1.

Vacancy Information

Vacancy Announcement: Ouaga-2023-010

Position Title: Engineer-Employees of the Mission-All/or USEFMs EFMs or
MOHs (Building Engineer Supervisor (NEC))
Series: 1105
Grade: 11
Location(s): Ouagadougou, BF
2. Personal Information

Name: WENDPAYAGDÉ SAMUEL SAWADOGO

Email: [email protected]
Telephone 1: Mobile - +22670684379
Telephone 2: Mobile - +22655131812
3. Veterans' Preference and Military Service

Veterans' Preference: Not a veteran.

4. Eligibility Questions

PERSONAL INFORMATION

1.Does your relative work in this Embassy or Consulate?

Answer: No

NOTE: Relative is a husband, wife, domestic partner, member of household, father,

father-in-law, stepfather, mother, mother-in-law, stepmother, son, son-in-law,
stepson, daughter, daughter-in-law, stepdaughter, brother, brother-in-law, half-
brother, sister, sister-in-law, half-sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, or niece.

2.Are you able to legally work in this country?

Answer: Yes

NOTE: U.S. Government does not sponsor work visas unless specified on the
Vacancy Announcement.

3.If this job includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, do you have a current and
valid driver's license?

Answer: Yes

CITIZENSHIP

Select all that apply and include the required documents (as stated) with the
application. Additional documents may be requested by HR at the interview phase.

4.Are you a U.S. citizen listed on the travel orders or approved OF-126 (or other
agency equivalent) of a direct hire FS, CS, or uniformed service member assigned
(not TDY) to this U.S. Mission and under Chief of Mission authority, or to an office of
the American Institute in Taiwan?
Answer: No
5. Education & Experience

Education
Do you have any education
Yes
you would like to include?:

1. Education

Education Level: Graduate

School Name: École des Mines, de l'industrie et de la Géologie

Attended From: Month: 09 Year: 2013

Attended To: Month: 12 Year: 2016

Education Duration: 3 years 3 months

Location: Niamey -Niger

Degree / Diploma / Diplôme d'ingénieur des mines et de l'industrie

Certification: option génie civil

Major Subject: Génie civil spécialisé en bâtiment et travaux publics

Did you Graduate?: Yes

2. Education

Education Level: Graduate

School Name: École Supérieure Polytechnique de Kaya

Attended From: Month: 09 Year: 2010

Attended To: Month: 06 Year: 2013

Education Duration: 2 years 9 months

Location: Kaya -Burkina Faso

Degree / Diploma /
Licence professionnelle en génie civil
Certification:
 Major Subject: Génie civil option Bâtiment et travaux publics

Did you Graduate?: Yes

Work Experience
Do you have any work
experience you would like to Yes
include?:

1. Work Experience

Consultant individuelGérant du bureau d'études et

Job Title: de réalisations des travaux du génie civil (BERT-
GC)

Job Type: Part Time

Employed From: Month: 06 Year: 2017

Employed To: Current

Work Duration: 6 years 11 months

Employer Name: Emploi libéral

Employer Address: BV 30221 OUAGA CMS

Employer Phone Number: +22670684379

Salary: 500.000

Salary Currency: XOF - West African CFA Franc

Salary Frequency: per month

Hours Per Week: 35

Supervisor Name: Not Answered

Supervisory
Yes
Responsibilities?:

Main Duties & Études et suivis contrôle des bâtiments et travaux

Responsibilities: publics

Reason for Leaving: Manque d'activités vue la situation actuelle de notre

 pays: insécurité et manque de financement pour le
gouvernement de la transition

2. Work Experience

Job Title: Consultant

Job Type: Part Time

Employed From: Month: 12 Year: 2018

Employed To: Current

Work Duration: 5 years 5 months

Employer Name: Ministère de la sécurité Burkina Faso

Employer Address: Ouagadougou

Employer Phone Number: +22671855568

Salary: 500.000

Salary Currency: XOF - West African CFA Franc

Salary Frequency: per month

Hours Per Week: 35

Supervisor Name: Not Answered

Supervisory
Yes
Responsibilities?:

