US Embassy Jobs 2011

U. S. Mission, Uganda
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Number: 118/2010 Date: 12/29/2010
OPEN TO:  All Qualified Locally Engaged Employees
Job Title:          Safety Program Coordinator/Work Control Supervisor; FP-6; FSN-8
OPENING DATE:  December 29, 2010
CLOSING DATE:  January 11, 2011
WORK HOURS:     Full-time; 40 hours/week
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
"The American Embassy is seeking for an individual for the position of Safety Program Coordinator/Work Control Supervisor the Facilities Maintenance Section."
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
 Incumbent serves as the Safety Program Coordinator with responsibility for assisting the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (POSHO) in carrying out the day-to-day functions of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management (SHEM) and Fire Protection Division (FIR) programs at post as required by 15 FAM 900 and 15 FAM 800; assures that all government-owned and leased property in country meet the requirements of 15 FAM 253.5, 15 FAM 432, 15 FAM 840, and 15 FAM 950, as well as other related Departmental requirements which may exist. Incumbent reports directly to the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer.
The incumbent additionally manages work control for Facility Maintenance support of Mission facilities including residential properties for multiple agencies, e.g. STATE, USAID, DOD, NIH and CDC.  Assures that work flow conforms to ICASS standards of timeliness and completeness.  Coordinates with Maintenance Foremen and Supervisors on status of assigned work.  Coordinates with other offices and agencies to identify materials, tools, and equipment required for support of work requirements.  Provides direct supervision of the Work Order Clerk.  Provides direction to Section foremen and technicians in the absence of the Maintenance Superintendent.
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: Completion of at least 4 years of vocational training in facilities management, environmental safety or construction trades is required.
2.   Work Experience required: Two years experience in maintenance or construction field performing repair work or in the field of occupational safety with experience as a constructions supervisor or work control/quality control assurance inspector with experience managing resources is required.
3.  Language required: Level 3 English ability (good working knowledge) is required.  Level 3 knowledge of local language required
4.  Knowledge required:  Comprehensive knowledge of SHEM and OSHA guidelines and required practices and procedures; general specialist knowledge of environmental safety standards is required.
5. Skills and Abilities required: 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