1.

Vacancy Information

Vacancy Announcement: Conakry-2024- 013

Position Title: Electrician (Electrical Controls Technician)
Series: 1210
Grade: 7
Location(s): Conakry, GV
2. Personal Information

Name: ABOUBACAR KANTE I

Email: kanteaboubacar78@gmail.com
Telephone 1: Mobile - +224621540503
3. Veterans' Preference and Military Service

Veterans' Preference: Not a veteran.

4. Eligibility Questions

PERSONAL INFORMATION

1.Does your relative work in this Embassy or Consulate?

Answer: No

NOTE: Relative is a husband, wife, domestic partner, member of household, father,

father-in-law, stepfather, mother, mother-in-law, stepmother, son, son-in-law,
stepson, daughter, daughter-in-law, stepdaughter, brother, brother-in-law, half-
brother, sister, sister-in-law, half-sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, or niece.

2.Are you able to legally work in this country?

Answer: Yes

NOTE: U.S. Government does not sponsor work visas unless specified on the
Vacancy Announcement.

3.If this job includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, do you have a current and
valid driver's license?

Answer: Yes

CITIZENSHIP

Select all that apply and include the required documents (as stated) with the
application. Additional documents may be requested by HR at the interview phase.

4.Are you a U.S. citizen listed on the travel orders or approved OF-126 (or other
agency equivalent) of a direct hire FS, CS, or uniformed service member assigned
(not TDY) to this U.S. Mission and under Chief of Mission authority, or to an office of
the American Institute in Taiwan?
Answer: No
5. Education & Experience

Education
Do you have any education
Yes
you would like to include?:

1. Education

Education Level: Undergraduate/Bachelor's

School Name: Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry

Attended From: Month: 11 Year: 2020

Attended To: Current

Education Duration: 3 years 5 months

Location: Conakrydixinn

Degree / Diploma /
Diplôme
Certification:

Major Subject: Génie électrique

Did you Graduate?: No

2. Education

Education Level: High School/Secondary Education

School Name: Groupe scolaire privé_2MS

Attended From: Month: 10 Year: 2019

Attended To: Month: 08 Year: 2020

Education Duration: 0 years 10 months

Location: GuinéeKankan

Degree / Diploma /
Diplômé
Certification:
 Major Subject: Sciences Mathématiques

Did you Graduate?: Yes

3. Education

Education Level: Trade/Technical

School Name: Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry

Attended From: Month: 03 Year: 2022

Attended To: Month: 05 Year: 2022

Education Duration: 0 years 2 months

Location: ConakryDixinn

Degree / Diploma /
Attestation
Certification:

Major Subject: Électricité Bâtiment

Did you Graduate?: Yes

4. Education

Education Level: Trade/Technical

School Name: Udemy (on website)

Attended From: Month: 07 Year: 2023

Attended To: Month: 09 Year: 2023

Education Duration: 0 years 2 months

Location: site internet

Degree / Diploma /
Attestation
Certification:

Major Subject: Autocad Electrical

 Did you Graduate?: Yes

5. Education

Education Level: Trade/Technical

School Name: Open center EKB

Attended From: Month: 06 Year: 2016

Attended To: Month: 12 Year: 2016

Education Duration: 0 years 6 months

Location: Conakry

Degree / Diploma /
Attestation
Certification:

Windows,Microsoft office, Maintenance

Major Subject:
informations.

Did you Graduate?: Yes

Work Experience
Do you have any work
experience you would like to Yes
include?:

1. Work Experience

Job Title: Ingénieur électricien (stagiaire)

Job Type: Full Time

Employed From: Month: 09 Year: 2023

Employed To: Month: 11 Year: 2023

Work Duration: 0 years 2 months

Employer Name: Électricité de Guinée (EDG)

 Employer Address: Conakrycoleah

Employer Phone Number: 628642087

Salary: 0

Salary Currency: Not Answered

Salary Frequency: Not Answered

Hours Per Week: 40

Supervisor Name: Mr. Magassouba

Supervisory
Yes
Responsibilities?:

A la centrale thermique de tombo 2 mon objectif a

permis à la réalisation des enjeux suivants: -
Préparation du moteur diesel - Produire la tension
Main Duties &
et envoyé à la sous station - Contrôle et
Responsibilities:
maintenance des appareils électriques - Vérifier et
corriger les paramètres du moteur diesel lors du
démarrage dans la salle de commande .

Reason for Leaving: Pour poursuivre mes études universitaires

2. Work Experience

Job Title: Entretien électrique de la centrale

Job Type: Full Time

Employed From: Month: 07 Year: 2022

Employed To: Month: 08 Year: 2022

Work Duration: 0 years 1 month

Employer Name: Compagnie de Bauxite de Guinée (CBG)

Employer Address: Guinée Sangarédi

Employer Phone Number: 628924830

Salary: 0
 Salary Currency: GNF - Guinean Franc

Salary Frequency: Not Answered

Hours Per Week: 40

Supervisor Name: Mr. Emanuel Camara

Supervisory
Yes
Responsibilities?:

A la centrale de Sangarédi de CBG ( Compagnie de

Bauxite de Guinée) j'ai eu à effectuer les travaux
suivants : - Contrôle et supervisé les niveaux de
tension du réseau électrique. -Repérer et brancher
les moteurs de l’aero-refrigerant, -Préparation et la
Main Duties &
mise en place du chemin des câbles. -Tirez et
Responsibilities:
brancher les câbles sur le filtre d'aire. -Remplacer
les disjoncteurs de couplage de jeu de barre BT et
l’alimentation de l’aérotherme. -Repérer et brancher
les câbles de commande du coffret. Repérer et
brancher les câbles de commande de l’aérotherme.

