of the Embassy.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Radio-Telephone Technician incumbent programs, installs, and repairs mobile communication radios, telephone systems and satellite dishes.  The incumbent also runs and installs network cables.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.  Contact (251-11-1306000, Ext. 6383)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.  Supporting documentations (e.g., letters of employment, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above should also be submitted.

1. Required Education: Completion of two years college diploma in electronics or computer science is required.

2.  Required Experience: Three years experience in repairing/maintaining of electronic equipment plus one-year basic computer skills is required.

3.  Language Requirement: Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading English and Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading Amharic is required.

4. Other Skills:  Incumbent must understand the specialized communications needs of some mission sections and be familiar with the local terrain as it relates to placement of repeater sites and also must have good technical skills to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve problems and to maximize the capabilities of resources.  Must have a valid Class 2 driver’s license.

5. Interpersonal Skill Requirements:  Ability to interact tactfully with Mission personnel and public in person and by phone is required.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFM) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate 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. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
4. 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); 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; 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., letters of employment; essays, certificates, awards; driving license; and copies of degrees earned) 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 TOU.S. Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box: 1014
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 
POINT OF CONTACTHuman Resources Office
Telephone: 251-11-1306383
E-Mail: hroaddisababa@state.gov
FAX: 251-11-124-24-03