CLOSING DATE: April 4, 2012WORKING HOURS: FULL TIME: 48 hours per weekSALARY: Not-Ordinarily
Resident (NOR):
**US$ 34,324 p.a.; Position Grade: FP-07
(** Final grade/salary to be determined by HR/OE – NEA/EX/HRD)
Ordinarily Resident (OR): KD 9,216 p.a. (Starting Salary) *(Position Grade: FSN-7)
* Actual grade and salary will be based on the
qualifications of the applicant.
The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait is seeking one individual for the position of a Radio Technician
in the International Broadcasting Bureau station located at Umm Al-Rimam, 40 miles north of Kuwait.
Important note:Ordinarily Resident (OR) applicants must have the required work and/or residence permit to be eligible for consideration. (This applies to all foreign nationals (US and non-US citizens) residing in Kuwait).
All applicants (US citizen and non-US citizens) who are family members of USG employees officially assigned to post and NOT under Chief of Mission authority must be residing in country and have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.
All US Citizens (USEFMs, EFMs, or MOHs as defined below) of US Government Employees assigned to the Mission and under Chief of Mission authority are eligible for consideration. A US Citizen EFM does not have to be residing in country to be considered but the sponsoring officer under COM authority does have to be officially assigned to post.
For candidates residing outside Kuwait:The Embassy will provide the following benefits for the selected candidate:
- Travel upon arrival and separation only (Economy class air
ticket for candidate
and dependents).
- Transportation of household effects (excluding shipment of private owned
vehicle).
- Temporary lodging not to exceed 60 days.
- Excess baggage (up to 24kg for candidate and 14 kg for each dependent).
The incumbent of this position works under general supervision from the Transmitter Plant Assistant Supervisor and serves as a member of a crew in performing routine or special operations, maintenance and repairs of Transmitter Plant equipment and
facilities.
Duties include:- Configures and operates a Marconi 600KW AM Transmitter, Continental 150KW and 50KW AM Transmitters, Omnitronix 2.5KW AM Transmitter, a Harris 5KW and 1KW FM transmitters, and six Continental 250kW short-wave transmitters and associated equipment. Operates and adjusts all master control room equipment as required to ensure optimum program levels and accurate transmitter frequency. Monitor operating conditions of transmitters and records on meter logs. Performs detailed inspection of transmitters after use. Operate the satellite systems with associated terminal equipment to include the state of the art Scientific Atlanta MUX system, antennas and related systems. Operates a Lighthouse switcher and Emergency Diesel Generators.
- Performs scheduled maintenance on all transmitters and associated equipment, including air and water cooling systems, switch gears, antenna tuning houses and remote control systems.
- Performs scheduled maintenance on the four satellite gateway systems together with associated terminal equipment, antennas and all related ancillary systems.
- Performs scheduled maintenance on all power tools and equipment, test instruments, ATU’s window-type air-conditioners and station internal lighting.
- Performs and records scheduled Proof of Performance (POP) measurements on all transmitters and associated audio equipment, RF impedance measurement of network circuits to include antennas and transmission lines, and radiation field strength measurements, to ensure that all systems are operating within established specifications.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:1. Completion of secondary school education with at least one year of vocational
training in electronics or communications equipment repair.
2. Two to three years of prior work experience in maintenance and operation of a comparable broadcast multi-transmitter station.
3. Level III (good working knowledge) in English. Competent in reading electronics and electrical drawings.
Good working knowledge of the written and spoken language. Job holder will be able to read and understand, for example, regulations, instructions and related material concerning the field of work, and to prepare correspondence and standardized reports. Job holder will be able to communicate effectively with staff and members of the public in the language.
4. Extensive knowledge of electronic theory, as it applies to the maintenance and operation of high power transmitting systems and satellite systems.
5. Proficiency in the use of various hand/power tools and laboratory type test/measuring instruments. Competent in reading electronics and electrical drawings.
SELECTION PROCESSWhen 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 above in the application.
Only those qualified applicants will be called for a test/interview.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance
Report are not eligible to apply.
TO APPLYInterested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered.
1. 1. Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174) which is available on the Embassy’s site:
2. http://kuwait.usembassy.gov and/or
1. 2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as the
2. DS-174 (specifically section 1-24 of the DS-174)
3.Copy of the
high school certificate/university
degree (per the requirement of the position).
4. Copy of the Civil ID or passport copy including the residence permit page.
5. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of the form DD-214.
SUBMIT APPLICATION BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE TO:Human Resources Office
American Embassy Kuwait
Bayan, Block 13, Al-Aqsa Mosque StreetOR Email the application to:
HROKuwait@state.govPlease note that incomplete applications will not be accepted.
