1.
Vacancy Information
Vacancy Announcement: Addis-2022-044 (RA2)
Position Title: Mechanic (Building Trades)/Metal Worker - All Interested
Applicants/All Sources
Series: 1210
Grade: 5
Location(s): Addis Ababa, ET
2. Personal Information
Name: FESSEHA TESSEMA
Email: fessehahailu01@gmail.com
Telephone 1: Mobile - 0936564367
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: Trade/Technical
School Name: Entoto technical & vocational training school
Attended From: Month: 09 Year: 1993
Attended To: Month: 08 Year: 1997
Education Duration: 3 years 11 months
Location: Addis Ababa
Degree / Diploma /
Diploma
Certification:
Major Subject: General mechanic
Did you Graduate?: Yes
Work Experience
Do you have any work
experience you would like to Yes
include?:
1. Work Experience
Job Title: Plumber II
Job Type: Full Time
Employed From: Month: 08 Year: 2022
Employed To: Current
Work Duration: 0 years 4 months
Employer Name: Hibret bank
Employer Address: Addis Ababa
Employer Phone Number: +251114655222
Salary: Not Answered
Salary Currency: Not Answered
Salary Frequency: Not Answered
Hours Per Week: 44
Supervisor Name: Naol Kuma
Supervisory
No
Responsibilities?:
1. Interprets blueprints & building specifications to
map layout for pipes, drainage systems and
plumbing materials. 2. Inspects drainage and other
plunibing systems to identify leaks and other
problems, aad replace worn parts. 3. Installs,
repairs, maintains and fixtures plumbing systems of
the Bank's building. 4. Assembles fittings and
valves for installation. 5. Collaborates with
technicians in installing and repairing plumbing. 6.
Modifies length of pipes, fixtures, and other
plumbing materials as needed for the building. 7.
Clears obstructions from sink drains and plumbing
Main Duties &
systems. 8. Selects appropriate plumbing materials
Responsibilities:
based on intended uses of building 9. Follows
healthy and safety standards and complies with
building codes. 10. Collaborates with other units in
choosing plumbing materials based on budget and
intended uses of building. 11. Handles internal
customer queries and responds to call outs. 12.
Estimates costs of installations and presents
recommendations. 13. Ensures the proper
functioning of plumbing systems of the Bank. 14.
Prepares reports on problems and summary of
actions taken. 15. Performs other related tasks as
assigned by the supervisor.
Reason for Leaving: Currently i am working here.
2. Work Experience
Job Title: General mechanic
Job Type: Full Time
Employed From: Month: 10 Year: 2011
Employed To: Month: 08 Year: 2022
Work Duration: 10 years 10 months
Employer Name: Sheraton Addis, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Employer Address: Addis Ababa
Employer Phone Number: +251115171717
Salary: Not Answered
Salary Currency: Not Answered
Salary Frequency: Not Answered
Hours Per Week: 48
Supervisor Name: Theodros Getachew
Supervisory
No
Responsibilities?:
1. Selects appropriate material for each job based
on the desired or necessary strength. 2. Cuts,
bends, and shapes sheet metal to required
dimensions. 3. Measures, cuts, and welds pieces
together according to specifications, blueprints, or
directions. 4. Connects pieces or secures seams by
riveting, rolling, soldering, or using steel screws. 5.
Performs assigned work on assembly lines such as
Main Duties &
punching holes for screws or bending gutters. 6.
Responsibilities:
Uses appropriate machinery and software
applications to complete assigned jobs. 7.
Coordinates required shutdowns and startups of
equipment with other departments after sheet metal
installation. 8. Develops and maintains records for
projects and repairs. 9. Maintains clean and orderly
work space. 10. Performs other related duties as
assigned.
Reason for Leaving: To build my career and for a better opportunity
Languages
1. Language
Language: ENGLISH
Speaking: Good Working Knowledge
Reading: Good Working Knowledge
Writing: Good Working Knowledge
2. Language
Language: AMHARIC
Speaking: Fluent
Reading: Fluent
Writing: Fluent
Additional Information
Other Names Used: I do not have any nickname.
6.Vacancy Questions
All grades responses
1.Are you able to legally work in this country?
Answer: Yes
Follow-up Questions
1.If yes, tell us more about yourself and if applicable, select the type of permit you
currently possess (upload the appropriate paperwork in the Documents section)
Answer: I am a citizen of this country.
2.Are you a current employee of this mission/consulate?
Answer: No
3.Are you a former employee of this mission/consulate?