Suivi contrôle des travaux de construction des

Main Duties &
commissariats de police, des constructions divers
Responsibilities:
au profit du ministère de la sécurité

Reason for Leaving: Manque de projet de construction

3. Work Experience

Job Title: Enseignants vacataire

 Job Type: Part Time

Employed From: Month: 02 Year: 2021

Employed To: Current

Work Duration: 3 years 3 months

Employer Name: École supérieure polytechnique de kaya

Employer Address: Kaya -Burkina Faso

Employer Phone Number: +2262445232371282980

Salary: 7500

Salary Currency: XOF - West African CFA Franc

Salary Frequency: per hour

Hours Per Week: 40

Supervisor Name: Not Answered

Supervisory
No
Responsibilities?:

Enseignants en béton armé, engins BTP et

Main Duties &
terrassement, Dessin et conception assisté à
Responsibilities:
l'ordinateur

Reason for Leaving: je cherche d'autres opportunités

4. Work Experience

Job Title: Enseignant vacataire

Job Type: Part Time

Employed From: Month: 12 Year: 2022

Employed To: Current

Work Duration: 1 year 5 months

Employer Name: Université Notre Dame d'Afrique

 Employer Address: Ouagadougou

Employer Phone Number: +2265756675125450105

Salary: 10000

Salary Currency: XOF - West African CFA Franc

Salary Frequency: per hour

Hours Per Week: 40

Supervisor Name: Not Answered

Supervisory
No
Responsibilities?:

Main Duties & Enseignant en béton armé, mécanique des sols,

Responsibilities: Architecture HQE, Construction métallique

Reason for Leaving: Cherche d'autres opportunités

Languages

1. Language

Language: FRENCH

Speaking: Fluent

Reading: Fluent

Writing: Fluent

2. Language

Language: ENGLISH

Speaking: Limited Knowledge

Reading: Limited Knowledge

Writing: Limited Knowledge

Additional Information
6.Vacancy Questions

All grades responses

1.Are you able to legally work in this country?

Answer: Yes
Follow-up Questions

1.If yes, tell us more about yourself and if applicable, select the type of permit you
currently possess (upload the appropriate paperwork in the Documents section)

Answer: I am a citizen of this country.

2.Are you a current employee of this mission/consulate?

Answer: No

3.Are you a former employee of this mission/consulate?

Answer: No

4.Do you have the required education as stated in the Vacancy Announcement?

Answer: Yes

5.What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Answer: Masters or Equivalent

6.Do you have the required experience as stated in the Vacancy Announcement?

Answer: Yes

7.Select your years of experience for this position. (See Vacancy Announcement.)

Answer: 4 to 5 years
 8.Do you have the required language level (s) for the listed language (s) in this
vacancy announcement?

Answer: Yes

9.Where did you first see/hear about this position?

Answer: Social Media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp)

10.Which statement best describes you highest level of experience resolving

problems (e.g., correcting deficiencies) during constructions?

Answer: I have independently analyzed construction problems using an existing

problem solving methodology (e.g., root cause analysis).

11.Which activities have you performed to test electronic equipment, systems, and
controls?

Answer: None of the above

12.Which types of sensors have you repaired and/or installed?

Answer: None of the above

13.Which statement best describes your highest level of experience using

statistical techniques to resolve engineering problems (e.g., statistical significance
testing, correlation analysis, regression)?

Answer: I have independently analyzed production data to diagnose manufacturing

problems and develop corrective actions.

14.Which types of engineering documents have you stored?

Answer: As-built documents

Answer: Construction plans and specifications
Answer: Maintenance manuals
Answer: Manufacturer's data sheets

15.Which electrical building systems/equipment have you independently monitored,

maintained, and repaired?

Answer: Building automated systems (BAS)

Answer: Electrical power distribution
Answer: Voltage regulators
Answer: Transformers
Answer: Switchgear
Answer: Automatic transfer switches

16.Which electrical engineering tasks have you performed?

