Automotive Mechanic – US Embassy

Job Description

Hiring Agency:	Embassy Khartoum
Announcement Number:	Khartoum-2023-001
Position Title:	Automotive Mechanic
Open Period:	01/03/2023 – 01/19/2023
Series/Grade:	LE – 1020 5
Salary:	USD $11,929
Work Schedule:	Full-time –
Promotion Potential:	LE-5

Duty Location(s):

1 Vacancy in

Khartoum, SU

Telework Eligible:

No

For More Info: 

• HR Section
• 0187022000
• [email protected]

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

•    All Interested Applicants

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Indefinite subject to successful completion of 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 (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (8 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Occasional Travel

Duties

This is a non-supervisory position in the Garage Unit of the General Services Office, Incumbent Serves as a Maintenance Mechanic in 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 performing basic on-site maintenance on vehicles.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an automotive mechanic is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: A good working knowledge of vehicle diagnostics and troubleshooting practices, commercial and local market costs for parts and supplies, local dealerships and maintenance facilities for specialized auto servicing and repairs.  A good working knowledge of USG regulations as it pertains to official vehicle preventative maintenance and repair.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary school is required. Vocational automotive repair training, journeyman mechanic, or apprenticeship certification is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  

English: Level II (Limited, speaking, reading and writing) is required. (This may be tested)

Arabic: Level IV (Fluency, speaking, reading and writing) is required. (This may be tested)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Must hold a valid local driver’s license and be able to operate different types of vehicles such as utility and passenger vehicles, medium trucks, and forklifts. (This may be tested)
• Must be able to interpret shop manuals, parts catalogs and diagrams, and understand 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.Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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 (insert post and/or country name) 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:

For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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.

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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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 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.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance . 

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit U.S. Embassy, Sudan. or ERA Application Video Guide.

Required Documents:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• High School Diploma
• Proof of Citizenship
• Other Document (Experience certificate)
• Other Document 2 (Experience certificate)
• Passport copy
• Driver’s License
• Work Permit (If applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills 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.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Sudan.