Vietnam

Vacancy Details

About

Announcement Number:
HANOI-2023-62 (RA)
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Hanoi
Position Title:
Engineer (Mechanical Engineer) - All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Open Period:
02/01/2024 - 02/29/2024 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+7
Series/Grade:
LE - 1105 11
Salary:
USD $34,313 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time - 40 hours per week. Definite subject to successful completion of probationary period. This is a 3-year fixed term position with a possible extension upon funding availability.
Promotion Potential:
LE-11
Duty Location(s):
1
in
Hanoi, VM
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
000-000-0000
HanoiHR@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
Open to: All Interested Applicants/All Sources
For USEFM - FP is 04.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Term appt, NTE 3 yrs
Appointment Type Details:
Definite subject to successful completion of probationary period.  This is a 3-year fixed term position with a possible extension upon funding availability.
Marketing Statement:

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

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is: 



  • Full-time, 40 hours per week. 


Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working from 45 days to 90 days of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
Yes
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required

Duties

Incumbent of this position will work under the Construction Manager/Project Director of the Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) team.  The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing and inspecting all work elements of the construction site, reviewing shop drawings and other construction plans, developing change orders and cost estimates for the New Embassy Compound (NEC) Hanoi.  The incumbent will be capable of working independently.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: At least five years of experience in mechanical engineering related to building construction and renovation on large scale residential or commercial development projects, of which, two years of experience in construction project management and oversight is required.


JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must be/must have: 


Knowledge of local building and construction codes, local safety and security rules.


Familiar with the local government structure and jurisdictions and the key personnel in order to facilitate authorization and related engagement.


Professional knowledge in mechanical design calculations and criteria, preparation of engineering drawings and specifications. 

Education Requirements:

University degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  


Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This will be tested.)


Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Must have:


Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and Internet Research.


Professional skills and experience in using construction management software such as Microsoft Project and Primavera. 


Ability to create mechanical engineering cost estimates and review mechanical plan for code compliance.


Ability to operate documenting and measuring equipment such as cameras, infrared thermometers, flow meters, calipers and measuring tools.


·       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.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:
Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff working at the U.S. Mission in Vietnam will receive the following allowances and benefits in addition to the annual basic salary listed above. 


1. Allowances: 


- Unique Conditions of Work Allowance: 7% of Annual basic salary (subject to review every two years).


- Miscellaneous Benefits Allowance: US$1,000 per annum for FSN-09 and below, and US$3,000 per annum for FSN-10 and above.


2. Benefits


- Tet Bonus - one-month basic salary 


- Merit Based Compensation - annual salary increase based on performance


- Annual leave - 120 hours per year and the annual leave hours will increase every five years of creditable service according to local labor law


- Sick leave according to local labor law


- Family leave - up to 5 days and other special leave as stipulated in the local labor law


- American and Vietnamese holidays up to 21 days per year


- Invest in yourself - 1 day


- Contribution to mandatory insurances according to Vietnam's Government law and regulation including social insurance, health insurance and unemployment insurance


- Supplemental Health Insurance that the U.S. Mission covers 90% of the premium for employees and each EFM


- Mission cash award for outstanding performance


- Training opportunities abroad, in-country, on-the-job and online sources for professional career development


For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.


The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  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 and CS with reemployment rights **


* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”),Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. 


** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.


For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public clearance. 


To apply for this position, click the “Apply to this vacancy” button at the header of this page.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site: https://vn.usembassy.gov/jobs/

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.


All Applicants


* University degree (required)


* Proof of Citizenship (required)


* Other Document (optional)


Eligible Family Member Applicants: 


* Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) 


* Copy of passport


* DD-214 - Member copy 4, Letter from Veterans' Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)


* SF-50 (if applicable)



 


Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email or phone. 


For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. are posted with the vacancy announcement on the U.S. Mission internet website: https://vn.usembassy.gov/jobs/.  You may also contact the Human Resources Office via HanoiHR@state.gov if you have any questions.  


Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Hanoi, Vietnam.