Answer: No
4.Do you have the required education as stated in the Vacancy Announcement?
Answer: Yes
5.What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Answer: University Degree
6.Do you have the required experience as stated in the Vacancy Announcement?
Answer: Yes
7.Select your years of experience for this position. (See Vacancy Announcement.)
Answer: 9 to 10 years
8.Do you have the required language level (s) for the listed language (s) in this
vacancy announcement?
Answer: Yes
9.Where did you first see/hear about this position?
Answer: U.S. Mission Website
10.Have you adjusted your work to adapt to changes in priorities or deadlines?
Answer: Yes
11.Have you worked on multiple projects at the same time?
Answer: Yes
12.Which tasks have you performed when solving problems?
Answer: I identified inconsistent or incomplete information.
Answer: I identified existing problems that no one discovered before.
Answer: I created precedent-setting solutions adopted by my organization.
Answer: I identified a problem early that prevented major mitigation efforts.
Answer: I distinguished between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical
conclusions.
13.Which customer service tasks have you performed?
Answer: Identified customer problems
Answer: Developed and proposed solutions to customer problems
Answer: Implemented solutions to resolve customer problems
Answer: Evaluated outcomes of the customer service solutions
14.Which metal items have you built using welding methods and equipment?
Answer: Doors
Answer: Doorframes
Answer: Roofs
Answer: Security grills
Answer: Tanks/Containers
Answer: Gates
15.Which statement best describes your highest level of experience repairing metal
items (e.g., doors) that require welding?
Answer: I independently repaired metal items that require welding.
16.Have you independently used welding hand tools (e.g., shielded metal arc) to
complete welding work?
Answer: Yes
17.Have you independently used welding power tools (e.g., gas metal arc) to
complete welding work?
Answer: Yes
18.What types of instructions have you used to perform welding operations?
Answer: Oral instructions from supervisor
Answer: Written instructions from supervisor (e.g., email, note)
Answer: Blueprints
Answer: Sketches/drawings
Answer: Organizational work orders with specific job instructions
Answer: Equipment manuals
19.Which welding-related tasks have you independently performed on the job?
Answer: Looked at welding symbols on drawings/blueprints of buildings and other
structures before welding assembly.
Answer: Took welding measurements.
Answer: Set up/assembled parts to be welded.
Answer: Determined the appropriate welding equipment/method based on job
requirements (e.g., welding position, weld face).
Answer: Joined a variety of different parts/components by using a manual gas torch.
20.Do you have a current and valid driver's license if this job requires driving?
Answer: Yes
7.The following documents are requested for this vacancy.
Submission Date Received
Document Type Description Filename
Type (MM/dd/yyyy)
Certification No document Submitted
COM Approval for
Members of No document Submitted
Household
Copy of Orders
(applicants
No document Submitted
assigned to US
Mission)
DD-214 (Member
No document Submitted
Copy 4)
12/27/2022
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High School 12/27/2022
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Diploma 06:17:12 PM
High School
Diploma or No document Submitted
equivalent
sheraton 12/27/2022
Other Document sheraton experience UPLOAD
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hibret 12/27/2022
Other Document 2 hibret experience UPLOAD
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Passport No document Submitted
Residency Permit No document Submitted
SF-50 (applicants
assigned to US No document Submitted
Mission)
Trade School
No document Submitted
Course Certificate
Training No document Submitted
University Degree No document Submitted
Veteran’s Affairs
No document Submitted
Letter
Work Permit No document Submitted
8.Resume
9.Vacancy Announcement
Announcement Number: Addis-2022-044 (RA2)
Mechanic (Building Trades)/Metal
Position Title: Worker - All Interested Applicants/All
Sources
Open Period (MM/dd/yyyy): 12/14/2022 - 12/28/2022
Series/Grade: LE - 1210 5
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3
Salary: USD $8,634 - USD $8,634
Full-time - The work schedule for this
Work Schedule: position is: • Full Time (44 hours per
week)
Promotion Potential: LE-5
None. This is advertised at the Full
Promotion Potential Explanation: Performance Level FSN-5 which is
equivalent to FP-09.
Hiring Agency: Embassy Addis Ababa
Duty Locations: 1 Vacancies in Addis Ababa, ET
Telework Eligible: No
HR Section
For More Info: 000-000-0000
AddisHRO@state.gov
Hiring Path: • Open to the public
For USEFM - FP is 09. Actual FP salary
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: determined by Washington D.C. • All
Interested Applicants/All Sources
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Indefinite subject to successful
Appointment Type Details:
completion of probationary period.
