Residential Security Technician (m/f) Job in Berlin, Germany

The Embassy of the United States of America in Berlin is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in the Federal Republic of Germany. The U.S. Embassy in Germany has not always been in Berlin, with the current complex opening in July 2008.

Residential Security Technician (m/f) Job Description

Position TitleResidential Security Technician
LocationU.S. Embassy Berlin, Regional Security Office
Open ToAll interested candidates
Salary and Grade NORNot Ordinarily Resident (NOR) 
- US $31,301 per year starting salary (Base Salary Scale) 
Position Grade: FP-8 , step 1 or highest previous rate within grade 
Note: this position may be Overseas Comparability Pay (OCP) eligible
Salary and Grade OROrdinarily Resident 
- €37,512 per year starting salary
Position Grade: FSN-6
Developmental LevelCandidates may be hired on a developmental level, i.e. one or more pay grades below the full performance level in order to receive training and to acquire knowledge of U.S. Government-specific regulations and operating procedures.
Work HoursFull-time, 40 hours
Opening DateAugust 31, 2015
Closing DateOpen until filled – first cut-off date is September 14, 2015. Thereafter applications will be screened for eligibility/qualifications every two weeks.
Security RequirementNon-sensitive

ALL FOREIGN COUNTRY APPLICANTS, INCLUDING AMERICAN CITIZENS, MUST HAVE AND SUBMIT THE REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
(A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available upon request. Send your request to [email protected] with identification of vacancy number.)
Position is responsible for managing the technical aspects of the Residential Security Program including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting all residential security countermeasures and conducting security services. The incumbent monitors residential security equipment inventories and coordinates with procurement for the purchase of supplies and replacement of equipment. S/he also assists the Residential Security Coordinator in overseeing the embassy's residential security program and providing administrative support. The incumbent will travel to and from residences daily; use power tools, cameras and electronic equipment; climb ladders and work in tight places. Performs other duties as assigned.

Residential Security Technician (m/f) Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific information supporting each item.
EDUCATION: Completion of secondary school (Germany: Realschule, America: American High School Diploma or GED, for all other: 10 years of schooling) is required.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of professional experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of all electronic and residential security countermeasures/equipment/alarms is required.
LANGUAGE: Level III (good working knowledge) German and English reading/speaking/writing language skills are required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic security concepts (the use of locks in physical crime prevention, security lighting, installation/maintenance/repair of alarm systems etc.) is required
• Must possess a valid German class B Driver's License
• Must have the ability to assess problems, quickly evaluate emergency situations and develop solutions.
• Must have the ability to coordinate with the Embassy personnel from various offices as well as with security contractors on issues impacting the Embassy and the Consulates.

Residential Security Technician (m/f) Application Information

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Selection Process: When fully qualified, U.S. citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications in the application.
• Additional Selection Criteria:
  1. The U.S. Mission will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status, and whether applicant has a work permit, in determining successful candidacy.
  2. Locally Employed Staff (LE Staff) of the U.S. Mission Germany having served less than 12 months in their current position are not eligible to apply.
  3. Current Locally Employed Staff (LE Staff) with an overall summary rating of 'Needs Improvement' or 'Unsatisfactory' on their most recent Employee Performance Reports are not eligible to apply.
  4. Currently employed U.S. citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first ninety (90) calendar days of their employment. This does not apply to EFMs hired into positions with 'When Actually Employed" (WAE) work schedules.
  5. Currently employed Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) employees, hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first ninety (90) days of their employment unless hired into positions with When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedules.
• To Apply: Interested applicants for this position must submit their application and pertinent supporting documentation by the deadline using the U.S. Mission's electronic application process:http://employment.usembassy.de/
  1. Applicants submitting a resume or curriculum vitae should provide information equal to what is found on the Universal Application for Employment (UAE), DS-174, which can be found on the internet by clicking here:DS-174
  2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214's with their electronic applications. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
  3. Applicants may also include any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
  4. Application language is English, i.e. application for employment, CV or resume should be in English. Certificates, awards or degrees in English or German do not need to be translated.
  5. Note that the U.S. Mission does not/not refund travel expenses incurred by the interviewee.

Residential Security Technician (m/f) Summary

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