U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India Looking for Residential Security Alarm Technician- All Interested Candidates at Delhi, Delhi Full Time

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
All Interested Candidates / 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 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

Basic Function of the Position: The position is located in the Regional Security Office (RSO), U.S. Embassy New Delhi. The incumbent will be required to support the RSO Residential Security Program. The incumbent duties include conducting residential security surveys, working with contractors, installation and maintenance of residential security systems, and the operation and maintenance of other security equipment. S/he will be directly supervised by Locally Employed Staff (LES) Residential Security Coordinator. The incumbent will also perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: The position requires two years of experience with low voltage alarm systems in residential, office, or industrial environments.

(Describe your previous and current job responsibilities in detail on the Education and Experience tab. )

Education Requirements:
The position requires successful completion of Secondary School (Class X) and completion of three years diploma in any of the following fields of study: Electronics, Electrical, Communication, Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering or Technology is required.

Indicate on the qualifications questionnaire all the education details as relevant for the position (Class X and/or higher for this vacancy). (Your answer should also let us know if you have completed Class X or XII or any other degree or vocational courses. Also, please specify the name of the Certificate/Degree/Diploma course and the major subjects for each qualification you possess.)

Please see the Language requirements listed under Evaluations. Please indicate your proficiency level separately for each of the required languages, using one of the following levels:

Level 1, Basic – Examples: Basic greetings, phrases, numbers and signs.

Level 2, Limited – Examples: Directions, simple questions

Level 3, Good Working Knowledge – Examples: Conversations about familiar topics, complex documents

Level 4, Fluent – Examples: Infer nuanced meaning from complex documents

Level 5, Translator – Examples: Certified professional translator in this language

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
Level 3 (Good working knowledge) in English (Reading, Writing, and Speaking) is required. This may be tested.

AND

Level 4 (Good working knowledge) in Hindi (Reading, Writing, and Speaking) is required.

(Please indicate on the qualifications questionnaire whether you have these required levels.)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Valid Indian Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving license is required.

Please attach a copy of the valid Indian driving license with the application along with all the mandatory/required documents. Applications which do not have a copy of the license will not be accepted.

Please note: U.S. Government regulations require all Chauffeurs or Incidental drivers for official vehicles to be 25 years of age or older. We will not consider candidates below 25 years of age. Any applicant that possess a valid driving license issued for less than 5 years will not be considered. Please note 5 years should have been completed by the Closing date of the vacancy. If the applicant had renewed their driver’s license they must include copy of old and current driver’s license in order for HR to confirm the issuance date. Applicants not providing old and renewed driver’s license (if applicable) their application will not be considered for the position.

“Applicants must have the visual ability to recognize and distinguish among traffic control signals and devices showing standard red, green and amber colors. Selected applicant/s will be required to undergo the mandatory medical testing before starting in the job”.

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.

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 New Delhi, India 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 the conditional offer letter is issued 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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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.