U.S. Mission in Zambia
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 45/2018
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources
The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy announcement.
POSITION: Information Technology (IT) Assistant
OPENING DATE: September 19, 2018
CLOSING DATE: October 03, 2018
WORK HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours/week
SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-08 (Starting salary ZK 193,747.66 p.a.); Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Base schedule FP-6 (Starting salary $ 40,514 p.a.)
*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Mission in Zambia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Information Technology (IT) Assistant at the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC).
NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered. Thank you for your understanding.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Under the supervision of the Information Systems Specialist, the IT Assistant manages and processes incoming service desk requests. Incumbent provides day to day Information and Communications Technology (ICT) front end customer service and technical support to users on the local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Wireless networks as assigned by the supervisor. This involves troubleshooting and resolving user problems with workstations, core business applications, Internet access, File and Print services, automated installation services, cable and telecom connectivity and all CDC systems’ associated hardware and software.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
1. EDUCATION: Successful completion of Senior Secondary School and Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Computer Engineering is required.
2. EXPERIENCE: Three years’ experience in network administration and front-end ICT technical support working with current Microsoft Windows Desktop operating systems and applications, installation and configuration of third party applications is required. Two years’ experience working with Windows Server Operating systems is also required.
3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluent) written, spoken and reading in English is required. (English language proficiency will be tested).
4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have technical skill for hardware management with quick adaptability to new technologies and basic keyboard skills.
5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Incumbent must have advanced knowledge in IT administration and software including current MS Windows Server, desktop operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, LAN and WAN technologies, routing, switching, designs and architectures.
6. Must be able to work independently as well as a member of a team with the ability to relate with people while working within laid down procedures. Must have a customer service approach to proactively anticipate or react to reported end user problems and providing practical solutions.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our website at https://zm.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/jobs and/or by contacting the Human Resources Office on telephone number +260-211-357000 extension 7284, 7153 and 7136 or by emailing [email protected]
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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**
* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a background security clearance.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above); and
2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)
WHERE TO APPLY:
Human Resources Office: The Human Resources Officer
Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 320065, Lusaka
E-mail Address: [email protected]
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.