Reason for Leaving: Pour poursuivre mes études universitaires.

Languages

1. Language

Language: FRENCH

Speaking: Fluent

Reading: Fluent

Writing: Fluent

2. Language

Language: ENGLISH

Speaking: Good Working Knowledge

Reading: Good Working Knowledge

 Writing: Good Working Knowledge

Additional Information
6.Vacancy Questions

All grades responses

1.Are you a former employee of this mission/consulate?

Answer: No

2.Do you have the required education as stated in the Vacancy Announcement?

Answer: Yes

3.What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Answer: College (2 years)

4.Do you have the required experience as stated in the Vacancy Announcement?

Answer: Yes

5.Select your years of experience for this position. (See Vacancy Announcement.)

Answer: 2 to 3 years

6.Do you have the required language level (s) for the listed language (s) in this
vacancy announcement?

Answer: Yes

7.Which electrician tasks have you performed?

Answer: Installed and repaired electrical power and lighting systems

Answer: Maintained switchgear equipment and systems
Answer: Maintained electrically driven motors, fan coil units, panel boards, and
electrical substations
Answer: Maintained electronic instruments, storage batteries, and fire alarm systems
Answer: Installed and repaired domestic appliances

8.Which tasks have you performed related to electrical services?

Answer: Planned installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures based on job
specifications
Answer: Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
Answer: Tested electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring,
equipment, or fixtures
Answer: Inspected electrical systems or equipment to find hazards or defects

9.In which areas have you performed maintenance?

Answer: Mechanical operations

Answer: Custodial operations
Answer: Waste Management including trash and recycling
Answer: Repairs and alterations
Answer: Electrical systems
Answer: Grounds maintenance

10.Have you used a computer database system to enter and retrieve data?

Answer: Yes

11.Have you entered data into a database?

Answer: Yes

12.Which statement best describes your highest level of experience writing

technical reports that synthesize engineering project results/performance (e.g.,
building construction, electrical equipment/systems)?

Answer: I have written technical reports that synthesize engineering project

results/performance as part of my academic coursework.

13.Have you been responsible for preparing reports to document performance of

electronic equipment, systems, and/or controls?

Answer: Yes

14.Have you directed the work of maintenance technicians to resolve emergency

work order requests?

Answer: Yes
 15.Select the appliances you have inspected for safety.

Answer: Freezers/Refrigerators
Answer: Ovens
Answer: Microwave ovens
Answer: Washers
Answer: Dryers
Answer: Stovetops/Cooktops

16.Have you used mechanical layout drawings and electrical schematic diagrams?

Answer: Yes

17.Which actions have you performed to troubleshoot equipment failures in

buildings (e.g., mechanical, electrical, fire)?

Answer: Determined the extent of the problem (e.g., replace component, repair-in-
place).
Answer: Determined the cause/nature of the failure.
Answer: Recommended solutions taking into account the cost and time required.

18.Which electrician tasks have you performed?

Answer: Used sketches or blueprints to find wiring or equipment

Answer: Ensured building and safety codes were met
Answer: Tested problem systems or components using equipment and hand tools
Answer: Advised management if equipment could be hazardous

19.Select the topics in which you have completed safety training.

Answer: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Answer: Hazard awareness

20.Which repair or maintenance tasks have you performed?

Answer: Took apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove defective parts

Answer: Performed routine maintenance
Answer: Found mechanical problems and used blueprints, repair manuals, or parts
catalogs for repair
Answer: Repaired machines or equipment using tools
7.The following documents are requested for this vacancy.

Submission Date Received

Document Type Description Filename
Type (MM/dd/yyyy)

Attestation et relevé de 04/21/2024

Certification note bac.pdf UPLOAD
notes du Baccalauréat 10:51:56 AM
High School
04/21/2024
Diploma or Diplôme du baccalauréat Bac diplôme.pdf UPLOAD
10:52:48 AM
equivalent
Attestation en 04/21/2024
Other Document info attestation.pdf UPLOAD
informatique 10:54:16 AM
Attestation de formation 04/25/2024
Other Document 2 105618704.jpg UPLOAD
en autocad 08:04:10 AM
04/21/2024
Passport Passeport PASSEPORT-1.pdf UPLOAD
10:56:32 AM
Professional
Attestation du stage à la 04/25/2024
Diploma or stage CBG.pdf UPLOAD
CBG 08:02:48 AM
License
8.Resume

I have entered in my profile.

