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U.S. Mission Job Recruitment USD $30,414/Year-Apply: The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.
Job Title: Motor Vehicle Service Technician – All Interested Candidates (Auto Painter)
Announcement Number: Lagos – 2021 – 015RA
Location: Lagos
Series / Grade: LE – 1020 5
Work Schedule: Full-time – 48 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-5
Hiring Path: Open to the public
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 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
Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Auto Body/Fender Foreman, and general supervision of the Auto Mechanic Foreman, the incumbent performs repairs of light, heavy, and armored/non-armored gasoline and diesel powered motor vehicles and forklifts. Performs automotive body repairs as well as painting, welding, and sheet metal work. Examines shop repair orders and follows instruction on repairs.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:
Completion of secondary school is required. Vocational training in Automotive Body Repair and Painting is required.
Experience:
Three years experience in an Auto Paint Shop is required.
Job Knowledge:
Must have good working knowledge of standard procedures and regulations, as well as good knowledge of various quality types of paints and their application is required.
Evaluations:
This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
Language:
Good working knowledge Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.
Skills And Abilities:
Must have a valid Nigerian drivers’ license to operate cars, trucks, buses, and other vehicles as needed.
Must be able to carry out vehicle repair work with minimum supervision.
Must be able to read, understand, and use technical manuals to repair vehicles, with the ability to lift 30lbs weight manually.
Weights above 30 lbs should be operated with aid of machine.
Other Information:
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:
AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
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.
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.
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FP is 09. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C. All Interested Applicants / All Sources.
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Salary
NGN4, 382,748 / USD $30,414 annually.
Benefits and Other Info
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria 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.
Application Closing Date
25th March, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Important Notice
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents
In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma 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.
Residency and/or Work Permit
Secondary School Certificate
Driver’s License
Certificate or License.
For EFMs, in addition to the above:
Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
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, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
For More Info: HR Section 09-461-4000 HRNigeria@state.gov.