Plumber

How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local security or Public trust clearance. Applicants must submit a Universal Application for Employment (DS-174: https://vn.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2017/08/DS-174-form.pdf) which is available on Embassy’s Web Site.

To apply for this position, applicants should electronically (or otherwise) submit the documents listed below via email: HanoiHR[@]state.gov

Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
• DS-174
• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent if you are EFM)
• Residency and/or Work Permit (If you are not Vietnamese Citizen)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email or phone.

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.

U.S. Mission Vietnam U.S. Embassy in Hanoi
Announcement Number: Hanoi-2019-40
Position Title: Plumber
Opening Period: July 17 through July 31, 2019
Series/Grade: FSN -1210/5
Salary: US$8,052.00(annually)

Who May Apply: For USEFM - FS is FP-9; US$34,390.00(Starting Salary). Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.

Open-to: All Interested Applications/All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification or Public Trust

Duration Appointment: 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 U.S. Mission in Hanoi is seeking an eligible and qualified applicant for the position of Plumber in its General Services Office (GSO).

The work schedule for this position is:
• Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within 90 days of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Duties: Under the supervision of the General Services Officer and General Services Housing Supervisor, incumbent of the position will be the liaison for the housing office with landlords of USG leased properties on maintenance and repair work to the facilities’ mechanical and plumbing systems throughout the (# of properties) residential owned/leased properties. S/he will receive written or verbal request for maintenance services and ascertain all of the necessary information to determine whether work is of a routine or emergency nature.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education: Completion of secondary school (grade 12) in addition to vocational training or apprenticeship as plumber is required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: At least two years of work as a plumber or maintenance technician working with plumbing systems in an institutional or commercial building setting is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:
• Must possess job knowledge to include basic math, and the ability to use measurement tools needed to lay and cut shaped, threaded, and joined materials.
• Must be familiar with international building, mechanical, and plumbing codes to be able to perform installation, maintenance, and repair work to meet code requirement.
• A general knowledge of building systems and operations, mechanical principles and theories, and familiarization of the proper use and hazards of chemical material is required.
• Knowledge of normal, standby, and emergency modes of utilities is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level 2 (Limited knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.
(This will be tested.)
Level 3 (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have:

• Abilities in diagnosing and repairing water systems, water pumps, and hot water systems; testing domestic water system components, and taking equipment readings with various meters, hand tools, power tools, and specialty tools to determine repairs.
• Abilities include responding to emergency situations in an efficient and timely manner to effect immediate repairs; work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes, indoors or outdoors to complete work assignments; communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, contractors and vendors to obtain and provide pertinent information.
• A motorbike driver’s license.
• Strong interpersonal skills and be able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks.

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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.

Benefits: Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Hanoi 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”), 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: https://vn.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/embassy-consulate-jobs/

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Hanoi.

- The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office
- A compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits
- For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office

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