United States Mission in Nigeria is currently recruiting for the following position(s):
Position: Electrician, FSN-05
Location: Lagos – U.S. Consulate General
Work Hours: Full-Time; 48 hours/week
Salary: Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) –AEFM – US$31,963.00
EFM- US$27,431.00 p.a. Grade: FP- 09
OR Ordinarily Resident (OR) –N1, 981, 578.00 p.a (Starting basic
Salary) Position Grade: FSN-05
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid
In accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.
1. Completion of Secondary School is required.
2. One year journeyman electrician experience is required.
3. Level III (good working knowledge) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English is required.
4. Candidate must possess a valid professional driver's license (Nigerian class E).
5. Must be able to use all tools of the trade.
6. Must have full journeyman electrical knowledge of established practices.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. 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 residency 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 U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
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 applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an DS-174; plus
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Attention: Recruitment.
Human Resources Office Abuja
Plot 1075 Dip. Drive Central District, Abuja
Email Address: HRNigeria@state.gov
Application forms for Federal Employment:
• Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174.pdf) (DS-174)
• Instructions for Completing (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174_instructions.pdf) DS-174
Closing Date: June 24, 2011
Read more: U.S. Embassy Nigeria Jobs Vacancies for Electricians (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/487468/pdfs/Electrician_Lagos.pdf).
U.S. Embassy Nigeria Jobs Vacancies for Electricians
Please note the following:
NOTES:
• Applications that are NOT typewritten and cover letter NOT signed will be automatically disqualified.
• All applicants must have the legal right to work in Nigeria.
• All applicants must state in their application the basis of their legal right to work in Nigeria, e.g. citizenship, residency, work permit etc.
• Applicants not providing this information in their application will not be considered for employment.
• Short-listed applicants will be asked to provide, prior to interview, documentation in support of their legal right to work in Nigeria.
• Please note that applicants selected for a position within the Embassy will be required to go through an Embassy security investigation and medical clearance prior to appointment.