Open Vacancies at U.S. Embassy & Consulates in South Africa

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 number of hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (12 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Senior HR assistant, the incumbent assists both mission HROs and the other mission HR Assistants with processes related to Family Member Employment and special projects as needed.

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Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

Full Time (40 number of hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (12 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Duties

The incumbent reports to the Building Engineer Supervisor/Facility Manager through the Facilities Supervisor in the Facility Management office.

He/she is employed as an Electrical Technician to accomplish skilled maintenance and repair work at the journeyman electrician level, to International Building Code standards, throughout all facilities on the New Consulate Compound (NCC) to include office buildings, grounds, out buildings, ancillary structures, and residential owned/leased properties.

Work assignments  include installation and repair of electrical hardware, associated peripherals components, circuit configuration, optimization of equipment performance through preventive maintenance, electrical power distribution systems, power and lighting panels, control circuits, voltage regulators, transformers, switchgear, automatic transfer switches, uninterruptible power supply systems,  lighting systems, and any other item that has an electrical connection.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: 

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience journey-level experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems, power generation and electrical distribution systems, grounding, and control circuitry.
• This should include a minimum of two (2) years work experience on similar sized equipment configurations and systems with an increased level of complex work requirements.
• Use and implementation of International Building Code (IBC) standards, building, electrical, mechanical, and fire and life safety codes in the execution of projects.

 

JOB KNOWLEDGE: 

The incumbent must know:

1. How to install circuits and electrical apparatuses, diagnose electrical problems in circuitry, make repairs that meet or exceed the standards of the IBC, and what constitutes proper preventive maintenance.
2. How to use diagnostic equipment and be able to analyze readings to determine what and where the electrical problem is located.
3. How to use safety equipment when working near energized equipment and parts.
4. How to read and interpret construction and as-built drawings, schematics, manufacturers shop drawings, and performance curve charts and graphs.
5. Must have a thorough knowledge of ohms law and how to apply its formulas to circuit analysis.
6. Must have a very good technical understanding of major building electrical systems, switchgear, panelboards, lighting and power outlets, equipment, and control wiring.
7. Knowledge of reading technical documents, interpreting maintenance plans and technical literature is required and highly emphasized.
8. General computer literacy is required in multiple applications (MS Office).

Education Requirements:

Mandatory:

1. Completion of secondary school.
2. Completion of vocational training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with specialization in the Electrical field.
3. The Incumbent must have completed courses of study covering the principles of AC and DC circuitry, power distribution, control wiring, circuit ampacity and safe wiring practices for office and residential buildings, use of diagnostic equipment and electrical meters, and commercial wiring standards including power generation and distribution.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: 

English level III (Good working knowledge) Written/Speaking/Reading is required.

One official South African language (in addition to English) level III (Good knowledge) Written/Speaking/Reading is required.

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The incumbent shall have superior skills and abilities in the following areas:

1. Diagnosing and repairing electrical power generating and distribution systems;
2. Lighting and power branch circuit systems and components;
3. Taking equipment readings with various meters.
4. Must be skilled and comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and specialty tools to determine appropriate repairs.
5. Must be able to use tools of the trade in order to install, troubleshoot and repair building electrical systems, and work with the mechanical technicians when repairs or replacement of control circuits, wiring, and associated devices needs to be performed.
6. Must have substantial skill in comprehending engineering reports, specifications, and related materials in English.
7. Must have an analytical mind to take cause and affect problems and diagnose the root cause creating the deficiency in the operating system or equipment.

Additional abilities include:

1. Responding to emergency situations in an efficient and timely manner to effect immediate repairs;
2. Work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes, indoors or outdoors to complete work assignments;
3. Communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, contractors and vendors, the supervising engineer, the FM, and upper management  providing pertinent information and technical jargon and translating it into laymen terminology;
4. A driver’s license is required;
5. Must be organized and have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in South Africa may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office. 

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.

