Building Automated System Engineering Technician - Abuja Job at U.S. Embassy Nigeria

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Job Title: Building Automated System Engineering Technician (BASET) – *FSN-09/FP-05 step 1

Vacancy Announcement No.: 2014-019

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Employer: United States Mission

Location: ABUJA – FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES  

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates  

(Position will be filled at the FSN-09 level with promotion to target grade of FSN-10/FP-5 step 5 after one year of satisfactory performance)

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N4,221,908 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-09  

In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

NOR – Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM – US$50,544,

EFM/MOH – US$43,378, (Starting Salary) p.a.

Position Grade: FP-05/1

NOTE: ALL NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING OFFICER UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION (COM) AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE ASSIGNED OFFICIALLY TO POST.

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Building Automated Systems Engineering Technician (BASET) in the Facilities Maintenance Section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

•   Incumbent reports directly to the Facility Manager and is responsible for the operation and maintenance, which may include a Reliability Centered Maintenance program (RCM), of computer and microprocessor-controlled systems located throughout the U.S.

•   Embassy Compound. The BASET will perform maintenance and troubleshooting actions on computer/microprocessor controls for the following systems: air conditioning and ventilation equipment, variable frequency controls equipment, generators, switchboard equipment, fuel distribution, fuel dispensing, potable water treatment, domestic water pumping, water distribution, waste water treatment, fire suppression, fire alarms, site perimeter gates and actuators, elevators, automatic queuing systems, kitchen equipment, associated digital and analog sensor's, fiber optics, signal cabling and digital transmission associated with automated building systems.

•   The incumbent may also be called on to support maintenance of electronically controlled locking and surveillance systems.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

1. University degree or equivalent technical degree in computerized systems control and sensor technology or related engineering field.

2. Minimum of four (4) years field experience in the operation and maintenance of building computer and microprocessor control systems is required.

3. Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Writing/Reading in English is required. Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Writing/Reading in local language is required.

4. Advanced working knowledge of building systems: structure and design of automated building mechanical and electrical control systems, direct digital control technology, devices and sequence of controls is required.

5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software and other technical programs like AutoCAD is required.

6. A valid Nigerian driver's license is required.

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.

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