Auto Mechanic

Overview

Hiring Path: • Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

This position is open to: • All Interested Applicants / All Sources

For USEFM – FP grade is FP-9. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type Permanent

Marketing Statement:

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.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Lusaka, Zambia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the AUTO MECHANIC in the General Services Office.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

Serves as a Maintenance Mechanic in General Services Office / Motor pool (GSO). Responsible for the daily operation of vehicle maintenance and automotive service scheduling. Provides quality control for major maintenance on vehicles and performing basic on-site maintenance on vehicles. Performs major and minor overhaul and repair work to engines, transmissions, brake systems, springs, shocks absorbers, steering mechanisms, electrical, fuel and hydraulic systems, wheel assemblies, and other vehicles components.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: [HR DELETE THE OPTION THAT DOES NOT APPLY]

• • Public Trust Security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary school is required. Vocational automotive repair training, journeyman mechanic, or apprenticeship certification is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an automotive mechanic is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language: 

English – Limited knowledge; speaking, reading & writing

Bemba/Nyanja – Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application. 

Job Knowledge:

A good working knowledge of vehicle diagnostics and troubleshooting practices, commercial and local market costs for parts and supplies, local dealerships and maintenance facilities for specialized auto servicing and repairs.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Skills And Abilities:

• • Must be able to operate different types of vehicles such as utility and passenger vehicles, medium trucks, and forklifts. Must be able to interpret shop manuals, parts catalogs and diagrams, and understand technical language of the trade.

• • Must be able to troubleshoot and determine the causes of a malfunction and be able to use diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot vehicle problems.

• • Must have basic computer skills to use proprietary software and prepare simple reports.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

Required Documents:

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• • Residency Permit (if applicable)

• • Work Permit (if applicable)

• • University Degree (if applicable)

• • University Transcript (if applicable)

• • Language Scores (if applicable)

• • Driver’s License (if applicable)

• • Certificate (if applicable)

• • Professional License (if applicable)

• • Resume/CV (if applicable)

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• • Copy of Sponsor’s Travel 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)

Next Steps:

The HR Office will contact successful applicants. For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website Job Opportunities – U.S. Embassy in Zambia – Available positions at the U.S. Mission or follow us at US Embassy LinkedIn.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.