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Summary:

The work schedule for this position is Full Time (40 number of hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (12 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

The incumbent exercises full associated responsibility with the Dispatch Agency in the direction, planning and administration of all Agencies’ activities related to import and export of all shipments. The incumbent is responsible for planning, developing and directing operations of all import and exports for all posts in South Africa as well as all posts in the Southern Africa Region.  This includes oversight of the export process and inbound customs entry clearance process, packing of both surface and air shipments, transportation by all modes, special shipment handling, for the personal and household effects of United States Government employees from all agencies across 60 ICASS cost centers.  Transportation related activities are from any domestic port in South Africa to any posts in Southern Africa or transshipped from any post in Southern Africa to any foreign country or to the United States. Shipments include such items as automobiles, household effects (HHE/HHG), Unaccompanied Air Baggage (UAB), wildlife trophies, and wine. Incumbent is responsible for the administration of Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) documentation.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  Must have a minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in shipping and logistics, with emphasis on both air and sea shipments.

Education Requirements:

Successful completion of Grade 12 (matric) is required.

Evaluations:

1. LANGUAGE: - Level 4 - (Fluent) - written/spoken/reading, including the ability to translate is required.  (This may be tested)
2. Any other South African official language - level 3 (Good working knowledge) written/spoken/reading is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to type 40wpm, proficient in Computer applications (MS Office), database management is essential.  
• Must be proficient in prioritizing and organizing workload effectively, must work under minimum supervision, have excellent interpersonal skills.  
• Proven ability to meet deadlines under stressful conditions.  
• Must be prepared to drive a government-owned Vehicle (GOV) when required.  Must possess South African code 8 driver's license.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word is required.  (This may be tested)

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.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

1. Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in South Africa, Pretoria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
2. For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

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Duties

Under the direction of the ORSC Director/Deputy Director and/or the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager, the Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Administrative Clerk furnishes a wide range of administrative duties. These activities may include, but not limited to, financial, procurement and supplies, computer network, shipping and travel, personnel, and other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum two (2) years of clerical/administrative/customer service experience in an office setting is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  

• Knowledge of office management functions, services, procedures and standard information sources.
• Knowledge of OBO or general design/construction guidelines and vocabulary will be required.
• Knowledge of host-nation employment and VAT requirements.

Education Requirements:

Mandatory: Completion of Secondary School or Local Mandatory Schooling and received high school diploma

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  English Level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to deal effectively with customers and organize own work to meet established deadlines.
• Good customer service orientation and interpersonal skills are required.  
• Must be able to use a computer for data entry, spreadsheets, word processing, and email.
•  Ability to establish and maintain liaison with personnel at all levels in other organizations in order to coordinate personnel matters. 

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.

Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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Supervisory Position: Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Duties

The incumbent serves within the Information Resource Management (IRM) section and reports directly to the FS-02 IPO, and then the FE-OC IMO.  The incumbent provides technical support for all DoS networks, to include OpenNet, ClassNet and DIN.  The incumbent supervises the Communications and Audio/Visual Programs (CAP) office and its three technicians, as well as the four-person switchboard office. Performs strategic planning, ensures compliance, integrity, and security of all data and networks, and ensures that the team is operating against consistent standards and approved procedures. Coordinates and directs local IT staff in applying the configuration and security standards required for the implementation and running of the networks. Assists with budget planning, system and project planning and evaluating for the CAP and switchboard portfolios. Due to work location and duties, the incumbent requires a Top Secret and crypto clearance. 

May be required to perform other duties as assigned by the ISO, IPO or IMO.  On-call, after-hours and weekend work is required. 

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  Five years’ experience in the IT Field, specifically in IT Administration, software deployment, or network engineering. Must have at least one year experience supervising in the IT field.  

Education Requirements:

Mandatory: Two years college studies is required. 

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  English Level IV (Reading, Writing, Speaking) - This may be tested.

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.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

Intermittent (Irregular)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (12 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

Reports to various offices throughout the embassy and provide temporary office and clerical coverage as needed. As directed by section officers, duties may include routine clerical and administrative functions: i.e, draft correspondence, diplomatic notes and demarches; type reports and cables; prepare briefing books and talking points; answer telephones and screen calls; take accurate messages; meet and escort visitors and work crews; sort and distribute mail; organize and maintain paper and electronic filing systems; schedule and take notes at meetings; schedule appointments; and perform other administrative support functions.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  Two years' experience in an office or support-supply operations that required use of forms and record-keeping documentation, and the application of detailed guidelines is required

Education Requirements:

Mandatory: Successful completion of secondary school is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  Good working knowledge - speaking/reading/writing - in English is required. (This may be tested)

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.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in South Africa may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

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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.