Trades Helper at U.S. Consulate General - 2 Positions

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for the position of Trades Helper in the Facilities Maintenance Section:

Job Title: Trades Helper

Location: Lagos
Slot: 2

Basic Function of the Position

• Incumbents work with all tradesmen as helpers and will follow directions given by tradesmen with whom s/he will be working. The incumbents assists tradesmen with the performance of skilled trades maintenance and repair work, which may include painting, carpentry, minor grounds work and other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

• Completion of Primary school is required. Basic training in one of the building maintenance trades is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in one or more of building maintenance trades: Electrician, Plumbing, Mason, A/C Technician, Carpentry or Painting is required.
• Level I (basic) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required.
• Ability to differentiate hand tools is required.
• Understanding of safe working practices is required.
• A valid Nigerian driver’s license is required.

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

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• 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.
• Currently employed U.S. 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.
• 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.

Remuneration
Or – Ordinarily Resident–N1,967,231.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary); Position Grade: FSN-03
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
Nor – AEFM, EFM/MOH - US$22,058 (Starting Salary) p.a.; Position Grade: FP-BB

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2014

How To Apply
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

• 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.
• Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus.
• Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g., certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that directly addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
• 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.

Submit Application To:
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.

Or submit to: [email protected]

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