About
Announcement Number:
BAMAKO-2020-023 02
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Bamako
Position Title:
Residential HVAC Technician - All Interested Applicants
Open Period:
04/29/2021 - 05/14/2021
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT
Series/Grade:
LE - 1210 4
Salary:
XOF CFA4,179,918 - XOF CFA4,179,918
Work Schedule:
Full-time -
Promotion Potential:
LE-4
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in

Bamako, ML
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
000-000-0000
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Overview

Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
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.

Summary:
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time is 40 hours per week

Start date:
Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of a confirmed offer of employment.

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required
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Duties
Performs maintenance and repairs to heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment at U.S. Government-owned and leased properties. Installs, replaces and troubleshoots air-conditioning equipment including wiring, control systems and components. Position is located in the Facilities Management Residential branch and reports to the Mechanical Shop Supervisor.

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Three years of continuous, progressive work experiences in the refrigeration and air-conditioning field, plus some semi-skilled experiences in the other building and maintenance trades is required; i.e. electrical and plumbing.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Must possess full knowledge of established practices and procedures involved in the refrigeration and air-conditioning field.
Must possess a general knowledge in the following trades: electrical and plumbing.

Education Requirements:
Completion of secondary school (or local equivalent) or technical school with specialized training and certification as a Refrigeration or HVAC Technician is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
Rudimentary/Basic Knowledge of English – Able to use greetings, ask simple questions and give simple directions.
Can form basic sentences and express basic thoughts. “This may be tested.”
Limited Knowledge of French or Bambara – Reasonable confident in speaking French or Bambara and able to handle social situations and casual conversation and limited work requirements.
Able to write simple texts and fill out forms. “This may be tested.”

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must possess a strong working knowledge in the refrigeration and air-conditioning field and the ability to safely use the tools of the trade.
Must be able to climb ladders and work on roofs, in high places and/or constricted spaces.
Must have a valid drivers’ license.

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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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 Bamako, 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.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran

AEFM / USEFM
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.

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How to Apply
How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust certificate.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.
For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site ...

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.

Degree (not transcript)
Driver’s License
Other documents

Next Steps:
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 Bamako, Mali.