SUBJECT: ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 13-003
OPEN TO:   All Interested Candidates
POSITION:  Mason, FSN-04; FP-AA
OPENING DATE:  January 10, 2013
CLOSING DATE: January 24, 2013
WORK HOURS:   Full-time 40 hours week
SALARY:     *Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): US$24,518 p.a (Starting salary Position grade: FP-AA to be confirmed by Washington)
*Ordinary Resident: CFA 2,102,924 per annum (Starting salary before benefits and allowances)
Position grade: FSN-4
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Bamako is seeking a Mason in the Facility Maintenance Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
The incumbent performs all types of masonry related work in construction, maintenance and repair of buildings and residences.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working with all types of bricks, lintels and ceramic tile materials to construct walls, floors, ceilings and supporting structures.
Applying finish masonry and concrete mixtures and masonry surfaces.
Doing touch-up repairs to concrete masonry surfaces.
Being able to work independently and supervise apprentices and/or daily hire laborers/helpers.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Elementary School and vocational training or apprenticeship recognized in producing masonry skills.
One year of masonry work experience.
English I, French and Bambara II.
Familiarity with full journeyman mechanic established practices in the specific trade involved.
Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the trade as well as lift up to 30kg.
Must have a valid Malian driver’s license.
SELECTION PROCESS:
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizens Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S Veterans are given preference.  Therefore it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
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.
Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
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.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174) available on
https://mali.usembassy.gov/about-the-embassy/job-opportunities.html  or at the U.S. Embassy’s main entrance ; Applicant must specify on the third page of the Employment Forms (DS-174) part 24, their English knowledge level;
A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as the form; plus
Any other documentation (e.g., copies of essays, certificates, awards, degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office – HROBamako@state.gov or at the U.S Embassy’s main entrance
Attention:  Human Resources Officer
American Embassy, B.P. 34, Bamako, Mali.
POINT OF CONTACT
HRO: 2070- 2316/2314/2511 FAX: (223) 2070-2479.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: JANUARY 24, 2013
The U.S. Mission in Bamako, Mali, 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.