Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Announcement Number: Kampala-2022-059
Position Title: Appliance Technician
Opening Period: 11/1/2022 – 11/16/2022
Series: 1210
Grade: FSN 4/FP-AA
Salary: UGX 34,031,362
For More Info: KampalaHR@state.gov
Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants / All Sources (Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust- Background Investigation
Duration Appointment: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf 
Summary: The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Appliance Technician.
The work schedule for this position is:
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: No
Duties: Assigned to the GSO Property section performing general appliances and equipment repairs at the Warehouse, Chancery and leased residential properties.
Download: Detailed Position Description | PD- Appliance Technician

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education: Completion of secondary school (O&A level) and vocational training or apprenticeship recognized as producing electrician skills is required.
Requirements:
Experience: Three years’ experience in appliance repair and installation/electrical work is required.
Job knowledge: Must have full electrician knowledge of established practices, handling of appliances/equipment and procedures of the electrical trade.

Evaluations: (This may be tested)
Language: Level III (Good working knowledge) English, both spoken and written is required. Level III (Good working knowledge) Luganda both spoken and written is required.
Skills and abilities: Must have the ability to use all mechanical and electrical tools/equipment professionally to determine extent of damage and experience to make necessary recommendations for equipment repair or replacement. Must hold valid Class B Ugandan driver’s license. Must have computer skills i.e., knowledge in Excel, Microsoft word, outlook etc.
Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Equal employment opportunity (EEO): The U.S. Mission 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.
Other information:
Hiring preference selection process: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
(2) AEFM / USEFM
(3) FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/VA-Definitions-and-Additional-Employment-Considerations.pdf 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: High School

Job application procedure
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification or Public Trust clearance.
All applications must be submitted online. Applicants shall be required to register under the careers page for U.S. Embassy Kampala following instructions on the link below:
https://ug.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ 
2. For further assistance call 0414-306001 
3. You will receive confirmation of registration and proceed to apply.
4. On completion of this process, you will receive an auto response via your email.
Required Documents:
In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
• O & A Level certificates
• Trades certificate
• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information: the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Uganda

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