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RE-ADVERTISEDAMERICAN EMBASSY, NEW DELHI, INDIAVACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 10-131OPEN TO:POSITION:All Interested CandidatesTelephone/Radio Technician, FSN-615-07,DLA-558026 (Personal Service Agreement)OPENING DATE: December 13, 2010CLOSING DATE: December 28, 2010WORK HOURS:SALARY:Full-time; 40 hours/weekNot Ordinarily Resident (NOR) - Grade: FP-7Ordinarily Resident (OR) - Grade: FSN-7**Starting salary and grade will be determined on the basis ofqualifications and experience, and/or salary history.ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Definitions) MUST HAVE THEREQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FORCONSIDERATION.The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi is seeking an individual for the position of Telephone/RadioTechnician in the Information Resources Management Office.Applicants must apply on U.S. Mission Application Employment Form and specify the vacancyannouncement number. Applications not completed on U.S. Mission Application EmploymentForm, or without reference to a specific vacancy number will not be accepted. Only completedforms will be accepted. (Refer to application procedure below)NOTE: Applicants who had applied in response to this vacancy announcement datedAugust 13, 2010 and October 14, 2010 need not re-apply as their applications will beconsidered.Only applicants who are selected for the interview will be contacted.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITIONResponsible for supporting the management of Telecommunication and Radio (Wired and WirelessCommunications) Network for the U.s. Mission in New Delhi including four constituent posts atChennai, Mumbai, Kolkata and Hyderabad under the guidance and direction from InformationManagement Officer.Manage the proper operation and maintenance of the complex telephone systems at theEmbassy, American Center, DCM’s residence and at the four constituent posts.Provide support to the Secretary of State’s Special Communications team of SECSTATE visitfor their telecommunication and radio requirements.Provide support to the communication team to establish communication lines for PresidentVisit and also for other VIP visits or conferences held in New Delhi.Conduct training classes and provide “hand-on” environment to all Embassy end-users on theirtelephone sets including Voice Main and other PBX features in a fully operations mode.Conduct on-call system orientation and training to the four constituent consulates and posts inthe neighboring countries.Provide hands on Radio training to the American Officers and generate call-sign.Programming of phones, assign features and configurations of all analog and digital phones;perform adds, move, change and deletion of phones. Manage wireless communication network which consists of complex HF, UHF,handheld/Mole/Base station radios, along with associated HF/UHF antennas and ancillaryequipment.Monitor one 34Mbps fiber optomux and one STM optomux from MTNL, installed at the demarkroom with redundant fiber-optic connectivity between meridian option 81C PBX and Centraloffice exchange.Maintain an accurate database of Main Distribution Frame (MDF) wiring and cable records inelectronic spreadsheets using MS Excel. Conduct detailed inventory of all telephoneapparatus, communication equipments, spare parts, tools and installation materials.A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available inthe Human Resources Office.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREDAll applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific andcomprehensive information supporting each item.1. Three year diploma in Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering.2. Minimum three years of experience in the field of telecommunications.3. Level IV (fluency) in English and level III (Good working knowledge) in Hindi.4. Thorough knowledge of state-of-the-art telecom switching, transmission, terminalequipment, test equipment, power systems, structured cabling system employing copperand optical fiber cables and computer systems.5. Ability to plan and co-ordinate major or minor installations and repairs using circuitdiagrams and technical manuals of systems and equipment.6. The ability to use personal computer databases and packages, software packages suchas MS-Word, EXCEL, e-mail, and CD-ROM applications.

SELECTION PROCESSWhen fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans aregiven preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the requiredqualifications above in the application.ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status indetermining 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 NeedsImprovement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are noteligible to apply.4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) areineligible 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 toapply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unlesscurrently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.TO APPLYInterested applicants for this position should submit the following:1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Familymember (DS-0174) is available on websitehttp://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html or2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found onthe UAE (see Definitions); or3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of theapplicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their FormDD-0214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veteranspreference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditionalpreference in hiring with their application.5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses thequalification requirements of the position as listed above.SUBMIT APPLICATION TOU. S. Embassy

Human Resources OfficeAttention: S/HROShantipath, ChanakyapuriNew Delhi 110 021orFAX: 2419-8056orE-mail: NewDelhiVacancies@State.govPOINT OF CONTACTTelephone: 24198227/8369Please insert 10-131 (Vacancy Announcement Number) in the Subject of the E-mailNewDelhiVacancies@State.gov. Applications without the Vacancy Number or with incorrectVacancy Number will not be accepted.DEFINITIONS1. Eligible Family Member (EFM): An individual related to a U.S. Government employee inone of the following ways: Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable ofself-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren andadopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spousewhen such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian; Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of thespouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers)of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent onthe employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age,incapable of self-support.2. U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): For purposes of receiving a preference inhiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:U.S. Citizen; and,EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service memberassigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or atan office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post ofassignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) locationauthorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.

3. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): EFM (see above) eligible for a FamilyMember Appointment for purposes of Mission employment:Is a U.S. citizen; andSpouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child ofthe sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; andIs listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign ServiceResidence and Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hireForeign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanentlyassigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the AmericanInstitute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under chief of mission authority; andIs residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, asappropriate, office of the American Institute in Taiwan.Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity4. Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign, Civil,or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service postor establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan. An MOH is:Not an EFM; and,Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part ofhis/her household.A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative oradult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of familymember. A MOH does not have to be a U.S. Citizen.5. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:Is not a citizen of the host country; and,Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN).NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.6. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or U.S. citizen who:Is locally resident; and,Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.EFMs without U.S. Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including U.S.citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).

If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide thefollowing information equal to what is found on the UAE.Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.A. Position TitleB. Position GradeC. Vacancy Announcement NumberD. Dates Available for WorkE. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names usedF. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbersG. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yesor No; if yes, provide number)H. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification NumberI. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)J. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide (Yes or No; if yes,provide explanation)K. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle,Driver’s License Class / TypeL. Days available to workM. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S.Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)N. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring PreferenceO. EducationP. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & RecognitionQ. Language SkillsR. Work ExperienceS. ReferencesCLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: (December 28, 2010)The U.S. Mission in New Delhi provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment inemployment 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 alsostrives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuingdiversity enhancement programs.The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been deniedequal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with suchcomplaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies forprohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.