Job Advert: Plumber

Position Title: Plumber

Opening Period: July 25 – August 08, 2018

Series/Grade: LE-1210-04

Annual Salary: CFA 6,279,741

Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification

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 Yaounde, Cameroon is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Plumber.

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

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period from receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications, or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:  No

Duties: Incumbent performs journeyman level plumbing work, including installation and preventive maintenance at the Embassy compound and all other U.S. Government properties in Yaounde and Douala. He/She works as scheduled in rotation basis as duty technician on 24 hours basis. The jobholder works under the direct supervision of the Electrical/Mechanical Supervisor and the work guidance of the Plumber Foreman,

Qualifications and Evaluations:

EDUCATION: Completion of Elementary school and four years plumbing study/training in a technical or vocational school or any recognized institution is required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Two years of Journeyman plumbing work experience in a large institution or international organization is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Incumbent must be able to read and understand plumbing schematics on installation and repairs.  He/She must have full journeyman knowledge of established practices and procedures of the plumbing trade, and the knowledge of lead poisoning and special material conductivity.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge Speaking/Reading/ Writing) English, and level II (Limited Knowledge) French is required.  (This will be tested.)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Incumbent must be able to safely use a variety of plumbing tools such as pipe threading machines, soft welding, etc.; diagnose plumbing problems quickly; and lift 50 pounds unassisted. He/She must have a valid driver’s license (category B) and must be capable to drive. (Skills and abilities may be tested.)

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

How to Apply:  All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification clearance.  Applicants must submit a Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) which is available on U.S. Embassy Yaounde Internet Site: https://cm.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

For More Info:

• Human Resources Office: (Sabastian Fih)
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 817 Yaounde
• E-mail Address: ydeapplicants@state.gov