Ordinarily Resident: FSN-4
Development Level: FSN-3
NOTE: All applicants who are not the Family Members of USG employees officially assigned to post and Under Chief of Mission Authority must have the required residency permit to be eligible for consideration.
The U.S. Embassy in Montevideo is seeking an individual for employment in country for the position of Mechanic (Electrician).
BASIC FUNCTION
Performs electrical inspections, installations, repairs and maintenance of all electrical systems, emergency power generators and other equipment, on all US Government owned and leased properties and equipment. Completes all the steps and goes through the necessary formalities and paper-work to obtain licenses from UTE for new electrical feedings for US Government owned and leased properties.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address
each selection criterion detailed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each criteria.
Education: Secondary School completed is required. Graduated from UTU (or similar) in
Electricity (2 to 3 years) is required.
Prior Work Experience: 5 years working experience as Electrician and working with
Emergency Power Generators is required.
Language Requirement: English Level I (rudimentary) and Spanish Level III (good working knowledge speaking/writing), are required.
Knowledge: Electricity, mechanics, and emergency power generators is required.
Skills and abilities:
Technical skills to perform preventive maintenance and general
maintenance repair works, is required.
SELECTION PROCESS
U.S. Citizen EFMs and U.S. Veterans will be
given preference in hiring over other equally qualified candidates
in accordance with current U.S. law and State Department regulations.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict
of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful
candidacy.
2. Successful candidate must pass a rigorous background security
check. Prior criminal conviction or substantial financial
indebtedness will exclude applicant from being hired.
3. Candidates must be willing to submit pre-employment drug
tests and will be required to submit to random tests after
employment.
4. Current employees serving a probationary period are not
eligible to apply.
5. Currently employed AEFMs who hold a FMA appointment are
ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first
90 calendar days of their appointment.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following,
or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (SF-171,
or OF-612);
or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides
the same information as an OF 612; plus
2 . Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference
must provide a copy of their DD-214 with their application.
3 . Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates,
awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the
qualification requirements of the position listed
above.
El empleado efectúa inspecciones eléctricas, instalaciones, reparaciones y mantenimiento de todos los sistemas eléctricos, generadores de energía eléctrica de emergencia y demás equipos, todos en las propiedades (alquiladas o propias) del Gobierno de EEUU y sus equipos. Realiza
las gestiones necesarias ante UTE para obtener las licencias/permisos para nuevos cableados
para dichas propiedades.
Horario de trabajo:
40 horas por semana.
REQUISITOS EXCLUYENTES
NOTA: Todos los postulantes deberán
justificar con información específica y comprensiva
cada uno de los criterios de selección detallados a
continuación.
Educación: Educación
Secundaria (los postulantes deben haber asistido a
instituciones de enseñanza secundaria hasta los 16
años de edad o tener un total de 10 años de educación
a nivel primario y secundario aprobados). Graduados
de UTU (o similar) en Electricidad (2 a 3 años).
Experiencia laboral previa: Se requiere un mínimo de cinco años de experiencia full time como electricista, trabajando con equipos generadores de energía eléctrica de emergencia.
Idiomas: Se requiere
nivel I de inglés oral (lo necesario para establecer
una comunicación laboral), y nivel III de español
(correcto nivel oral/escrito/lectura).
Otros conocimientos: Electricidad, mecánica y generadores de energía eléctrica de emergencia.
Habilidades:
Habilidades técnicas para efectuar mantenimiento preventivo y trabajos y reparaciones de mantenimiento generales.
PROCESO DE SELECCIÓN
Podrán postularse candidatos
de cualquier nacionalidad que posean residencia legal en Uruguay. Familiares dependientes
de funcionarios diplomáticos estadounidenses
mayores de 18 años y veteranos de las fuerzas armadas
estadounidenses tendrán preferencia sobre candidatos
con las mismas calificaciones, según las leyes de
los EE.UU. y reglamentos del Departamento de Estado.
CRITERIOS ADICIONALES DE SELECCIÓN
1. La Administración podrá considerar
casos de nepotismo, conflicto de intereses, restricciones
presupuestales y de residencia para evaluar el candidato
mas adecuado.
2. Los candidatos deberán superar una investigación
rigurosa. Cualquier antecedente penal o una situación
financiera con deudas sustanciales compromete la selección
del candidato.
3. Los candidatos deberán estar dispuestos
a someterse a un test de drogas previo al empleo,
así como eventuales test de drogas luego de
contratados.
4. Empleados actuales en período de prueba
no pueden aplicar. Empleados como AEFM no pueden aplicar
si no han cumplido por lo menos 90 días en
su actual contrato.
PARA POSTULARSE
Aquellas personas interesadas deberán presentar la siguiente documentación para ser consideradas:
1. Formulario de solicitud de empleo federal (OF-612
o SF-171); o un CV al día conteniendo la misma información
solicitada en el formulario OF-612.
2. Postulantes que desean reclamar la
Preferencia
de Veteranos deberán adjuntar una copia de su
DD-214.
3. Toda documentación (certificados, diplomas, etc.) que apoye los requisitos para el cargo.
Las postulaciones deben ser
enviadas por escrito a: Oficina de Recursos Humanos
Anuncio No. 28/09
Lauro Muller 1776; o por fax 418-8611; o a través
de correo electrónico a: jobsmvd@state.gov
La fecha límite
para la recepción de postulaciones es el 30
de octubre de 2009
DEFINITIONS:
1. U.S. Citizen EFM (AEFM):
A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment
on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment
(TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:
- U.S. citizen;
- Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18;
- Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service
or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed
at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with
a USG agency that is under COM authority;
- Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniformed
service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved
safe heaven abroad, or alternate safe heaven abroad; and
- Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career
in the U.S. Civil, Foreign, or uniform services. 2. EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed
on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed
service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a U.S.
Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency
that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition
of AEFM above. 3. Member of Household: A MOH is a person
who 1) has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders
of a U.S. Citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform
service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S.
Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been
declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission
as part of his/her household; 3) Resides at post with the
sponsoring employee. 4. Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of
the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted
the main residency focus to the host country and has the required
work and/or residency permits for employment in country. 5. Not-Ordinarily-Resident (NOR): Typically
NORs are AEFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members
who are on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority,
or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.
The US Mission in Uruguay 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.
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