JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL, SHENYANG, CHINA
Tel: 0086-24-2322-1198 Fax: 0086-24-2322-1733

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 08-002 
          

OPEN TO:         All Interested Candidates 

POSITION:        Maintenance Inspector (N52-1205-003)

OPENING DATE: 05/30/2008 

CLOSING DATE: 06/12/2008 (Only applications received by the closing date
will be considered) 

WORK HOURS:   Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY:            Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-07 US$32, 864 (Starting annual salary, final grade and salary will be determined by Washington).                                           Ordinarily Resident: FSN-7 RMB 90, 260 (Starting annual    salary, includes allowance and bonus)

NOTE: This position is advertised under the Locally Employed Staff Program of the United States Mission. Applicants must be able to obtain the required work and residency permits before the position’s start date to be eligible for consideration.

The U.S. Consulate Shenyang is seeking an individual to fill the Maintenance Inspector position in the Facility & Maintenance Section. 

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The main purpose of this position is to manage the day to day operation of post Safety and Health and Environmental safety program. Providing employee training, safety inspections of Consulate owned and leased building, providing technical/engineering expertise when necessary. Inspects work of employees and contractors to ensure it is accomplished according to the Department of State’s safety regulations and the “scope of work” of projects and is compliant with current building codes. Acts as a liaison to the Facility Manager and works “hand in hand” with the Maintenance Supervisor in the operation of the Facility and Maintenance Section.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Management Office. Please contact Song Yang at 2322-1198, ext. 8152

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each qualification requirement detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each requirement.  Applicants who fail to provide detailed information supporting each requirement will not be considered for this position.

Education:
• College or University studies in engineering or skilled maintenance trade or have completed other specialized training recognized as pertinent to maintenance management.

Experience:
• Two years in maintenance or construction position with one year of supervisory experience included.

Languages:
• Level 4 (fluent) speaking/writing/listening in English;
• Level 3 speaking/writing/listening in Chinese.

Knowledge:
• Solid background in understanding established safety and health practices. Also, knowledge of construction process and maintenance procedure.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to train staff in regard to current occupational safety and health concerns. Able to understand construction drawings and “scope of work” in order to convey to contractors any misunderstanding they may have about the work to be accomplished.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

When equally qualified, Appointment Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) 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 LES employees are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment.
• Currently employed AEFMs who hold a PIT/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.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates for this position should submit the following or the application would not be considered:

• Application Form or Application for U.S. Federal Employment (OF-612); OR
• A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Management Office
Attention: Song Yang 
Email: shenyanguscg@yahoo.com.cn
Fax: 024-2322-2374 

DEFINITIONS:

AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:

• US citizen;
• Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18;
• Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;
• Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safehaven abroad, or alternate safehaven abroad; and
• Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services.

EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.

Member of Household: A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.

Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are AEFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: June 12, 2008

The U.S. Mission in China 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.