Jobs at US Embassy in Uganda- Welder Foreman

Job Title: Welder Foreman U. S. Mission, Uganda VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Re-Advertised Number: 009/2012 Date: 05/04/2012 OPEN TO: All Qualified Candidates OPENING DATE: May 04, 2012 CLOSING DATE: May 17, 2012 POSITION TITLE: Welder Foreman; FP-9; FSN-5 POSITION LOCATION: GSO Warehouse - Wankoko HOURS OF WORK: Full time; 40 hours /week "The American Embassy is seeking for an individual for the position of Welder Foreman." Note: All applicants who are not family members of USG employees officially assigned to post and under Chief of Mission authority must be residing in country and have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration. BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION Assigned to the Facilities Maintenance Section responsible for the supervision of 4 full journeyman welders in the welding trade. A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. 1. Education required: Completion of secondary school (both 'O' and 'A') level and completion of vocational training or apprenticeship recognized as producing journeyman mechanical welder skills is required. 2. Work Experience: Three years of journeyman mechanical welding production skills experience in relevant trade and out of which one year working as a supervisor is required. 3. Language Requirement: Level II (Limited knowledge) English ability is required. 4. Knowledge: Full journeyman knowledge of established practices and procedures of the welding trade is required. 5. Skills: Ability to use all tools of the trade and be able to independently interact with Mission staff members. Must have a valid driver's license. 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 Deadline: 17th May 2012