American Embassy Lagos Nigeria Job Recruits Painter

Job Title: Painter, FSN-0
Ref: A5267
Location: Lagos – U.S. Consulate Genera
Unit: Facilities Maintenance Office
Applicability: All Interested Candidates
Work Hours: Full-Time; 48 Hours/Week

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
NOTE:  All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below  with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.
1. Completion of Elementary/Primary School is required.
2. One year journeyman painter experience is required.
3. Level I (rudimentary) Speaking in English is required.
4. Candidate must possess a valid professional driver’s license (Nigerian class E). 
5. Must be able to use all tools of the trade.
6. Must have full journeyman painter knowledge of established practices.

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 above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1.  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.
4.    Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment
(FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of  their employment.5.  Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174); plus.
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.

Instructions for Completing DS-174

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Human Resources Office Abuja
Plot 1075 Dip. Drive Central District, Abuja
Attention: Recruitment.

Email Address: HRNigeria@state.gov

POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 09-461-4000 ext 4261

Deadline: September 27, 2011.