9.Vacancy Announcement

Announcement Number: Conakry-2024- 013

Position Title: Electrician (Electrical Controls Technician)
Open Period (MM/dd/yyyy): 04/12/2024 - 04/26/2024
Series/Grade: LE - 1210 7
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT
GNF FG133,208,483 - GNF FG133,208,483
Salary:
/Biweekly
Work Schedule: Full-time -
Promotion Potential: LE-7
Hiring Agency: Embassy Conakry
Duty Locations: 1 Vacancies in Conakry, GV
Telework Eligible: No
HR Section
For More Info: 000-000-0000
HRatPost@state.gov
Hiring Path: • Open to the public
All Interested Applicants / All Sources. For
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: USEFM - Salary is FP-07 is $42,391. Actual FP
salary determined by Washington D.C.
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
• Indefinite subject to successful completion of
Appointment Type Details:
probationary period

We encourage you to read and understand the

Marketing Statement: Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees
before you apply.

The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time 40 hours per week

Job Summary: Start date: Candidate must be able to begin

working within a reasonable period of time of
receipt of agency authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or their candidacy may
end.

Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required
The incumbent reports to the Supervisory
Major Duties: Electrical Engineer. The incumbent is
employed as a journeyman level Electrical
 Controls Technician to carry out skilled
maintenance and repair work throughout the
New Embassy Compound/New Consulate
Compound (NEC/NCC) on critical and non-
critical electrical components within the
functional/office buildings, on-compound
ancillary support and residential buildings,
above and below ground infrastructures,
recreational facilities, and other owned/leased
properties.
A minimum of three (3) years’
experience working at the journey-level in the
installation, repair, and maintenance of
commercial building electrical systems
including power generation and distribution
systems, grounding, and digital building
controls and automated systems. Work
experience must show a progression of
increased responsibility, and the ability to repair
complex equipment, components, and
systems. The three (3) years’
experience should include a minimum of two
(2) years’ work experience operating
and maintaining 3 phase electrical equipment
with ampere ratings of 1600 Amps or higher.
Must have a career path that demonstrates
increased levels of responsibility working on
complex equipment, control circuits, and
building automation systems. JOB
KNOWLEDGE: The incumbent is required to
know electrical theory, ohms law, how to size
Requirements: electrical equipment including generators,
transformers, motor starters, feeder and branch
circuit wiring, circuit breakers and other
electrical equipment/components, and how to
use the various test instruments to analyze and
repair electrical problems. Must know how to
diagnose the root cause of an electrical
problem and what materials and equipment will
be needed to facilitate repairs. Must know how
to work safely on electrical components
including the use of lock-out / tag-out safety
measure. The incumbent must have detailed
technical knowledge of electrical control
systems and how control systems interface
with other operating systems. His/her
knowledge base must be equipment specific
with all makes and models of the installed
electrical systems, power generation and
distribution equipment, switchgear, and
mechanical equipment. Must have a very good
technical understanding of major building
electrical/mechanical systems and equipment
 with a specialty in controls. Knowledge of
International Building Code standards including
electrical and mechanical requirements, and
fire and life safety codes is required.

Completion of secondary school is

required. Successful completion of specialized
vocational training program from an accredited
institute recognized as producing journeyman
level electricians and mechanical system
Education Requirements:
specialist trained in the maintenance of
commercial or industrial buildings/facilities is
required. A portion of the training must be in
Electrical Controls and Automated Systems
Technology.

LANGUAGE: Mandatory: English: Level 3 -

Good working knowledge; speaking, reading &
writing

French: Level 3 - Good

working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing

English level III is required to translate local

technical information, contract documents, and
correspondences from the local language into
Evaluations: English for the Supervisory Building/Electrical
Engineer and the Facility Manager.

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.

All applicants under consideration will be

subject to a background investigation, including
biometric screening, and must be approved
for a security certification or security clearance,
Qualifications:
as applicable for the position. All applicants
under consideration may be subject to a pre-
employment medical examination as
applicable.

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold

a Public Trust clearance.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, click the “Submit
 Application” button.

For more information on how to apply visit the

Mission internet
sitehttps://gn.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs-
at-the-embassy/.

To qualify based on education, you MUST

submit the requested degree and / or
transcripts as verification of educational
requirement by the closing date of this
announcement. Failure to provide requested
information, or the information is insufficient to
verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for
this position.

• All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
Required Documents: • Driver’s License
• Certificate or License
• Secondary School Certificate

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment
Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from
Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting
documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Applicants who are invited to take a language

or skills test, or who are selected for an
interview will be contacted via email.

For further information - the complete position

description listing all of the duties,
Next Step: responsibilities, required qualifications, etc.
may be obtained by contacting the Human
Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your

interest in working at the U.S. Mission in
Conakry Guinea.

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of

Household (MOHs), and Third-Country
Agency Benefits: Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission
in (insert post and/or country name) 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.

For the current COVID-19 Requirements

please visit the following link.

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
Other Information: 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.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM,
USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional
employment considerations, please visit the
following link.
10.Declaration

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information on and attached to this
application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent
information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for
separation/dismissal after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment according
to this country's law or U.S. law. I understand that any information I voluntarily provide on or
attached to this application may be investigated.

Date Received: 04/25/24 08:17:13 AM