Job Advert: Welder

The U.S. Mission in Yaounde, Cameroon is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Welder.  This position is located in Yaounde, Cameroon.

CLOSING DATE: August 16, 2016 at 16:00

WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR):  FSN-04

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent welds and does metal work.  Duties include: making security grills, doors, windows and air conditioner grills; repairing and maintaining metal doors, installing security locks and bolts on metal doors; constructing water tanks; providing general repairs on official cars; constructing special safe havens; building antennas, exhaust pipes on generators; constructing security perimeter fences with wire mish and razor wire; and repairing and welding water storage tank.

Detailed Duties and Responsibilities for Welder:

A. 95% of Time                                  

Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler. Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment Cuts work piece, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife.                   

B. 5% of Time

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her agency.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.  Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified. 

EDUCATION:  Completion of Elementary School or equivalent diploma is required.

EXPERIENCE: Two years of journeyman welder experience in a large local institution or international organization is required.

LANGUAGE: Level II (Basic Knowledge) speaking/reading/writing of English and French is required. (This will be tested.)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The incumbent should be able to use all tools of the trade. (This will be tested.) 

JOB KNOWLEDGE: The incumbent must have full journeyman mechanic knowledge of established practices and procedures in welding.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources.  (See “For Further Information” above);         
2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)

WHERE TO APPLY:

Human Resources Office: 

P.O. Box 817, 

Tel.: 222-201-500, Ext 4006, U.S. Embassy Yaoundé, Cameroon

E-mail Address: ydeapplicants@state.gov (Please, indicate the title of the position on the “Subject:” line)