We encourage you to read and
Marketing Statement: understand the Eight (8) Qualities of
Overseas Employees before you apply.
The U.S. Mission in Addis
Ababa/Ethiopia is seeking eligible and
qualified applicants for the position of
Mechanic (Building Trades).
Job Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:
• Full Time (44 hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to
begin working within a reasonable
period of time (4 weeks) 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 is employed as a
metalworker under Facility section to
carry out skilled maintenance and
repair work throughout the New
Embassy Compound (NEC)
functional/office buildings, on-
compound ancillary support and
residential buildings, recreational
facilities, and other owned/leased
properties. The basic function of a
metalworker is operating manual or
automated machineries and hand tools
used to form, cut, join metal, finish, and
assemble metal components. Jobholder
Major Duties:
would repair, adjust, and manufacture
metallic doors, compound gates,
windows, handrails, guardrails, grills,
gutter, generator shed, and
maintenance of door handles and
perform inspections. Also, assists, as
needed other shops such as painting,
plumbing, carpentry, and general
cleanup of work areas. Other tasks of a
metalworker include showing basic
safety and how to operate the machine
tools for less experienced workers (e.g.,
newly recruited junior and apprentice
metalworkers).
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3)
years’ experience working as a
journey-level metal worker in the
manufacturing, repair and maintenance
of doors, compound gates, windows,
Requirements:
handrails, guardrails, grills, gutter,
generator shed and perform
inspections. Note: Please upload all
work experience copies of yours under
"Other Document 1 or 2"
Please provide the required
Education Requirements: documentation listed below with your
application:
EDUCATION: Successful completion of
High school and a vocational training
diploma/certificate (2-3 years of studies)
from an accredited institute recognized
as producing journeyman level
metalwork.
Note: Please upload all copies of
your Education under "Secondary
(high) school certificate"
LANGUAGE: English Level 2 - Limited
knowledge; written & spoken. (This
may be tested)
Amharic Level 3 - Good
working knowledge; written & spoken.
Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to complete metal projects
with accuracy and precision.
• Ability to safely use machinery
and tools involved in metalwork.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work in an environment
that occasionally gets very loud.
• Ability to identify problems or
dangers, report issues and
provide solution.
Evaluations: • Communication and interpersonal
skills to answer queries from end-
users.
• Ability to work as part of a team,
work under pressure and a tight
schedule.
• Flexibility and ability to work with
minimum supervision
• A flexible approach to work shifts
and answer emergency calls at all
hours.
• Ability to lift tools, equipment, or
parts, maximum weight 25 kilos.
• Incumbent serves as an incidental
operator of official vehicles and
meets all requirements outlined in
14 FAM 433.
• Must have a valid Auto/2nd
grade driver's license. Must
have had a valid driver's
license for a minimum of five
(5) years. (These may be tested)
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
Qualifications: be required to pass medical and
security certifications.
All candidates must be able to obtain
and hold a Public Trust clearance.
To apply for this position click the
How to Apply: “Submit Application” button. For more
information on how to apply visit the
Mission internet site.
https://et.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
In order to qualify based on education,
you MUST submit the requested
completion of high school completion
and/or transcripts as verification of
educational requirement by the closing
date of this announcement. If you fail to
provide requested information, or the
information you submit is insufficient to
verify your eligibility, you will not be
considered for this position.
Required Documents:
• Copy of Orders/Assignment
Notification (or equivalent) (if
applicable)
• Residency and/or Work permit (if
applicable)
• Passport copy (if applicable)
• Secondary school completion or
High school certificate copy or
transcript (required)
• DD-214 - Member copy 4, Letter
from Veterans' Affairs, or other
supporting documentation (if
applicable)
• SF - 50 (if applicable)
• Work Experience copies
(required)
• Driving license (required)
Applicants who are invited to take a
language or skills test, or who are
selected for an interview will be
contacted via email or phone.
For further information - the complete
position description listing all of the
Next Step: duties, 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 Addis Ababa/Ethiopia.
Locally Employed Staff, including
Members of Household (MOHs), and
Third-Country Nationals (TCNs),
working at the U.S. Mission in Addis
Ababa/Ethiopia may receive a
compensation package that may
Agency Benefits:
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.
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION
PROCESS: Applicants in the following
hiring preference categories are
extended a hiring preference in the
order listed below. Therefore, it is
Other Information:
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”), 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: 12/27/22 18:45:45 PM
