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 (40 hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 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 :
Basic Function of the Position:
This position, within the Facilities Management (FAC) section of the embassy, performs general electrical maintenance and repairs to office buildings of the U.S. Embassy compound and mission residences as required. Performs preventive maintenance on all related electrical systems and equipment. Responsible for medium and low voltage electrical power.
Qualifications and Evaluations :
Requirements :
Experience :
Position requires a minimum of at least 3 years of progressively responsible experiences in the operations and maintenance of electrical repairs in industry or commercial environment.
Job knowledge :
Must read and understand blueprints, sketches, electrical schematic diagrams, required trade manuals, equipment operation and maintenance manuals, and electrical and mechanical code books. Must know procedures of working on medium and low voltage electrical systems and transformers.
Education Requirements :
Completion of Secondary School or a vocational school program in electrical and electronic systems producing journeyman skill level is required.
Evaluations :
Languages :
- English level I is required, “This may be tested”
- French or Bambara level II is required . “This may be tested.”
Skills and abilities :
Must be able to use the tools of the trade, power equipment such as threaders, conduit benders, drills; must be able to work at elevated heights or from an aerial work platform. Must be able to use electrical testing equipment such as ohm meters, meg-ohm meters, and other electrical component testing equipment. Must be licensed and able to drive a motor vehicle.
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 Bamako/Mali 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.
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 https://ml.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/.
Required Documents :
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application.
- Degree (not transcript)
- Driver’s License
- List of reference
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.