Job Description

Job Description

The American Embassy in Kathmandu is seeking an individual for the position of Radio/Telephone Technician.

OPEN TO:  All Interested Candidates

POSITION: Radio/Telephone Technician

OPENING DATE: November 11, 2015

CLOSING DATE: November 25, 2015

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY: Rs.739, 589 p.a.

Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-7 US $35,014 p.a.
Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-7*
*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION

The incumbent is responsible for maintenance, installation, and repair of U.S. Mission’s unclassified telecommunications program; this includes telephone, radio, satellite, microwave, fiber-optic LAN links, and all other unclassified telecommunications equipment and high speed day circuits. The incumbent works with local entities, such as the phone company, local business, and various government ministries for a wide variety of reasons, including procurement and repair of equipment, licensing, and host government approvals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

NOTE: Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. EDUCATION: Completion of Secondary School is required.
2. EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience as a radio communication technician is required.
3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good working knowledge) speaking/reading/writing English is required. Level III (Good working knowledge) speaking/reading/writing Nepali is required. English language ability will be tested.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to use various Windows based computer applications is required. Must have a valid class B local driving license.
5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Good knowledge of the local telephone and communications equipment to include radios, cell phones, and frequencies is required.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our website at http://nepal.usembassy.gov/about_the_embassy/job-opportunities.html and/or by contacting the Human Resources Office at telephone #4234557.

SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, applicants who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and/or preference-eligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their application.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1) USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran (2) USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(3) FS on LWOP

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website at http://nepal.usembassy.gov/about_the_embassy/job-opportunities.html or by contacting Human Resources at telephone# 4234557; and
2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. copies of education certificates, transcripts, degrees, awards etc.)

IMPORTANT: Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran’s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s preference will not be considered in

the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran’s preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).

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