SUBJECT:   ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 15-21
OPEN TO:  All Interested Candidates
POSITION:   A/C Mechanic Technician (2), FSN-04; FP-AA
OPENING DATE:    March 13, 2015
CLOSING DATE: March 27, 2015
WORK HOURS:  Full-time 40 hours week
SALARY:    *Ordinary Resident: CFA 2,723,862 per year
(Starting salary before benefits and allowances)
Position grade: FSN-4
*Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): US$25,011 per year
(Starting salary
Position grade: FP-AA to be confirmed by Washington)
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
ONLY THE PRESELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
The U.S. Embassy in Bamako is seeking two (2) A/C Mechanic Technicians in the Facility Maintenance Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
The incumbent performs skill level works on Air Conditioner in residences and buildings. 
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent is responsible for:
Performing, repairing maintenance and new installations air conditioning work in residences and buildings.
Working air conditioning direct expansion systems, chillers, variable air volume boxes, air handling units, hermetic and semi-hermetic systems and components.
Troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing wiring systems, control systems and component.
Ensuring good preventive maintenance practices and experiencing on multiples types of refrigeration and air conditioning systems
Planning and preparing comprehensive material lists. 
Responding to after hour emergency calls as needed.
Exercising sound safety practices.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Junior High School degree required and vocational training or apprenticeship in an institution producing journeyman skills required and three years of air conditioning technician experience OR 8 years of air conditioning technician experience required.
English I (rudimentary), French and Bambara II (limited knowledge) required.
Familiarity with refrigeration equipment technician experience required.
Ability to use the tool of the trade
Must be able to obtain a valid driver’s license from Mali within the 6-month probationary period (driving test to be administered).
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 (AUCUN DOSSIER NE SERA ACCEPTE SANS LE FORMULAIRE DS174  REMPLI, LE CV AINSI QUE LES COPIES DE DIPLOMES, CERTIFICATS, ATTESTATIONS ET PERMIS):
Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174) available on https://mali.usembassy.gov/job_announcements.html; Applicant must specify on the third page of the Employment Forms (DS-174) part 24, their English knowledge level, PLUS;
A Current resume or curriculum vitae, PLUS;
Any other documentation (e.g., driver’s license, copies of essays, certificates, awards, degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
HROBamako@state.gov
Subject: A/C Mechanic Technician
POINT OF CONTACT
HRO: 2070- 2314/2316/2511 FAX: (223) 2070-2348
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: March 27, 2015
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.