Engineer (Trainee Level) - US Mission in Brazil

Position: Engineer (Trainee Level), FSN-9; FP-5 (steps 1 through 4)

Opening date: Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Closing date: Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Work hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Salary: to be determined

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS (Attached to the application) TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia is seeking an individual for the position of Engineer in the Facility Maintenance Unit (FMU).

Basic Function of Position

The incumbent provides all electrical engineering for project design including drawings, specification and bills of material, project oversight services, engineering inspection services, liaison with contract Architect and Engineering firms. Incumbent also provides advice and technical information for planning, designing and coordinating the development, improvement and maintenance of United States Government properties in Brasilia and is responsible for scheduling all daily maintenance work for the mechanical trades.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact 61-3312-7227 or 3312-7040.

Qualifications Required

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education: University degree in electrical engineering is required.

Experience: progressively responsible experience as a professional engineer and as a supervisor is required.

Language: Level IV (Fluent) in speaking, reading and writing Portuguese and Level III (Good Working Knowledge) in speaking, reading and writing English are required. Language proficiency will be tested.

Knowledge:

- of the field of electrical engineering and of the allied fields;

- of acceptable building and construction practices, local standards and procurement procedures;

- of principles and practices of supervision of construction and/or trades and crafts personnel to effectively direct the selection, training, and ongoing development of staff;

- to perform complicated engineering calculations and functions;

- of surveying and inspection construction sites and projects.

Skills and Abilities:

Must:

- be able to prepare written reports and correspondence in English;

- be certified with, and registered by, the DF Regional Engineering and Architectural Board (CREA);

- have a valid local driver’s license, category B.

Ability:

- to communicate effectively to receive and resolve complaints and conflicts regarding engineering related issues brought by internal customers;

- to develop and maintain high-level contacts with local construction companies and related service providers;

- to work with Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet, and specific engineering software programs;

- to read and comprehend written material of a technical nature to prepare cost estimates and factual documentation which support or are related to engineering projects.

Testing may be conducted to determine qualifications.

Selection Process

When fully qualified, U. S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, continuity and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply. Please submit your most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR).

4. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

5. 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 candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae IN ENGLISH that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B). We will not/not accept any applications that are not submitted in English; or

3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus

4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Submit application to

Email: brasilia_hr_cv@state.gov with vacancy title Engineer FMU

Point of Contact

Human Resources Office - Cristina Guimarães
Address: Av. das Nações, SES 801, Lote 3, CEP: 70403-900, Brasília, DF.
Telephone: (61) 3312-7227 or 3312-7040 - Fax: (61) 3312-7641

Closing date for this position: Tuesday, March 13, 2012