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Security Guard

U.S. Mission: Georgetown, Guyana

Announcement Number: Georgetown 2018-026

Position Title: Security Guard

Opening Period: (November 02 2018) – (November 16, 2018)

Series/Grade: LE 710 FSN-04

Salary: (GUY $) 1,831,580.00 – (GUY $) 1,831,580.00

For More Info: Human Resources Office

Mailing Address:
U.S. Embassy
100 Young and Duke Streets,
Kingston, Georgetown
E-mail Address: hrogeorgetownh@state.gov

Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants / All Sources

EFMs are not eligible to apply for this position.

Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification or Public Trust Security Clearance.

Duration Appointment: 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.

https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Georgetown, Guyana is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Security Guard.

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

Duties: The incumbent provides security for U.S. personnel and facilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Completion of Secondary School is required.
A minimum of one (1) year of military, police, or private experience in the field of security is required.

Completion of Primary School is required.
A minimum of eight (8) years of military, police, or private experience in the field of security is required.

LANGUAGE: Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This may be tested.)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to provide detailed oral and written reports and have basic computer skills. Must be able to drive/ride and be in possession of a valid local driver’s license for a motorcar and motorcycle. (Driving test will be administered)

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

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.

How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification or Public Trust clearance. Applicants must submit a Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) which is attached below.

To apply for this position, applicants should electronically (or otherwise) submit the documents listed below:

Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below:

DS-174 – Application for Employment Form
Copy of School Leaving Certificate
Copy of valid local driver’s license for a motor car and motor cycle

What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via telephone and email.

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

Truck Driver

U.S. Mission Georgetown, Guyana

Announcement Number: Georgetown 2018-025

Position Title: Truck Driver

Opening Period: (October 26, 2018) – (November 09, 2018)

Series/Grade: LE 1015 FSN-04

Salary: (GUY $) 1,831,580.00 – (GUY $) 1,831,580.00

For More Info: Human Resources Office

Mailing Address:

U.S. Embassy

100 Young and Duke Streets,

Kingston, Georgetown

E-mail Address: hrogeorgetownh@state.gov

Who May Apply: For USEFM – FS is AA. Actual FS salary determined be Washington D.C.

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification or Public Trust Security Clearance.

Duration Appointment: 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.

https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Georgetown, Guyana is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Truck Driver.

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

Duties: The incumbent serves as warehouse truck driver, forklift operator and chauffeur as necessary.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Completion of Elementary School is required.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years’ experience driving trucks, forklifts and various other vehicles with a safe driving record is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have a thorough knowledge of local traffic regulations, road systems and airport rules and regulations governing the expediting of passengers. Must be familiar with the physical layout of the airport.

LANGUAGE: Level III (Good working knowledge) English in Speaking/Reading/Writing is required. (This may be tested).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be in possession of a valid local driver’s license for car, van, mini bus and truck (Driving test will be administered). Must have a basic understanding of the rudiments of vehicle mechanics in order to identify problems associated with vehicle operations. Must have the ability to lift fifty pounds.

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

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: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va

To apply for this position, applicants should electronically (or otherwise) submit the documents listed below:

Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below:

DS-174 – Application for Employment Form
Elementary School Leaving Certificate
Copy of Driver’s License for Car, Van, Mini Bus and Truck

What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via telephone and 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 via email hrogeorgetownh@state.gov or telephone number 225-4900 extension 4249.

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

Senior Public Health Specialist (Clinical Advisor)

U.S. Mission Georgetown, Guyana

Announcement Number: Georgetown 2018-015

Position Title: Senior Public Health Specialist (Clinical Advisor)

Opening Period: (October 26, 2018) – (November 16, 2018)

Series/Grade: LE 0550 FSN-12

Salary: (GUY $) 9,891,447.00 – (GUY $) 9,891,447.00

For More Info: Human Resources Office

Mailing Address:

U.S. Embassy

100 Young and Duke Streets,

Kingston, Georgetown

E-mail Address: hrogeorgetownh@state.gov

Who May Apply: For USEFM – FS is 03. Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Local Security Certification or Public Trust Security Clearance.

Duration Appointment: 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.

https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Georgetown, Guyana is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Senior Public Health Specialist (Clinical Advisor) for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

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

Duties: The incumbent will serve as senior clinical and technical advisor to agency officials, Ministry of Health (MOH) where CDC Caribbean Regional Office works, implementing partners and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the planning and strengthening of HIV and STI prevention, care and treatment programs and activities.

Responsibilities include program development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting and close collaboration with partners to ensure that all research, analysis, clinical guidelines, procedures, and policies are carried out in accordance with program objectives and internationally recognized best practices and standards

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EDUCATION: Doctoral level degree or host country equivalent in medicine (MD or MBBS) is required.

EXPERIENCE: Eight years previous experience working in clinical settings with HIV/TB and STIs service provision is required. Mastery of HIV/TB, and STIs clinical guidelines and best practices required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Comprehensive knowledge and experience in advanced HIV and STIs clinical care is required including comprehensive knowledge of guidelines, and procedures for PCT. Thorough public health and clinical knowledge of current HIV/AIDS and other communicable disease issues is required. Comprehensive knowledge of the host government (in Guyana) health facilities, and the Caribbean Region’s health system, in general, as well as attitudes and cultural practices, health care system and structures including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and regulations is required. Good working knowledge of USG public health programs, strategies, guidelines, methods, processes and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and evaluate results is required. Also, good working knowledge of team management techniques to plan, organize and direct multi-disciplinary project teams, administrative requirements, budgeting and fiscal management in support of contracts, cooperative agreements, grants and purchase requisitions is required.

LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent English) in Speaking/Reading/Writing is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong oral and written communication skills are required. Ability to analyze, understand and discuss new program design, management and implementation approaches is required. This includes the development of evaluation designs, use of reliable and valid instruments, and methods for data collection, analysis and reports.

Ability to lead project teams and workgroups and to develop effective working relationships with national and international working partners is required.

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

Other information:

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 **

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

To apply for this position, applicants should electronically (or otherwise) submit the documents listed below:

Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below:

DS-174 – Application for Employment Form
Copy of doctoral level degree or host country equivalent in medicine (MD or MBBS)

What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via telephone and email.

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