VA OBO Electrical Engineer
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Electrical Engineer,
FSN- 10 / FP-5*
OPENING DATE: June 24 2009
CLOSING DATE: July 07 2009
WORK HOURS: Full time; 40 hours per week
SALARY: *Not-Ordinarily Resident:
US$42,314 p.a. (Starting salary)
*Ordinarily Resident:
US$49,086, p.a. (starting salary)
LENGTH OF HIRE: Temporary position not to exceed two years from the date of hire.
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil-Ecuador is seeking an individual for the position Electrical Engineer.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Electrical Engineer will supervise construction of the New Office Building in Guayaquil, Ecuador as directed by the OBO Project Director. The Engineer shall be capable of working independently and shall provide professional engineering services in the planning, designing, building and operational aspects of building construction.
Complete position description
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
A. Education: University degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
B. Prior Work Experience: Seven years minimum in work related to building construction is required.
C. Post Entry Training: N/A
D. Language Proficiency: Level III (good working knowledge) written/spoken English and level IV (Fluent) written/spoken Spanish are required.
E. Job Knowledge: Must have good working knowledge of building design and construction as it pertains to electrical engineering.
F. Skills and Abilities: Must have working knowledge of good practices related to methods and procedures of construction. Must be familiar with codes and regulations that pertain to project/contract. Good organizational and computer skills are required.
SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate 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. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
4. 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.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
a) Application for U.S. Employment Form (Please see the website); or Federal Employment (OF-612);
b) A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an
OF-612 or Employment Form; plus
c) Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their form DD-214 with their application.
d) Any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
e) A cover page stating how applicant meets all requirements stated above
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
1) Per email (preferred method)
GYQrecruitment@state.gov
2) Per hand delivery
U.S. Consulate General Guayaquil
9 de Octubre y Antepara
Guayaquil
Attention: Human Resources Office
DEFINITIONS
1. AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:
- US citizen;
- Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18
- Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;
- Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safe haven abroad, or alternate safe haven abroad; and
- Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services.
2. EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.
3. Member of Household: A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.
4. Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country.
5. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are US Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are eligible for employment under the American USG pay plan, on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: July 07 2009
The US Mission in Ecuador 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.
OBO: MLarson
A/HR: ADuBose/GNegrete
FMO: TDaley/MTorre
