Plumber

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 13/09

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Plumber, FSN-4
OPENING DATE: March 31, 2009
CLOSING DATE: April 14, 2009
WORK HOURS: Full Time (40 hours/week)

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF LEGAL STATUS OF RESIDENCY, OR WORK PERMIT.
The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem is seeking an individual for the position of Plumber in the General Service Office.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Incumbent performs plumbing related repairs for residential and office facilities; Installs and repairs pipes and fixtures, opens clogged drains. Installs vents and traps in the plumbing system in accordance with required codes; Performs preventive maintenance; Assists outside contractors with knowledge of facilities, operations and utilities. Cuts openings in floors and walls to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings. Cuts, threads and bends piping; Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes; Checks and repairs septic and drainage system leaks; Performs other general maintenance duties as assigned and directed by the supervisor.
Please e-mail [email protected] for a copy of the complete position description.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

• Completion of Primary Schooling and completion of vocational training or apprenticeship in plumbing are required.
• Two years of previous plumbing experience are required.
• Level II (limited knowledge) in English and Level III (Good working Knowledge) in Hebrew or Arabic are required.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of septic plumbing systems.
• Must have a class “C” driver’s license.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.

SELECTION PROCESS:
When equally qualified, Eligible Family Members and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• EFMs who currently hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of that appointment.
• Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
• Candidates are subject to testing for language, computer or other position related skills.

TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position should submit the following:

• Official Form OF-612; or
• A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
• Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• The application must contain all information necessary to demonstrate that the candidate possesses the education, experience, skills and language abilities required for this position. Applicants who fail to meet requirements for the position will be disqualified.
• Vacancy Announcement number must appear on application.
• Application must be received by the closing date specified on the announcement. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
• Applications are only accepted in English.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Attention: Victoria Fleifel
18 Agron Road, Jerusalem
Fax: 972-2-622-3560
E-mail [email protected]

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: 14 April 2009
Consulate General Jerusalem maintains a drug-free workplace.
The US Mission in Jerusalem 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

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