Job Details

Duties

• • Repairs malfunctioning electrical systems and ensures that all tasks are completed in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturers’ recommendations.

• • Plans the layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, including drawing preliminary sketches and making cost estimates for materials and services.

• • Monitors and inspects generator equipment to detect problems; controls generator output; installs standby generators and ensures operational condition in emergencies.

• • Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures

• • Responds to emergency calls during off-duty hours when critical systems stop functioning or when there is an imminent threat to the safety of personnel or structural integrity.

• • Assists in developing and executing testing and inspection checklists to ensure quality work by contractors and staff.

• • Contributes to the safety program managed by the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (FM).

• • Performs preventive maintenance by inspecting, adjusting, and troubleshooting electrical systems to ensure reliable operation and uninterrupted electrical current to critical facilities.

• • Inspects electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with the reporting requirements of the Overseas Buildings Operations Annual Facility Condition Survey and Annual Inspection Summary.

• • Tests electrical systems and circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety.

• • Records and compiles operational data, completing and maintaining forms, logs, and reports.

• • Assists in preparing documents for maintenance, repair and renovation, including soliciting and monitoring contractors.

• • Escorts local contractors at post facilities when required.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and components experience as an electrical apprentice or installer is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• • Maintenance and repair of power and lighting circuits associated with switchboards and control gear in single-phase and polyphase systems.

• • Minor component replacement and repairs of motors, generators, controls, and recording instruments.

• • Electrical testing procedures in circuitry and control devices to monitor, diagnose faults, determine continuity, insulation resistance, impedance and capacity levels, all in accordance with US and host country regulations.

• • Reading and working from engineering drawings, specifications, electrical schematics, control circuits and material list.

Education Requirements:

Completion of Secondary School is required or completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with a concentration in electrical principles and applications is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

Limited Knowledge English reading/speaking/writing

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• • Communication and interpersonal skills to answer queries from end-users.

• • Ability to work as part of a team, work under pressure and a tight schedule.

• • A flexible approach to work shifts and answer emergency calls at all hours.

• • A current Class B driver’s license is required.

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 Check 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:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree (not transcript)
• 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.