Assistant Facilities Manager Job Vacancy at US Embassy in Uganda

Job Title: Assistant Facilities Manager; FP-6
U. S. Mission, Uganda
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Number: 116/2010 Date: 12/21/2010

OPEN TO:  Appointment Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans, All Agencies
POSITION:               Assistant Facilities Manager; FP-6
OPENING DATE:  December 21, 2010
CLOSING DATE:  January 03, 2010
WORK HOURS:     Full-time; 40 hours/week
SECURITY CLEARANCE:  Ability to qualify for a Top Secret Clearance
APPOINTMENT ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS AND U.S. VETERANS, AS DEFINED BELOW OF U.S. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THE MISSION UNDER THE CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. 

"The American Embassy is seeking for an individual for the position of Assistant Facilities Manager in the FM Section."

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
This position serves as the Assistant Facilities Manager and oversees Post real property assets to ensure that they are maintained within acceptable US standards and in accordance with applicable policies, guidelines and regulations.  Provides program management and administrative support to the Facilities Maintenance Section.  Provides cleared American support to the section for access and control.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on www.kampala.usembassy.gov

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1.  Education required: At least two years full time post secondary studies at a college or university in business, science or liberal arts is required.
2.   Work Experience required:   Two years experience in maintenance, construction, program management, or administration involving customer contact or resources management is required.
3.    Language required:  Level 3 (good working knowledge) written and spoken English language skills is required.
4.  Knowledge required:  Basic knowledge of State Department and Foreign Service organization and policies.  Knowledge of facilities and facility requirements at an overseas State Department location such as an embassy or consulate is required.
6.  Skills and Abilities:  Standard level keyboard and computer skills to include specialized software, database management, spreadsheets, etc.  Must possess excellent written and oral skills in order to conduct training and drafting of materials and reports in the performance of duties.  Ability to coordinate, prioritize and oversee multiple projects.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  Ability to be flexible, resourceful, service-oriented, and self-motivated, and to work within the existing Mission structure is required.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1.  Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.

2.  Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3.  Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

4.   Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment.

5.   Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1.  Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or

2.  A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicants work experience attached as a separate sheet; or

3.  A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus

4. 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.

5.  Any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; If yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification No.
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver's License Class/Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. Reference

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Plot 1577 Nsambya Road
P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
Telephone:  0414-259-791/5
By Fax:
0414-341-863
Or by e-mail:
KampalaHR@state.gov