Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FS is 9. Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of the probationary period

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (44 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

Serves as a Maintenance Mechanic in the General Services Office / Motor Pool (GSO).

Responsible for the daily operation of vehicle maintenance and automotive service scheduling.

Provides quality control for major maintenance on vehicles and performs basic on-site maintenance on vehicles.

Performs major and minor overhaul and repair work to engines, transmissions, brake systems, springs, shock absorbers, steering mechanisms, electrical, fuel and hydraulic systems, wheel assemblies, and other vehicle components.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of two (2) years of experience as an automotive mechanic is required.

Note: Please upload all copies of your work experience under 'other document'

Education Requirements:

Education:

Completion of secondary school is required.

Vocational automotive repair training, journeyman mechanic, or apprenticeship certification is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:-

Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing Amharic is required.

Level 2 (Limited Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.

(You are required to pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by the Human Resources Office).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

Must hold Grade 3 or Public-1 & Cargo (freight) -1 a valid Ethiopian driver’s license for a minimum of 5 years that can be able to operate different types of vehicles such as utility and passenger vehicles, medium trucks and forklifts.

Must be able to interpret shop manuals, parts catalogs and diagrams, and understand the technical language of the trade.

Must be able to troubleshoot and determine the causes of a malfunction and be able to use diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot vehicle problems.

Must have basic computer skills to use proprietary software and prepare simple reports.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference. of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2) AEFM / USEFM

(3) FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead.

How to apply

Register using the following LINK

Required Documents:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

Secondary Completion certificate (required)

Certificate/Diploma vocational training from an accredited institute (required)

Driving License (required)

Letter(s) of recommendation (if available)

Any documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed (e.g. work experience documents, transcripts, certificates, etc).

Note: Please upload all copies of your work experience under 'other document'

FOR AEFM / USEFM ONLY 

Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

Residency and/or Work Permit

Passport copy

Degree (not transcript) 

DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

SF-50 (if applicable)

Driving License

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skill test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.