OBO Regional Security Technician (2 ea.) (Mechanic (Security Systems)) at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara.

About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FP is 06.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

•    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 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4-6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

Basic Function of Position:

The incumbent conducts survey, inspection, routine and preventive maintenance, hardware repair and replacement and emergency repair of Forces Entry (FE) and Forced Entry/Ballistic Resistant (FE/BR) products (doors, windows, glazing units, louvers, and vault doors) and associated Americans with Disabilities (ADA) and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) door hardware systems deployed by Overseas Building  Operations (OBO) and Diplomatic Security (DS) at U.S. Diplomatic missions, and OBO owned and/or leased facilities to include Consular Agencies in designated region of responsibility.

Studies and makes recommendations for ways to improve the effectiveness of the Physical Security Systems at U.S. Diplomatic Missions in Engineering Services Office (ESO) Ankara and other Posts the incumbent is responsible for.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  At least three (3) years of hands-on field experience in major repairs and installation of electrical/electronics, pneumatic, hydraulic, and heavy-duty mechanical equipment, reading and interpreting Architectural and Engineering Design drawings is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• • Should have knowledge and/or experience in installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and electronic systems; hydraulic and/or pneumatic equipment; in working with different types of steel, concrete and masonry wall construction, anchors, and bolts.

• • Should be able to use knowledge and skills to rectify problems associated with security equipment independently.

• • Reading and interpreting Architectural & Engineering Design Drawings.

Education Requirements:

• • Completion of high school in addition to two (2) years of apprenticeship or an advanced equivalent local level of occupational training as technician, electrician, or mechanic is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  English level III (Good Working Knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. Turkish level III (Good Working Knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• • Must hold a valid driver’s license for Automobile, Medium Duty Truck, Van, full-size SUV (Sport Utility Vehicles), or similar Motorized Vehicles.

• • Must be able to lift 75 pounds.

• • Ability to use MS Excel, Power Point, Word and Adobe Acrobat software, and Internet search engines.

• • Must be able to read blueprints and schematic diagrams of electrical and mechanical drawings, adjust, and repairs. Must be able to apply knowledge of above in the installation and M&R to FE/BR door and window systems.

• • Ability to use mechanical and electronic test equipment.

• • Ability to present a friendly, helpful, patient, and caring impression to customers.

• • Ability to talk and relate to U.S. and local personnel from a variety of backgrounds and Mission Offices.

• • Ability to be firm but tactful when explaining policy or limitations on resources.

• • Ability to use special lifting equipment and/or coordination of unskilled laborers. The nature of work may require working from a ladder, in crawl spaces, above ceiling areas and other non-office areas of a building structure.

• • Ability to deal with upset or difficult clients while keeping own temper/composure.

• • Ability to assure upset/angry clients that their concerns will be addressed while not promising actions/results that are inconsistent with Mission practices.

• • Ability to employ a problem-solving approach to difficult issues rather than assigning blame.

• • Ability to maintain objectivity in difficult situations.

• • Must be available for frequent travel up to 75% of the year. The position may travel alone or as part of a regional security team.

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.

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certificate.

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.

• • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• • Residency and/or Work Permit

• • High School Diploma (Mandatory Document)

• • Copy of ID (Mandatory Document)

• • Turkish Military Discharge Document (for male applicant) Completion of Compulsory Military Service is required. (Mandatory Document)

• • Driver’s License (Mandatory Document)

• • Certificate or 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.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply please follow this link https://vacanciesinturkey.com/jobs
• To help us track our recruitment effort, please  indicate in your cover/motivation letter how (vacanciesinturkey.com) you heard about this position.

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