QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

At least three (3) years of hands-on field experience in major repairs and installation of electrical and heavy-duty mechanical equipment, CCTV, public address, AVBCS, reading and interpreting architectural and engineering design drawings is required.
NOTE: Provide complete information on all work experiences. A curriculum vitae or resume is NOT considered during the qualification analysis process. Only the information completed on the application can be used to determine eligibility and qualifications of applicants.
Education Requirements:
EDUCATION: Completion of high school in addition to two (2) years of apprenticeship or an advanced equivalent local level of occupational training as technician, electrician, or mechanic is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Level III (good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required. (This may be tested.)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Ability to use MS Excel, Access and Word software and Internet search engines.
• Must be able to read blueprints and schematic diagrams of electrical and mechanical drawings, minor adjustments, and repairs. Must be able to apply knowledge of above in the installation and M&R to FE/BR doors and windows.
• Ability to use electronic test equipment.
• Ability to present a friendly, helpful, patient and caring impression to customers.
• Ability to talk and relate to U.S. and local personnel from a variety of backgrounds and Mission offices.
• Ability to be firm but tactful when explaining policy or limitations on resources.
• Ability to use special lifting equipment and/or coordination of unskilled laborers. The nature of work may require working from a ladder, in crawl spaces, above ceiling areas, and other non-office areas of building structure.
• Ability to deal with upset or difficult clients while keeping own temper/composure.
• Ability to assure upset/angry clients that their concerns will be addressed while not promising actions/results that are inconsistent with Mission practices.
• Ability to employ a problem-solving approach to difficult issues rather than assigning blame.
• Ability to maintain objectivity in difficult situations.
  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.

This position is only open to:

• U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies

Incumbent performs inspections, installations, preventative maintenance, and emergency repair of technical security, counterterrorism, and life-safety equipment deployed by Diplomatic Security (DS) at U.S. diplomatic missions overseas. Studies and makes recommendations for ways to improve the effectiveness of the security systems at U.S. diplomatic missions in the Regional Technical Office (RTO) The Hague region including constituent posts.