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Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.Security Clearance Required:Public Trust – Background InvestigationAppointment TypePermanentAppointment Type Details:Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary periodMarketing Statement:\n\nWe encourage you to review the 8 Qualities of Overseas Employees:\n\nComposure & Integrity: Stay calm, effective, and honest under pressure.\n\nCultural Adaptability: Collaborate respectfully across cultures, races, and backgrounds.\n\nChange & Initiative: Embrace new challenges and take pride in completing assignments to high standards.\n\nExperience & Motivation: Bring proven skills and a strong drive to support our mission.\n\nInformation Integration & Resourcefulness: Apply guidelines quickly to solve complex problems efficiently.\n\nTactfulness: Communicate professionally and respectfully as a representative of our diplomatic mission.\n\nPlanning & Organizing: Prioritize workloads strategically to maximize operational efficiency.\n\nWorking with Others: Foster positive, cooperative relationships as a dedicated team player.\n\nEQUAL 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 (40 years or older); disability; genetic information; or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.\n\nSummary:\n\nThe U.S. Mission in Lusaka, Zambia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Make Ready Team Lead in the Facilities Management Section.\n\nSupervisory Position:YesRelocation Expenses Reimbursed:NoTravel Required:Not Required\n\nDuties\n\nWork Planning, Implementation, and Inspection – 40%\n\nThe job holder is responsible for all aspects of Make Ready work at government-owned and leased residences including the CMR and DCMR. Utilizing the Department’s computerized maintenance management system, GMMS, develops short and long-range plans for the Make Ready shop and prioritizes assignments. Ensures availability of materials and tools to complete work. Plans projects and develops cost estimates, schedules, and Statements of Work (SOWs). Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, manuals, guides, and manufacturers specifications. Reviews inventory of spare parts and supplies and orders replacements as needed. Monitors and tests work of subordinates for quality control and to ensure timely completion of work. Verifies that all work meets applicable building codes and/or standards including both local and U.S. building codes. Prepares written progress reports for the Facility Manager. Ensures that all safety and security protocols are strictly adhered to and enforces mishap reporting requirements for all injuries and accidents. Checks that the workshop and shop vehicles are kept clean and in good condition. Maintains accountability of tools kept at the shop and provides guidance and training to technicians on use of specialized tools, instruments, machines, and equipment. Uses GMMS to provide updates and completion status to stakeholders including customers, managers, and peers. Maintains good working relationships with suppliers, vendors, and contractors.\n\nSupervision – 30%\n\nThe incumbent supervises 1 HVAC Technician, 1 Plumber, 1 Electrician, 1 Carpenter, and 2 Painters performing installations, deferred maintenance, and preventive maintenance of equipment and systems at government owned and leased residences. Prepares Annual Work Plans (AWPs) for employees, holds mid-year performance discussions, and completes annual performance evaluations for all supervised employees. Recommends and implements performance improvement and/or counseling measures for subordinates who are not meeting expectations including attendance and tardiness issues. Drafts award nominations for deserving team members. Participates in the recruiting and hiring process by providing input to shortlist candidates, preparing interview questions, participating in interviews, administering practical knowledge tests, and providing input for candidate selection. Develops annual training plans and provides on-the-job training for subordinates. Stays up to date on industry trends and best practices and holds subordinates accountable for the same.\n\nMaintenance Support – 10%\n\nPerforms hands-on installation, maintenance, and/or repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and/or other mechanical and building equipment/systems. Work includes but is not limited to installing, repairing, and servicing A/C units, plumbing fixtures and piping, water heaters, sanitary waste systems, electrical panels, wiring circuits, motors and pumps, doors, windows, cabinetry, and hardware. Proficiently uses tools of the trade to complete work per industry standards while following all Department safety and security protocols.\n\nContract Administration (COR) and Finance – 10%\n\nActs as the Contracting Officer’s Representative for the recurring Make-Ready IDIQ contract. May also act as the COR or Government Technical Monitor (GTM) for other maintenance, repair, or construction projects. Acts as an Occasional Money Holder (OMH) for funds to purchase materials and supplies.\n\nAdministrative – 10%\n\nAttends weekly Facility Management team meetings to receive and/or provide information and updates for embassy and Facility Management activities. Encouraged to participate in embassy functions including the Locally Employed Staff Executive Committee, the Grean Team, and others.\n\nQualifications and Evaluations\n\nRequirements:\n\nAll selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:\n\nPublic Trust Background Investigation security clearance.\n\nAll selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.\n\nSelected 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.\n\nEducation Requirements:\n\nCompletion of secondary school and a Trades Certificate (or equivalent) in HVAC, Electrical or Plumbing is required.\n\nPlease address this factor in your ERA application under Education.\n\nEvaluations:\n\nYou will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.\n\nYou may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.\n\nYou 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.\n\nQualifications:\n\nExperience:\n\nMinimum of five (5) years’ experience working in an HVAC, Electrical or Plumbing capacity at an industrial/manufacturing plant, major resort/hospital, office complex, or a large university/school system that has a fully implemented preventive maintenance program. The applicant’s work experience must demonstrate a progression of increased responsibility throughout their career, including troubleshooting, work planning for self and others, and accountability for building equipment and systems. At least one year of this experience must be supervisory in nature.\n\nPlease address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.\n\nLanguage:\n\nGood Working knowledge; speaking, reading and writing English\n\nPlease address this language requirement in your ERA application.\n\nJob Knowledge:\n\nThe applicant must demonstrate that s/he has in-depth theoretical knowledge in the field(s) of HVAC, Electrical and/or Plumbing. S/he must have exceptional technical understanding to be able to independently troubleshoot and repair complex HVAC, Electrical and/or Plumbing problems or to complete new system installations. The applicant should have a solid understanding of maintenance techniques and industry recognized best practices. Must be familiar with local and international building codes, industry standards, commonly used materials, and specialty tools of the trade. S/he must have knowledge of leadership principles that promote efficiency and build team morale. S/he must know how to use Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.\n\nPlease address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.\n\nSkills And Abilities:\n\nThe applicant must demonstrate mastery of HVAC, Electrical and/or Plumbing practical (hands on) skills. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to multitask. Must be highly organized and demonstrate good time management abilities. The applicant should be able to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, and other construction/maintenance/equipment related documents. Must demonstrate computer skills and be able to effectively use Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel. S/he must be able to draft clear and concise reports, in English, for the Facility Manager or other stakeholders. Ability to lift and carry heavy items, climb ladders, and traverse work platforms such as scaffolding is required. Must be able to perform basic vehicle inspections and drive vehicles with a manual transmission. Must demonstrate good judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality.\n\nPlease address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.\n\nBenefits and Other Info\n\nBenefits:Agency Benefits:\n\nThe U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.\n\nFor Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.\n\nOther Information:\n\nEligible and qualified applicants receive a hiring preference in the order listed below:\n\nAppointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*\n\nAEFM / USEFM\n\nApplicants must accurately describe their status in their application; failure to do so may result in a determination of ineligibility for a hiring preference.\n\n* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 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