Job Details

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Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FP is 4.  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

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

• • Full Time (40hours per week)

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

Supervisory Position:

Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Occasional Travel

Travel may be required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

Must have a minimum of five years’ experience working as a project architect at a major resort, hospital, office complex, large university/school system, or similar building complex managing a preventative maintenance program that uses a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track maintenance requests and their expenses. The job holder must demonstrate a progression of increased responsibility including developing scopes of work, construction documents (plans and specifications) and cost estimates for new construction projects, building repairs, equipment overhauls, and equipment replacement schedules.

The job holder’s experience should include one year of supervisory experience.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  Optional: This is not required, but if used, derive from Section 15e of PD. The more information post adds to this field, the more in depth the qualification process becomes. HR will be required to qualify applicants from all information that is added.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent, in Architecture or Architectural Engineering or similar architecture degree. The degree curriculum must: (1) be in a school of architecture with at least one curriculum accredited or equivalent by the National Architecture Accreditation Board (NAAB) or Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), or equivalent host-country architecture or engineering board, as a professional architecture curriculum.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

Fluent English; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings, and other construction documents. The Architect needs to use CADD technology to create plans as part of building information modeling (BIM). Must have good computer skills, able to use and navigate through the Microsoft Office Software suite package using MS Word, Office, Excel, Database entry, Auto CAD, and MS project. Must be proficient with architectural drafting, project management software, preparation and maintenance of daily construction inspection logs, capable of reviewing coordination design drawings for code compliance, and have the ability to create construction cost estimates and provide briefings to the Facility Manager, the Management Counselor, and other stakeholders on architectural/planning issues.
Must be skilled at drafting detailed and concise written reports in English for the Facility Manager. Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, or parts, maximum weight 25 kilos. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be highly organized. A keen aptitude to work independently, with impeccable integrity, strong initiative, good judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

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.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust Background clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  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.

All Applicants:
• Degree with transcript
• Language Scores (if available)
• Driver’s License
• Certificate or License

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• 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 Lusaka, Zambia.