Answer: Conducted routine maintenance inspections of facilities

Answer: Developed deficiency reports with recommendations for solutions
Answer: Preformed inspections of safety repairs

17.Select the types of structures for which you have developed construction or
renovation designs/drawings.

Answer: Commercial buildings

Answer: Residential buildings
Answer: Utility/power facilities

18.Which items have you estimated while developing a budget for engineering
operations?

Answer: Equipment maintenance cost

Answer: Equipment repair costs
Answer: Equipment Installation cost
Answer: Spare parts needed

19.Which actions have you performed to troubleshoot equipment failures in

buildings (e.g., mechanical, electrical, fire)?

Answer: Determined the extent of the problem (e.g., replace component, repair-in-
place).
Answer: Determined the cause/nature of the failure.
Answer: Identified impact to the rest of the system (e.g., upstream/downstream).
Answer: Recommended solutions taking into account the cost and time required.

20.Select the building systems for which you have designed layout.

Answer: Electrical
Answer: Fire protection
Answer: Interior space (e.g., furniture arrangement)

21.Which types of engineering projects have you led in a professional setting?

Answer: Civil
Answer: Electrical
Answer: Construction
Answer: Architectural

22.Which actions have you independently performed on electric equipment,

systems, and/or controls?

Answer: None of the above

23.Have you managed contracts or been a Contracting Officer's Representative

(COR) on building construction projects?

Answer: Yes

24.Which statement best describes your highest level of experience creating

engineering drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software (e.g.,
AutoCAD)?

Answer: I created advanced designs in CAD software (e.g., multiple disciplines, 3D

design).

25.Choose the statement that best reflects your highest level of experience
monitoring the work of contracting staff on building construction projects.

Answer: I have been responsible for approving/rejecting contractors' work based on

quality and compliance with standards.

26.Choose the statement that best describes your highest level of experience
interpreting and applying safety standards/practices related to building construction.

Answer: I trained others to interpret and apply safety standards/practices on building

construction projects.

27.Which statement best describes your highest level of experience writing

technical reports that synthesize engineering project results/performance (e.g.,
building construction, electrical equipment/systems)?
Answer: I have independently written technical reports that synthesize engineering
project results/performance.

28.Have you managed contracts or been a Contracting Officer's Representative

(COR) on electrical engineering projects (e.g., electrical equipment, systems and
controls)?

Answer: No

29.Which types of materials have you analyzed to make an informed decision on a

building construction project?

Answer: Material samples

Answer: Engineering drawings
Answer: Project plans

30.Which items have you evaluated to improve the air quality at indoor facilities?

Answer: Building Construction

Answer: Electrical Systems
Answer: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Units

31.Have you been responsible for approving the designs of electrical equipment,
systems, or controls created by others?

Answer: Yes

32.Which statement best describes your highest level of experience analyzing

problems associated with electrical equipment and systems?

Answer: I independently analyzed electrical problems using an existing problem

solving methodology (e.g., root cause analysis).

33.Which statement best describes your highest level of experience working with
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control systems?

Answer: None of the above.

34.Have you been responsible for preparing reports to document performance of

electronic equipment, systems, and/or controls?
Answer: Yes

35.Have you created work orders for preventive maintenance on building

systems/equipment following standard schedules?

Answer: No

36.Which items have youmonitored to ensure safe/proper system operations?

Answer: Thermostats
Answer: Pressure gauges

37.Have you independently serviced fresh air supply systems that use High
Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters?

Answer: No

38.Which Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) related items have you
independently documented as a part of your job?

Answer: None of the above

7.The following documents are requested for this vacancy.

