Boat Mechanic at the U.S Consulate General

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Boat Mechanic - All Interested Candidates

Announcement Number: Lagos-2022-127
Location: Lagos
Series / Grade: LE - 1020 5
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Promotion Potential: LE-5
Work Schedule: Full-time - 48 hours per week

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply / Clarification From the Agency:
  • For USEFM - FP is 09.  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.

Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (48 hours per week)
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) 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

• Incumbent serves as RAO's mechanic for 3 boats and 3 vehicles. Services and maintains all vehicles and vessels in a cost effective and timely manner. Incumbent serves as the main boat pilot within Nigeria and surrounding countries, to include Benin. 
• Serves as a primary cash custodian, for various amounts of cash, and serve as the local procurement POC for the boat parts, beach house purchases, and RAO vehicle parts. 
• Manages the timetable, schedule, and rotation of RAO boats/vehicle maintenance; to include the collection of maintenance records and data. 

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• Completion of Secondary School with vocational training in boat mechanic workmanship is required. 

Experience: 

• A minimum of 2 years professional boat/vehicle repairs and maintenance experience is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Good working knowledge of proper etiquette for the host country is required for all communication outside the mission.
• Good working knowledge of the Nigeria waterways and various locations around Lagos, Nigeria accessible by water.
• Must know multiple safe routes to travel to Benin by water.
• Must have a good working knowledge of effective and safe boat piloting operations.  
• Must have good knowledge of boat/vehicles engines and maintenance.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify in your application your level of proficiency in language(s) listed.

Language: 

• Limited working knowledge of Reading / Writing / Speaking English is required.
• Limited working knowledge of Reading / Writing / Speaking Yoruba is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must have a valid boat pilot license. Must have the ability to drive carefully and cautiously in heavy rain or congested waterways.
• Must be able to recognize hazardous or dangerous situation and take appropriate defensive action.
• Must be able to pilot the boat at all hours of the day, for various lengths of time. Must be able to service and maintain RAO boats and vehicles as needed. Must be able to accurately and effectively keep maintenance records and schedules, prioritizing the purchasing of needed parts.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs, basic bookkeeping practices and time management is required. 
• Basic proficiency in time management, cash handling is required. Working various hours on a daily basis is required. 
• Must be able to read and understand documents, write clearly and communicate clearly on the phone or by radio when necessary.
• Must be able to coordinate travel of officers on short notice.

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.

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:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• 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”), 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.

Benefits and Other Info
Salary: USD31,083 (N4,809,418) Annually

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigera 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.

Application Closing Date
16th November, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret clearance.
• To apply for this position click the  “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

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.

• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Secondary School Certificate AND Trade/Vocational Training Certificate
• Valid Boat Pilot License 

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• 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 Lagos, Nigeria.