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Position: Electrical Controls Technician FSN-8, FP-6
Opening Date: Immediate
Closing Date: July 19, 2011
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Employed as an Electrical Controls Technician to carry out skilled maintenance and repair work throughout the New Embassy Compound/New Consulate Compound (NEC/NCC) buildings, grounds and residential owned/leased properties.
Work assignments will be directed by the Facility Manager or an assigned Supervising Engineer.
Maintains and operates the Electrical Power Control System and other building electrical systems.Included but not limited to, emergency generator controls, fire alarm control, fire suppression systems, automatic transfer switches, relay controls, programmable control systems for switch gear, medium voltage transformers and motor control centers.
Desired Qualifications:
Education:
The position requires successful completion of secondary school and two (2) years of journey-level training in the repair and maintenance of digital building control systems.
Education or technical training in a field related to specialize electrical building controls or related electrical equipment through a recognized trade union, technical school or equivalent; accredited trade school, college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
One year of work experience is equivalent to thirty (30) semester hours of coursework from an accredited trade school, college or university. BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, with emphasis on computer controlled building systems is desirable.
Prior Work Experience: Minimum of three to five (3-5) years experience as an Electrical Controls Technician with digital building control system knowledge is required. A minimum of 3 years of experience must be with large, modern, commercial or Government office building in operations and maintenance. Knowledge of U.S. building, trade, construction, fire, and safety codes and standards are highly desirable.
Post Entry Training: Position may require individual to travel TDY for the purpose of receiving on the job training to become familiar with mission maintenance operations. Training to operate Work Order for Windows will be provided.
Language Proficiency: Level III in both English and host country language written, and spoken proficiency required.
To apply for any of these positions
Qualified individuals who are interested in applying for this position may:
1. Stop by the US Embassy’s main entrance to pick up an application packet or
2. Download the application form available on the Bujumbura Embassy Internet Site below; click on the link “Application form.”
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available at
http://burundi.usembassy.gov/resources/employment-opportunities
