Plumbing Technician - U.S. Embassy

The Facilities Maintenance (FM) has an opening for the position of Plumbing Technician. The position will be available immediately. The closing date for this position is March 20, 2012.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications Required: NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information: à Completion of secondary school is required. Completion of a vocational training class leading to a journeyman level certificate Grade 1 in the plumbing field is also required. à Three years of working in a building maintenance environment as a Plumbing technician is required. à Level III English and Level II Kiswahili ability is required. à Must have fundamentals of plumbing theory relating to the installation and testing of water supply and distribution systems. à Must have a valid driving license and 3years experience to drive light trucks.

Job Specification

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Performs Installation, maintenance and plumbing repairs for 91 US Government owned and 188 plus leased property in accordance with established industry standards in support of the residential maintenance program. Incumbent is also responsible for performing maintenance on all plumbing and drainage systems to the New Office Building (NOB), USAID Annex, MSGQ, Warehouse and other associated structures in accordance with established industry standards in support of the facilities management program. Incumbent is responsible for performing maintenance on water treatment system, water distribution system, chilled water conditioning program, waste water system, and automated sprinkler system and storm/drain water system including related primary and secondary systems. Duties include including installations, alterations, repairs and general maintenance using journeyman level plumbing skills and knowledge. Conducting preventive maintenance requirements in accordance to established maintenance procedures and recommendations. Provide troubleshooting and diagnostic service using relevant test equipment. Generate inspection report reflecting condition of systems and associated components.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, the incumbent installs, maintains and perform repairs on water supply and distribution systems, water purification system, waste water system and the various associated equipment and control components. Diagnoses plumbing problems by identifying what and where the problems exist develop and execute plan to effectively correct the situation. Services, repairs and maintains all types of valves from 1/2 inch to 16 inches. Installs, repairs and tests back flow valves on equipment and double checks valves on sprinkler main lines. 50%

Determines proper materials (steel, cast iron, copper, PVC, glass, clay, ABS, polypropylene pipe) for the particular assignment at hand. Inspect systems as part of preventive maintenance responsibilities and document findings and using this information to plan tasks such as preparing a bill of materials, requisitioning needed parts, and then constructing the new systems according to plan by using appropriate engineering standards. 20%

Does rough in and finish work for new and existing construction by installing sewer and water distribution trunk lines and later hooking up individual components such as sinks, drains, taps, and related equipment. 20%

Completes work orders and detailing related labor and materials data for maintenance and repairs based on the nature of the customer’s request and depending on the type of system to be maintained. 10%

Selection Process:

WHEN EQUALLY QUALIFIED, U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER (USEFMs) AND U.S. VETERANS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE. THEREFORE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE CANDIDATES SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ABOVE IN THE APPLICATION.

Additional Selection Criteria:
à Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. à Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
à 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.
à 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.
à 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.
à Applicants must be available for an interview and for proficiency testing as required by the selecting official.

1. 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.

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

The U.S. Mission in Nairobi 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.

DEFINITIONS

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).

When applying for this position, kindly email us with the additional documents as specifically required for the position (e.g. licenses, certificates, diplomas, degrees) to nairobidocs@state.gov. Kindly set the subject of the email in the following format: Job ref/Job title/Your Full Name/ID

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