INTERAGENCY FOREIGN SERVICE NATIONAL EMPLOYEE …
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|Prepare according to instructions given in Foreign Service National Handbook, Chapter 4 (3 FAH-2) |
|1. Post |2. Agency |3a. Position Number |
|WINDHOEK |STATE |100335/100250/VACANT |
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|3b. Subject to Identical Position? Agencies may show the number of such positions authorized and/or established after the “Yes” block. |
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|X Yes 3 __ No |
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|4. Reason for Submission |
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|X_ a. Redescription of duties: this position replaces |
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|(Position Number) 100335/100250/vacant , (Title) Maintenance Technician (Series) 1210 (Grade) FSN-05 |
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|_ b. New Position ________________________________________________________________________________ |
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|c. Other (explain _______________________________________________________________ |
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|5. Classification Action |Position Title and Series Code |Grade |Initials |Date |
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|Post Classification Authority | | | | |
| |Maintenance Mechanic; FSN 1210 |FSN-05 |AFRC:kmt |2/21/18 |
|Other | | | | |
| |General Maintenance Mechanic (Technician) | | | |
|Proposed by Initiating Office | | | | |
|6. Post Title Position (If different from official title) |7. Name of Employee |
|General Maintenance Mechanic (Technician) | |
|8. Office / Section |First Subdivision: |
|Management |Facilities Maintenance Office |
|Second Subdivision |c. Third Subdivision: |
|9. This is a complete and accurate description of the duties and |10. This is a complete and accurate description of the duties and responsibilities of this|
|responsibilities of my position |position |
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|Printed Name of Employee |Printed Name of Supervisor |
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|Signature of employee Date (mm-dd-yyyy) |Signature of Supervisor Date (mm-dd-yyyy) |
|11. This is a complete and accurate description of the duties and |12. I have satisfied myself that this is an accurate description of this position, and I |
|responsibilities of this position. There is a valid management need for this |certify that it has been classified in accordance with appropriate 3 FAH-2 standards. |
|position | |
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| |Printed Name of Admin or Human Resources Officer |
|Printed Name of Chief or Agency Head | |
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| |Signature of Admin or Human Resources Officer Date (mm-dd-yyyy) |
|Signature of Section Chief or Agency Head Date (mm-dd-yyyy) | |
|13. Basic Function of Position |
|Position is located in the Facilities Maintenance Office. Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent’s primary duties are the maintenance |
|and repair of various facility systems and trades, including: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and painting activities located in the Chancery building, residential |
|housing, and other operational buildings, both U.S. Government-Owned and leased. |
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|14. Major Duties and Responsibilities %|
|of time |
|General Maintenance and Repair: 60% |
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|The major function of this position is to perform maintenance mechanic tasks in all aspects of the maintenance operations on the grounds and at Government owned and leased |
|properties. The incumbent will perform all technical aspects of the position with a significant level of independence. The incumbent is responsible for all general |
|maintenance work orders. This includes semi-skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, of all aspects of maintenance operations in U.S. Government owned and leased|
|facilities. The incumbent will perform the following duties including but not limited to: general painting, plumbing, carpentry, lighting, general labor, preventative |
|maintenance on building systems, and other trades as needed. Provides quality technical support for work being performed on USG office equipment by outside contractors. |
|May also work on sliding gates, pop-up barriers and hydraulic systems. Responsible for completing unscheduled, preventive, predictive and emergency maintenance work orders.|
|Ensures that all assigned maintenance tasks are accomplished promptly and professionally with manufacturer’s preventive maintenance, common trade repair guidelines and |
|replacement requirements. Performs work area cleanup and secures work areas to meet safety and security requirements upon completion of all duties. Troubleshoots and |
|repairs appliances, power tools, and other mechanical and electrical items as directed. Escorts, supports and monitors TDY personnel, contracted personnel and technical |
|advisors such as trainers on the full range of mechanical trades equipment and systems such as chilled and hot water air conditioning equipment, appliances, generators, |
|elevators, kitchen equipment, irrigation equipment, fire suppression equipment, potable water and sanitary systems, pop-up barriers, drop arms, sliding gates, and all other|
|mechanical equipment. May direct one or more semi-skilled helpers and/or laborers. |
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|Administration and Procurement: 30% |
