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Announcement Number:
ZAGREB-2020-010
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Zagreb
Position Title:
HVAC Mechanic (Residential) - All Interested Applicants
Open Period:
05/18/2020 - 05/31/2020 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+1
Series/Grade:
LE - 1210 5
Salary:
HRK kn165.513 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time -
Promotion Potential:
LE-5
Duty Location(s):
1
in
Zagreb, HR
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
385-1-661-2200
ZagrebJobs@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
•    All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
•    Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:



  • Full Time (40 number of 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:
76% or greater

Travel from Embassy to residencies regularly.

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Duties

1. Repair government-owned appliances in all government and leased properties.
2. Install HVAC appliances as required.
3. Select appropriately sized (for specific capacity demands) HVAC units for specific projects.
4. Clean work areas.
5. Ensure that all appropriate safety demands are complied with as electrical or gas fired HVAC systems and appliances are dangerous and   life threatening if handled improperly.
6. Perform ancillary services as assigned pertinent to all general trades.
7. Interact professionally with housing occupants, landlords, vendors and outside contractors on a frequent basis.                                    8. Properly manage accounts for petty cash.                                                                                                                                        9. Purchase maintenance items through BPA arrangements.
10. Responsibly drive government-owned vehicles.
11. Serve as back-up to Maintenance Foremen.

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  A minimum of three years of journeyman level experience in the residential or commercial HVAC/plumbing field. Incumbent has to perform to industry standards and requirements the day they start work (not an option).


JOB KNOWLEDGE:  Must have thorough knowledge of the organization. Full journeyman knowledge of HVAC equipment located in the work place and thorough knowledge of established standard trade practices and industry norms. Knowledge of industry standard lock out procedures. Knowledge of blue prints / schematics and standard industry symbols.

Education Requirements:

Mandatory: 



  • Incumbent must have minimum high school and specific training/certification in trade skills

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  Mandatory:  English: Basic (This will be tested), Croatian: Fluent 


SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have comprehensive trade skills in the HVAC field; be able to use all related power tools, hand tools, measuring devices and meters pertinent to his/her trade. Must be able to weld with gas and machine weld. Must be able to lay out work. Must possess a valid local driving license. (B and C category).


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.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:
Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Zagreb/Croatia 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.

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:



  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.

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How to Apply

How to Apply:

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 (Croatian ID car) or Work Permit

  • Certificate of Trade School Diploma/License

  • High School Diploma

  • Driver’s License

  • 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.


Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Zagreb,Croatia.

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