Submission Date Received

Document Type Description Filename
Type (MM/dd/yyyy)

Certification No document Submitted

Copy of
Orders/Assignment
No document Submitted
Notification (or
equiv.)
DD-214 (Member
No document Submitted
Copy 4)
Degree Not
No document Submitted
Transcript
Other Document No document Submitted
Passport No document Submitted
Residency Permit No document Submitted
SF-50 No document Submitted
Veteran’s Affairs
No document Submitted
Letter
Work Permit No document Submitted
8.Resume
9.Vacancy Announcement

Announcement Number: Ouaga-2023-010

Engineer-Employees of the Mission-All/or
Position Title: USEFMs EFMs or MOHs (Building
Engineer Supervisor (NEC))
Open Period (MM/dd/yyyy): 04/05/2023 - 04/19/2023
Series/Grade: LE - 1105 11
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT
Salary: XOF CFA22,419,268 /Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time -
Promotion Potential: LE-11
Hiring Agency: Embassy Ouagadougou
Duty Locations: 1 Vacancies in Ouagadougou, BF
Telework Eligible: No
HR Section
For More Info: 25 49 53 00
[email protected]
Hiring Path: • Open to the public
For USEFM - FP is 04. Actual FP salary
determined by Washington D.C. •
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
Employees of the Mission-All/or USEFMs,
EFMs or MOHs
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Indefinite subject to successful completion
Appointment Type Details:
of probationary period

We encourage you to read and

Marketing Statement: understand the Eight (8) Qualities of
Overseas Employees before you apply.

The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time (40 hours per week)

Job Summary: Start date: Candidate must be able to

begin working within a reasonable period
of time 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
Major Duties: Under the supervision of the
 Senior/Deputy Facility Manager, the
Building Engineer Supervisor leads a
team of skilled tradespersons responsible
for maintaining all of the New Embassy
Compound (NEC) operating systems.
Included among these are the Mechanical
and Electrical Systems, Building
Automation System (BAS), Chiller Plant,
Air Handling Units, VAV System, Potable
Water, Sanitary Sewage, Storm Sewage,
Oil Water Separator Systems, Fuel
Delivery, Distribution, and Fuel Monitoring
Systems, and the Fire Alarm and Fire
Suppression Systems; Electrical Power
Generation and Distribution Systems;
Voltage Regulators; Transformers;
Switchgear; Panel boards, Automatic
Transfer Switches; Variable Frequency
Drive (VFD) motors and controllers; and
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Systems. Additional responsibilities
include supervision of the custodial and
grounds maintenance staff, and
overseeing an aggressive recycling and
energy conservation program.
EXPERIENCE: Under the supervision of
the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager, the
Building Engineer Supervisor leads a
team of skilled tradespersons responsible
for maintaining all of the New Embassy
Compound (NEC) operating systems.
Included among these are the Mechanical
and Electrical Systems, Building
Automation System (BAS), Chiller Plant,
Air Handling Units, VAV System, Potable
Water, Sanitary Sewage, Storm Sewage,
Oil Water Separator Systems, Fuel
Delivery, Distribution, and Fuel Monitoring
Systems, and the Fire Alarm and Fire
Requirements:
Suppression Systems; Electrical Power
Generation and Distribution Systems;
Voltage Regulators; Transformers;
Switchgear; Panel boards, Automatic
Transfer Switches; Variable Frequency
Drive (VFD) motors and controllers; and
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Systems. Additional responsibilities
include supervision of the custodial and
grounds maintenance staff, and
overseeing an aggressive recycling and
energy conservation program. JOB
KNOWLEDGE: The incumbent must have
superior knowledge, exceptional technical
 skills, and a thorough understanding of
preventive maintenance techniques and
practices, and the use of KPIs in
managing an effective preventive
maintenance program. Must be thoroughly
familiar with heating, ventilation, and air-
conditioning (HVAC) systems with an in-
depth understanding of thermodynamics
and how they apply to HVAC theories and
principles, well-versed in HVAC controls
including motor starters, thermostats,
humidistats, variable frequency drive
(VFD) motors and controllers, motorized
and gravity dampers, building
pressurization, building automation
systems and sensors; a thorough
understanding of International Building
Code standards, mechanical / ASHREA
standards, indoor air quality standards,
ductwork sizing and air flow principles,
and fire and life safety codes. Must have
excellent knowledge of power generation
and electrical distribution systems, voltage
regulation, automatic transfer switches,
branch circuit electrical wiring, and Ohms
law. Must be an experienced supervisor
capable of managing a medium size
maintenance staff of 10-25 subordinate
personnel. Proficient in the use of MS
Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point
etc.) AutoCAD and other special computer
programs required for this position.

