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US Mission Career Opportunities – Regional Security Technician
Job
Title: Regional Security
Technician; FP-6 FSN-8
Title: Regional Security
Technician; FP-6 FSN-8
Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission
in Uganda
in Uganda
Vacancy
Number: 049/2013
Number: 049/2013
Duty
Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Officer in Charge/Technical Security Officer (OIC/TSO)
Job Summary: The Regional Security Technician conducts inspections, installations, maintenance and repairs of
unclassified technical security equipment and devices. He/she studies and
makes recommendations for ways to improve the effectiveness of the security
systems at the US Embassy Kampala and on occasion, provides support to other
U.S. Government facilities in the AF region.
unclassified technical security equipment and devices. He/she studies and
makes recommendations for ways to improve the effectiveness of the security
systems at the US Embassy Kampala and on occasion, provides support to other
U.S. Government facilities in the AF region.
A full copy of the complete
position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
NOTE:
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with
specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with
specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- The
applicant should possess a two year diploma in electronics/electrical
/mechanical engineering is required. - Four
years of hands-on field experience in major repairs and installation of
electrical and heavy-duty mechanical equipment, reading and interpreting
architectural and engineering (A&E) design drawings; and experience
with closed circuit television, public address systems and/or vehicle arrest
systems is required. - Level
III English ability (good working knowledge written, spoken and reading)
and level II Luganda, Lusoga, Lunyankole, Teso or Swahili ability
(rudimentary speaking, written and reading) is required. - Extensive
Knowledge /or experience in installing, troubleshooting and repairing
electrical and electronic systems; hydraulic and/or pneumatic equipment;
in working with different types of steel, concrete and masonry wall construction,
anchors and bolts. - Awareness
of general responsibilities of Mission agencies/offices outside of TSO
section. - Ability
to read blueprints and schematic diagrams of electrical and mechanical
drawings; ability to use electronic test equipment; - Ability
to rectify problems associated with security equipment independently; - Ability
to use MS Excel, Access and Word software and Internet search engines and
ability to use special lifting equipment and/or coordination of unskilled
laborers. - The
nature of work may require working from a ladder, in crawl spaces, above
ceiling areas and other non-office areas of a building structure. - Valid
driver’s license and be able to drive a manual transmission car. - Ability
to travel frequently while alone or as part of a regional security team on
a quarterly basis or as needed.
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
All those interested in
working with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and
strictly adhere to the following:
working with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and
strictly adhere to the following:
- Universal
Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member
(DS-174) Download
it Here. - A
current resume or curriculum vitae. - Candidates
who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214
with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans
preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a
conditional preference in hiring with their application. - Any
other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that
addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed
above.
Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov.
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov.
NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Please clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the
email submission.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat
(.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone: 0414-306001/259-791/5
Deadline: 15th August,
2013
2013
The US Mission in Kampala
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.
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.
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