Job Description

Hiring Path:


• Open to the public


Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is BB. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.




For local/host country nationals, starting salary will be determined based on qualification and experience, and/or salary history.



• All Interested Applicants / All Sources


Security Clearance Required:


Public Trust - Background Investigation


Appointment Type

Permanent


Appointment Type Details:


Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period


Marketing Statement:


We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/jobs/mumbai/


Summary:


The work schedule for this position is:



• Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start Date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4-6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.


Supervisory Position:


No


Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:


No



Duties


The incumbent reports directly to the Supervisory Housing/Building Engineer. The position holder is employed as a Trades Helper to assist the technicians of the skilled trades in the performance of routine and preventive maintenance, and new installations and demolition work. The Supervisory Housing/Building Engineer will assign the incumbent to any of the skilled trade shops on a daily basis to assist the skilled technicians with maintenance and repair work throughout the New Consulate Compound (NCC)/Short Term Leased (STL) apartments office buildings, grounds and residential owned/leased properties. In addition to assisting the skilled trade technicians, the incumbent may be assigned tasks including material handling, painting, custodial type work, snow removal, common laborer work, and grounds maintenance and gardening work.





Qualifications and Evaluations


Requirements:


EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of maintenance or construction semi-skilled work experience in skilled trades such as mechanical (HVAC and Plumbing), electrical, carpentry, with significant focus on building systems is required. (Please describe your previous and current job responsibilities in detail.)




Key Requirements:


• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience is required. (See Experience section)
• English and Hindi or Marathi language is required. (See Language section)
• Please attach a copy of valid Indian driving license.
• Please attach all required documents to avoid automatic disqualification.

Education Requirements:


Completion of Secondary School (SSC) is required. (Indicate your education as relevant for this position. Your response must also indicate if you have completed Class X or XII, or any other degree or vocational courses. Please specify the name of the Certificate/Degree/Diploma course and the major subjects for each qualification you possess. Also upload the certificates in pdf.)




Evaluations:


LANGUAGE: Limited knowledge of English (speaking, reading and writing) is required. Good working knowledge (speaking, reading and writing) of Hindi or Marathi is required. This may be tested. Please specify in your application your level of proficiency in each language listed on the vacancy announcement, using the following levels:

Level 1 (Basic): Examples: Basic greetings, phrases, numbers and signs.

Level 2 (Limited): Examples: Directions, simple questions.

Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge): Examples: Conversations about familiar topics, complex documents.

Level 4 (Fluent): Examples: Infer nuanced meaning from complex documents.

Level 5 (Translator): Examples: Certified professional translator in this language.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have a valid, current driver license for Light Motor Vehicle. Must have had a valid driver's license for a minimum of five (5) years. Please attach a copy of valid Indian driving license along with all the mandatory/required documents. Applications which do not have a copy of the license will not be accepted. U.S. Government regulations require all Chauffeurs or Incidental drivers for official vehicles to be 25 years of age or older. We will not consider candidates below 25 years of age.

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.




Benefits and Other Info


Benefits:


Agency Benefits:


Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.



For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.



The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.


Other Information:


HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.



HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran•

2. AEFM / USEFM

3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 ("Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty"), Letter from Veterans' Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.



This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.



The U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai values a workforce of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all, and we invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.



For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va