The completion of a 4-year Bachelor of

Science degree, or equivalent, in
Mechanical/Electrical/General/Civil
Engineering from an accredited university
Education Requirements:
program is required. To be acceptable,
the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of
engineering as a professional engineering
curriculum

LANGUAGE: English (Fluent)

Written/Speaking/Reading is required.
French (Fluent) Written/Speaking/Reading
is required. In order to communicate with
Evaluations: local contractors and other LE Staff. This
may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The incumbent will have superior ability

 and skills in the following areas: work
independently with minimal supervision
from the Senior/Deputy Facility Manager;
able to serve as the acting Facility
Manager in his/hers absence ; develop
and manage work plans for self and
others including the distribution of work
assignments to facility maintenance
personnel; manage an effective
preventive maintenance program, using
CMMS software; develop statements of
work, perform feasibility studies for
proposed projects, draft and assemble
construction documents (plans and
specifications), and cost estimates;
maintain an adequate inventory of critical
spare parts and specialized tools for
equipment and systems; assist in
developing annual budgets, responses to
DOS requests for facility data, and
tracking of unscheduled maintenance
issues; apply International Building Code
and industry best practices to facility
management and small, Post-managed
projects. Must be able to read and
understand civil, structural, mechanical
and electrical drawings including as-built
and new project layout drawings,
equipment schedules, wiring schematics,
and riser diagrams; and skilled at writing
detailed technical reports that may include
translating technical jargon into laymen’s
language. Must have a driver’s license
with a clean driving record. Must have
excellent interpersonal skills and be able
to handle a large workload and multiple
tasks simultaneously. Must be highly
organized. This may be tested.

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.

All applicants under consideration will be

Qualifications: required to pass medical and security
certifications.
 All candidates must be able to obtain and
hold a Public Trust Security clearance.

How to apply:

• Create an account on the Electronic

Recruitment Application (ERA) Website
at https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-
era/bfa/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms
• Choose Announcement Number Ouaga-
2023-010 Building Engineer FSN-
11 and complete the online application.
• Upload any additional documentation that
supports or addresses the requirements
listed above (e.g. Attestations, certificates of
work , degrees certificates, work permits &
SF 50 if applicable) into the Electronic
Recruitment Application system. click on
the "Apply to This Vacancy" to submit your
application.
How to Apply:
For more information on how to apply, visit the
Mission internet
site https://bf.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

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.

For further information - the complete position

description listing all of the duties, responsibilities,
required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by
contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in

working at the U.S. Mission in
Ouagadougou/Burkina Faso.

To qualify based on education, you MUST

submit the requested degree and / or
transcripts as verification of educational
requirement by the closing date of this
announcement. Failure to provide
Required Documents:
requested information, or the information
is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result
in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:
 • Residency and/or Work Permit
•The completion of a 4-year Bachelor of
Science degree, or equivalent, in
Mechanical/Electrical/General/Civil
Engineering from an accredited university
program is required. To be acceptable,
the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of
engineering as a professional engineering
curriculum.
• Attestations and Certificates of Work

• Other documents

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment
Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from
Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting
documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Applicants who are invited to take a

language or skills test, or who are
selected for an interview will be contacted
via email.

For further information - the complete

position description listing all of the duties,
Next Step:
responsibilities, required qualifications,
etc. may be obtained by contacting the
Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your

interest in working at the U.S. Mission in
Ouagadougou/Burkina Faso.

Locally Employed Staff, including

Members of Household (MOHs), and
Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working
at the U.S. Mission in
Ouagadougou/Burkina Faso may receive
Agency Benefits: a compensation package that may include
health, separation, and other benefits. 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.

For the current COVID-19 Requirements

Other Information:
please visit the following link.
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.
10.Declaration

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information on and attached to this
application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent
information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for
separation/dismissal after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment according
to this country's law or U.S. law. I understand that any information I voluntarily provide on or
attached to this application may be investigated.

Date Received: 04/06/23 18:21:23 PM