U.S. Embassy Recruitment for Residential Maintenance Supervisor

The U.S. Consulate in Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position in the Facility Maintenance Section:


Job Title: Residential Maintenance Supervisor, FSN-08/FP-06*


Job Ref: N52005
Location: Lagos
Work Hours: Full-time; 48 hours/week


Basic Function of the Position

• The incumbent is assigned to the Facilities Maintenance Section and reports directly to the FSN Assistant Facility Manager (A/FM) for all assigned duties.
• S/he supervises the daily activities of the maintenance personnel assigned to all USG Residential Buildings both Government Own Properties (GOPs) and Short Term Leases (STLs).
• The incumbent will provide supervision for the day shift and on-call supervision of emergency duty and maintenance support for OBO visiting contractors and surveying teams.
• S/he plans, coordinates and supervises all assigned Maintenance & Repairs (M&R) renovation activities and Preventive Maintenance Programs and forwards to the A/FM and Facility Manger (FM) for approval.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified:

• Completion of Secondary school, vocational training or an apprenticeship recognized as producing journeyman mechanic skills is required.
• Minimum of five years (5) responsible experience in maintenance or construction management and planning with a private business or government organization.
• Three of the five years must be supervisory experience, management and planning skills.
• Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Writing/Reading in English is required.
• Language proficiency will be tested.
• Good knowledge of building and grounds maintenance operations as well as a good knowledge of maintenance trades operating practices and procedures is required.
• Ability to supervise multi-trade workforce effectively, including devising work schedules and providing the job instruction is required.
• A valid Nigerian driver’s license is required.

Hiring Preference Selection Process 
When qualified, 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:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP**

Importation Information:

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.
• If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.
• Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

Additional Selectional Criteria:

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply
• Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule
• The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification after selection.
• Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

Salary
OR – Ordinarily Resident N7,759,507 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-08
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR – Nor Ordinarily Resident – AEFM – US$47,170 p.a EFM/MOH – US$39,954 (Full-Time Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-06*


Application Closing Date
19th June, 2017.

• Application for US Federal Employment (DS – 174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS – 174; plus,
• Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g.transcripts, degrees, NYSC certificate/exemption etc.)
• A type – written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised.  Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
• Limit all electronic (e – mail) submissions to one entry/e – mail not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
• E – mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Note:

• Mailed (paper/hard copies) applications will NOT be accepted.
• All not ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work and residency permits to be eligible for Consideration. A U.S. Citizen EFM does not have to be residing in country to be considered, but the sponsoring officer under chief of mission (com) authority does have to Be assigned officially to post.
• Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered. Thank you for your understanding.