POSITION: Trades Helper
OPENING DATE: January 26, 2012
CLOSING DATE: February 9, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: J$964,728 p.a. (Starting salary) (Position Grade: FSN-2)
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Incumbent assists journeyman technicians engaged in the performance of skilled trades and crafts work, and provides escort functions in unclassified areas for outside contractors working on US Government facilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Completion of Grade 9 level at a secondary school or skills training institution is required.
2. Six months familiarity with the various trades and workshops (carpentry, plumbing, masonry, etc.) is required.
- Level 2 (limited knowledge) of English in speaking and writing is required.
4. Must have a general knowledge of various tools and their uses in the repair and maintenance field
5. Must be able to operate hand tools to assist tradesmen.
6. Must be courteous and display good customer service skills.
POSITION: GSO Quality Control/Projects Coordinator
OPENING DATE: January 26, 2012
CLOSING DATE: February 9, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: J$2,320,357 p.a. (Starting salary) *
J$2,712,281 p.a. (Starting salary)
The U.S. Embassy in Jamaica is seeking a Quality Control/Projects Coordinator to work on a full-time basis in the General Services Office of the United States Embassy.
*Position requires completion of mandatory post entry training. In order to develop the required level of knowledge and expertise, successful applicant will be hired one level below the full performance level.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent serves as the Quality Control/Projects Coordinator identifying opportunities for improvements and helping guide the development and implementation of improvement plans for the sections that comprise the General Services Office (GSO). Incumbent acts as lead for all activities that the GSO provides services for at the Ambassador’s residence.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. A degree in business administration is required.
2. Three years of progressively responsible experience in administration and logistics with either a US Government Agency or a commercial company is required.
- Level IV English (Fluency) speaking, reading and writing is required.
4. Must have basic knowledge of subsections of a General Services Office, such as leasing/housing, travel, motor pool, supplies, procurement, and shipping/logistics.
5. Must be computer literate, with working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Ability to communicate well, orally and in writing is required.
6. Outstanding customer service and teamwork skills required along with the ability to juggle multiple, time-sensitive tasks in order to meet deadlines.
TO APPLY FOR ALL POSITIONS:
Interested applicants for these positions must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the information listed below found on the DS-174 (see section 3A below for more information); plus
.Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes
or No; if yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number – if applicable
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, state your
Driver’s License Class / Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S.
Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference – if applicable
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO
The Human Resources Office
U.S. Embassy
142 Old Hope Road
Kingston 6
POINT OF CONTACT
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FAX: (876) 702-6347
The US Mission in Jamaica 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.
