The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking eligible and qualified applicant for the position of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor in the Facilities Maintenance Office of the Embassy.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Assistant Maintenance Supervisor (Quality Assurance)<\/strong><\/p>\n BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION<\/strong><\/p>\n Incumbent will serve as the assistant Maintenance Supervisor with responsibility for assisting the Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring Quality Assurance in all facets of maintenance, repair and improvement in all government-owned and leased property in country to meet the requirements of the ICASS (International Cooperative Administrative Support Services) standard of the Mission, as well as to supervise the day-to-day functions of the Utility Team for the delivery of water and generator diesel fuel to the above mentioned properties.<\/p>\n Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 EDUCATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n Completion of secondary school along with completion of a 3-year apprenticeship program or certified training in one of the building trades (NVTI Level) is required.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 EXPERIENCE:<\/strong> Must have at least two (2) years’ experience at the journeyman level in one of the building trades as well as two (2) years\u2019 experience at the supervisory and team leader level.<\/p>\n Must have at least two (2) years’ experience at the journeyman level in one of the building trades as well as two (2) years\u2019 experience at the supervisory and team leader level.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 LANGUAGE:<\/strong> Level III (Good Working knowledge of the written and spoken language) in English is required.<\/p>\n Level III (Good Working knowledge of the written and spoken language) in English is required. Job holder will be able to read and understand, for example, regulations, instructions and related material concerning the field of work, and to prepare correspondence and standardized reports. (Language proficiency will be tested).<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 SKILLS AND ABILITIES:<\/strong> Must have<\/p>\n Must have Standard level keyboard and computer skills. Must possess a valid class B driver’s license. (Computer and Driving Skills will be tested).<\/p>\n SELECTION PROCESS:<\/strong><\/p>\n When qualified, applicants who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and\/or preference-eligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their application.<\/p>\n HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:<\/strong><\/p>\n (1) USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1.<\/strong> Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status. Salary: GH\u00a231,701.00 p.a. (Starting salary) Location:<\/strong> Accra<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:<\/p>\n 1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174<\/strong>), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources. (See \u201cFor Further Information\u201d above); and WHERE TO APPLY:<\/strong><\/p>\n Human Resources Office U.S. Embassy Mailing Address:<\/p>\n Human Resources Office<\/strong> FAX Number: 0302-741389<\/strong> Closing Date:<\/strong> 05 April, 2017<\/p>\n NOTE:<\/strong> ALL U.S. AND NON-GHANAIAN CITIZENS, WHO ARE NOT FAMILY MEMBERS OF USG EMPLOYEES OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST AND UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY, MUST ATTACH COPIES OF THE REQUIRED WORK AND\/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO THEIR APPLICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. NO RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED TO THE JOB LOCATION: ACCRA, GHANA. IF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCRA IS REQUIRED, IT WILL BE THE EMPLOYEE\u2019S RESPONSIBILITY.<\/p>\n IMPORTANT:<\/strong> Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran\u2019s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran\u2019s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran\u2019s preference will not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran\u2019s preference may be found in HR\/OE\u2019s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).<\/p>\n EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:<\/strong><\/p>\n 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. 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.<\/p>\n Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and\/or courts for relief.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking eligible and qualified applicant for the position of Assistant Maintenance Supervisor in the Facilities Maintenance Office of the Embassy. 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\n(2) USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
\n(3) FS on LWOP<\/p>\n
\n2.<\/strong> Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
\n3.<\/strong> Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
\n4.<\/strong> The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.
\n5.<\/strong> Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor\u2019s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, certificates, degrees, etc.)<\/p>\n
\nThrough the Mailroom Chancery<\/strong>
\nAmerican Embassy, Accra<\/strong>
\nP. O. Box 194, Accra<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nTelephone: 0302-741000<\/strong>
\nE-mail Address: AccraHRO@state.gov<\/strong><\/p>\n