U.S. Mission in Nairobi Hiring Welder/Locksmith

Welder/Locksmith – All Interested Candidates

The U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Welder/Locksmith in the Facilities Management office.

Salary:(KES) KSh1,444,063 – (KES) KSh2,454,917/Per Year

Series/Grade:LE – 1210 – 5

Agency:Embassy Nairobi

Position Info:

Location:Nairobi, KE

Close Date:
(MM/DD/YYYY)08/29/2024

Duties

Incumbent works under the direct supervision and guidance of the Maintenance Supervisor – FSN 08; C52610

The incumbent is employed as a journeyman level Welder/Locksmith to carry out standard welding repairs/fabrications, and repair/installations of Locks throughout the New Embassy Compound (NEC) functional/office buildings, on-compound ancillary support and residential buildings, recreational facilities, and other owned/leased properties. 

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: Kenya Police Clearance Certificate 

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.  
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time [4 weeks] upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary school is required. Completion of vocational training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level licensed pipe fitter or welder and locksmith trade, trained in the maintenance of commercial or industrial buildings/facilities is required.Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. 
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position. Qualifications:

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in building environment as a journeyman welder and locks installer in commercial or industrial facilities is required.

Language: 

English level III (Good working knowledge: Written/Speaking/Reading) is required.

Kiswahili Level III (Good working knowledge: Written/Speaking/Reading) is required.

Job Knowledge:

Should have a general knowledge of construction, maintenance, and safety procedures in work related areas, and ability to comprehend and apply relevant safety codes.

Excellent working knowledge of locks, welding, materials, mechanical tools, and equipment associated with the trade. 

General knowledge painting metal surfaces.

A valid driver’s license – Class BCE is required.

Skills And Abilities:

• Read and interpret drawing and schematics
• Safely operate various equipment and tools used in welding and metal fabrication including band saws, grinders, drill press, chop saw and shear and be able to disassemble and reassemble various locks and associated components.
• Must possess good communication skills and ability to interact with customers in a constructive manner
• Responding to urgent situations in an efficient and timely manner to effect immediate repairs.
• Work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, on ladders at various heights, and in temperature extremes, indoors or outdoors to complete work assignments.
• Communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, and vendors to obtain and provide pertinent information.
• Use a computer; to include MS Word and Outlook, and able to write e-mails.
• Typing skills required.
• At least five (5) years of experience driving saloon cars and pick-up trucks.

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Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:Agency Benefits:

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  

A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below.  It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference. 

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER 

1. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* 
2. AEFM / USEFM 
3. Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights ** 

* IMPORTANT:  US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) 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”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, 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 FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau. 

For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.    

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS

The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:    

• Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.    
• Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing. 

The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:   

• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible. 
• Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.  

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How to Apply

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here. 

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job-related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves.  We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.  Required Documents:

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• Residency Permit (if applicable)
• Work Permit (if applicable)
• Driver’s License 
• high School Certificate 
• Completion of vocational training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level licensed pipe fitter or welder and locksmith trade, trained in the maintenance of commercial or industrial buildings/facilities.
• Resume/CV 

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

The HR Office will contact successful applicants.  For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ken/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.