Maintenance Foreman(American Embassy)-Job vacancies in Uganda

JOB TITLE:  Maintenance Foreman (Plumbing); FP-9 FSN-5        
Number: 043/2013    
ORGANIZATION: American Embassy 
Deadline:  November 19, 2013
WORK HOURS:     Full-time; 40 hours/week
"The American Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Maintenance Foreman (Plumbing)."
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Under direct supervision of General Facilities maintenance Supervisor, directs and supervises a multi-trade force of 4 journeyman technicians engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems in residential leased properties and other government owned office buildings.

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 secondary school (both O’ and A’ levels) is required. Completion of vocational training or apprenticeship recognized as producing journeyman plumbing is required.
2. Work Experience required: Three years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance area.  This should include journeyman mechanics, supervisory, maintenance inspections and planning experience.
3. Language required:  Level II English ability (limited knowledge in both written and spoken) is required.
4. Knowledge required:  Must have knowledge of building maintenance operations, understanding the use and repair of plumbing equipment/ testing devices. Must be familiar with plumbing in Tropical countries requirements and standards.
5. Skills and Abilities required: Must be able to use trade tools/ equipment and professionally determine extent of damage or problem with the experience it takes to make necessary recommendations for equipment repair or replacement. Must have the ability to make on-spot decisions.  Must hold a valid Ugandan driving license with good driving experience.

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).
2.  A current resume or curriculum vitae.
3. 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.
4.  Any other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov.
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the email submission.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone:  0414-306-001/0414-259-791/5

The US Mission in Kampala 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.  The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
Read more information from the original posting; on the link below:
http://kampala.usembassy.gov/maintenance_foreman_nov2013_plumbing.html