Assistant Plant Supervisor – US Embassy Botswana
Job Description
The Human Resources (HR) Office in at the U.S. Embassy in Gaborone manages the Employment Program for all agencies represented in the Mission, including jobs located in Selebi Phikwe and Gaborone.
The HR Office uses Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA), to advertise its positions. At this site you will find a list of U.S. Embassy’s vacant positions and instructions to log on and apply. Candidates interested in applying for these positions must apply via the ERA site and follow the application instructions to submit an application. See introduction to ERA on YouTube. Please also refer to the Applicant User Manual (PDF 2.1MB) for more guidelines.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The U.S. Mission in Botswana 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 U.S. Government also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
About
Announcement Number:Gaborone-2024-003Hiring Agency:Embassy GaboronePosition Title:Assistant Plant Supervisor (All interested Applicants/All Sources)Open Period: 02/23/2024 – 03/08/2024 Format MM/DD/YYYYVacancy Time Zone:GMT+2Series/Grade:LE – 0620 10Salary: BWP P428,441 /Per Year Work Schedule:Full-time – • All Interested Applicants / All Sources Promotion Potential:LE-11
Duty Location(s):1 Vacancy in
Gaborone, BC
Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Section
000-000-0000
[email protected]
Overview
Hiring Path: • Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM – FP is XX. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
• All Interested Applicants / All Sources
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 of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Not Required
Duties
The position works at the Botswana Transmitter Plant which is a high power broadcasting transmitting facility that forms part of the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM)’s worldwide communications system. This is an FSN Transmitter Plant Supervisory position. The position assists in all phases of management and supervisory functions involved in the operation and maintenance of the transmitter plant associated system. Incumbent plans and implements long range routine maintenance, provides significant input to the development of maintenance procedures and gives orders, reports directly to the USAGM Station Manager and supervises six (6) Technician positions (4 Supervisory Radio Technicians and 2 Advanced Radio Technicians).
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 5 years experience working with Transmitters; and experience in the operation and maintenance of a high power multi-transmitter broadcast facility is required. 1 year in a supervisory capacity is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Host country safety regulations & procedures is required.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Combined Bachelor of Engineering (B-Eng Major), Bachelor of Engineering (B-Eng Minor) required.
Evaluations:
Post may choose to add the phrase “This may be tested” after a language, skill, and/or ability. Review the VA template for specific information.
LANGUAGE:
Level IV English and Setswana (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Incumbent must have thorough knowledge of electronics theory and principles, specifically as applied to high power multi-program broadcasting. Must have theoretical knowledge of the design, construction, operation and performance characteristics of all plant equipment as well as modem measuring instruments and devices. An understanding of general administrative procedures pertinent to plant administration an operation is also required. Basic knowledge to operate firefighting equipment – fire extinguishers, water hydrant required. Must have a valid Class B Driver’s license of at least five years. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office programs (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook). Must have keyboard/typing skills where accuracy is required.
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:
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 [enter clearance level here] clearance.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/bwa/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms
Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:
–Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Combined Bachelor of Engineering (B-Eng Major), Bachelor of Engineering (B-Eng Minor)
- –Curriculum Vitae
- –Copy of Drivers License
- C Eligible Family Member Applicants:
Copy of Sponsor’s 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:
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 Gaborone, Botswana.
We are Hiring! Apply to Join Our Team!
The Embassy announces vacancies for the following positions based in Selibe Phikwe:
Deadline to apply: March 8, 2024.
For more details about the position and how to apply visit this link: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/bwa/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms
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