TELEPHONE TECHNICIAN

EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 23R-14 
TELEPHONE TECHNICIAN FSN-8/ or FSN-7 T (training level) BASIC INITIAL ANNUAL SALARY FSN-8 RWF 9, 618, 893/ or FSN-7T RWF 8, 382, 806
(Total salary consists of basic annual salary and allowances) 
Closing Date: July 07, 2014

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for the position of Telephone Technician at full performance or training level in the Information Management Section. The position is available to start immediately. Only respond to the level for which you are qualified and note FSN-8 or FSN-7T in your application letter. Please do not apply for both Trainee and Full Performance Levels of the position.

DUTIES

Under the general supervision of the IMO, the incumbent of this position is responsible for the installation and repair of telephone systems and instruments in U.S. Government Offices and official residences.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available at the Human Resources Office. (KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov)

REQUIREMENTS:

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

1. Completion of secondary school is required.

2. Minimum two to three years (FSN-8 level) or one year experience (FSN-7T level) as Telephone Technician is required.

3. Level III English is required. Level IV (fluent) in French and Kinyarwanda is required.

4. Must have full journeyman level of teletype equipment repair trade knowledge, including the ability to read blueprints, engineering specifications and wiring diagrams.

5. Must be able to operate teletype equipment of all types.

*Qualifications will be tested.

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) available at http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/136408.pdf.

2. 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.

3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

4. Applications must be submitted either by dropping them off in the designated boxes at Embassy entrances (Main CAC or Consular CAC), or by e-mail to KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov by COB July 7, 2014 (include in the subject line: Telephone Technician, FSN-8 or FSN-7T ).