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Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

This position is open to: All Interested Applicants / All Sources For USEFM – FP grade is FP 04 ($65,461.00). Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

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.

Summary:

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Architect position in the Facility Management Section. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are welcome to apply.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Oversees the design and project management of sustainment, modernization, repairs, building improvements, alterations, extensions, or restoration projects; reviews Statements of Work (SOW) and building documents to ensure designs are code compliant, functional and within budgetary restraints; acts as Contract Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Technical Monitor (GTM) or the equivalent on post facility contracts; implements all safety regulations on post facilities and residential properties.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust Security Clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and, may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent, in Architecture or Architectural Engineering or similar architecture degree is required. The degree curriculum must: (1) be in a school of architecture with at least one curriculum accredited or equivalent by the National Architecture Accreditation Board (NAAB) or Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), or equivalent host-country architecture or engineering board, as a professional architecture curriculum.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.

You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.

You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working as a project architect at a major resort, hospital, office complex, large university/school system, or similar building complex managing a preventative maintenance program that uses a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track maintenance requests and their expenses is required. One year of Supervisory experience is required.

The job holder must demonstrate a progression of increased responsibility including developing scopes of work, construction documents (plans and specifications) and cost estimates for new construction projects, building repairs, equipment overhauls, and equipment replacement schedules.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language: 

Fluent; speaking/reading/writing of English is required.

Ability to communicate with local contractors and other LE Staff.

Fluent; speaking/reading/writing of any local Nigeria language is required.

Ability to translate local technical information, contract documents, and correspondences from the local language into English for the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager.

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application. 

Job Knowledge:

Must know principles of developing planning specific objectives, milestones, and phases for simple to complex projects, and makes needed innovations and modifications. Must have the ability to guide and evaluate Architectural/Engineering (A/E) contractor and construction efforts and assesses technical and project progress in relation to the established schedule and resources allotted.

Must have knowledge of various types of local construction contractors and supply stores that can provide materials and/or service support. Must have detailed technical knowledge to lead a multi-disciplinary team performing Facility Condition Assessment inspections.

Must have knowledge in design and construction practices with U.S. building codes and specifications; thorough professional knowledge in architectural design calculations and criteria; preparation of construction drawings and specifications. Must be able to prepare Statements of Work (SOW), cost estimates, and draft and design computer aided designs in AutoCAD.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Skills And Abilities:

Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings, and other construction documents. Must be able to use CADD technology to create plans as part of building information modeling (BIM). Must have good computer skills, able to use and navigate through the Microsoft Office Software suite package using MS Word, Office, Excel, Database entry, Auto CAD, and MS project.

Must be proficient with architectural drafting, project management software, preparation and maintenance of daily construction inspection logs, capable of reviewing coordination design drawings for code compliance, and have the ability to create construction cost estimates and provide briefings to the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager, the Management Counselor, and other stakeholders on architectural/planning issues.

Must be skilled at drafting detailed and concise written reports in English for the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager. Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, or parts, maximum weight 25 kilos. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be highly organized. Must have a keen aptitude to work independently, with impeccable integrity, strong initiative, good judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.