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|Develops required spare parts and components inventory as well as maintaining appropriate inventory levels. |
|Responsible for procurement options including transactions with vendors on Blanket Purchase Orders and petty cash in coordination with the Facilities Maintenance Assistant,|
|Procurement Unit and Financial Management Office. Responsible for providing detailed specifications and procurement requests meeting U.S. government procurement regulations|
|for required equipment, tools, and support services. |
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|Keeps Maintenance Supervisor well informed on the status of all work orders that have been completed and accurate descriptions of work performed, and materials used. |
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|Emergency and Back-up Services: 10% |
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|Back up duties include after-hours maintenance duty program. This is a shared and rotated responsibility between all Supervisors and Technicians. This is for emergencies |
|among American personnel during afterhours regarding their residences and Government Owned properties. Emergencies include but not limited to: Fire, electrical outage, |
|certain plumbing related issues, and the smell of gas. Technician must be able to resolve emergency and not become overwhelmed. Resolution of problems will first be by |
|talking the customer through to diagnose the severity of the problem and a possible solution. If mechanic is unable to diagnose or talk the customer through the emergency,|
|he will need to go out to the residence to diagnose and repair on his own. To include escorting of contractors in non-CAA spaces and residences. Other duties as assigned.|
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|Note: “This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties|
|as assigned by the agency.” |
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|15. Qualifications Required For Effective Performance |
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|Education |
|Completion of Secondary School is required. N3 National Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing or Building & Civil field (3 years with an additional 1 |
|years of practical work) is required. |
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|Prior work Experience |
|Minimum of 3 years’ experience in building operations and maintenance and associated equipment in a large commercial building and with residential building systems |
|operations and maintenance is required. |
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|Post Entry Training |
|Online training: Global Maintenance Management System (GMMS); General Handyman Training; other trainings as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Facility Manager. |
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|Language Proficiency: List both English and host country language(s) proficiency requirements by level (II, III) and specialization (sp/read). |
|English level III (Good working knowledge) speaking/reading is required. This will be tested. |
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|Job knowledge |
|Thorough knowledge of commercial and residential facility operations and maintenance and building codes. Must have knowledge of standard maintenance practices, procedures |
|and safety precautions. |
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|Skills and abilities |
|Must be able to work unsupervised. Ability to read schematics (construction and equipment manuals) troubleshooting by plan, installation of lighting and wiring circuits, |
|capable of performing low voltage electrical system maintenance and repairs. Working knowledge of other trades, such as plumbing and carpentry. Valid class B Namibian |
|driver’s license. Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to lift 25Kg. |
|16. Position elements |
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|Supervision Received |
|Direct supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor. |
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|Supervision Exercised |
|None. |
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|Available Guidelines |
|Namibian and U.S. building codes, OBO Maintenance guidelines and handbook, equipment manuals, standard operating procedures, SHEM Safety references, and various |
|administrative memoranda. |
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|Exercise of Judgement |
|Follow USG security regulations, and manage USG resources in the most cost effective way. Must follow USG safety and environmental regulations to protect personnel and |
|property. |
|Must exercise good customer service skills and judgment appropriate to each situation. |
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|Authority to Make Commitments |
|None. |
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|Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts |
|Locally Employed Staff, diplomatic and military staff and families assigned to the U.S Embassy while performing position duties. Local contractors and vendors. |
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|Time expected to Reach Full Performance Level |
|One year |
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DS-298
04-2015
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INTERAGENCY POST EMPLOYEE POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Marius Verwey
Jason W. Miller, FM
Christiana M. Foreman
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U. S. Department of State
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