Job Opportunities
Civil/ General Engineer (COE), FSN-11*, FP-4**
DATE: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Civil/ General Engineer (COE), FSN-11*, FP-4**
OPENING DATE: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full Time, 40 hours /week
SALARY: *Ordinarily Resident (OR): OMR 17,919.000 p.a. (Starting salary/ including allowances)
**Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): USD 61,759 p.a. (Starting salary)
LENGTH OF HIRE: Temporary position (36 months) with possibility for extension
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS who have submitted the application form (DS-174) WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ____________________________________________________________________
The U.S. Embassy in Muscat is seeking individuals for the position of Civil/ General Engineer with the Army Corps of Engineers (COE). The position is based in a location that is approximately a one-hour drive from Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman. Applicants who are living in the Muscat area and are selected for this position should be prepared to commute or relocate at their own expense.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Civil/General Engineer inspects construction; reviews plans; recommends approval of shop drawings and submittals; maintains a daily log of construction activities; develops change orders including cost estimates; and carries out other construction engineering duties as directed by the COE Area Engineer. The Civil/General Engineer shall be capable of working independently and shall provide professional engineering services.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or other related engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical, and architectural) from an accredited institution or equivalent degree is required.
- Experience: At least five years of experience in the field of engineering and construction is required.
- Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluency) in written and spoken English is required. (A test will be administered).
- Knowledge: Must have knowledge in design and construction practices with U.S. civil codes and specifications, thorough professional knowledge in civil design calculations and criteria, and preparation of engineering drawings and specifications.
- Skills and Abilities: Ability to use MS Office package for word processing and analysis is required. In addition, must be able to use engineering management software and maintain daily construction inspection logs. Must be able to create civil engineering cost estimates, review civil construction drawings for code compliance, and provide briefings on construction issues. Must possess a driving license authorized in Oman.
SELECTION PROCESS:
When equally qualified, U.S. citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs), Members of Household (MOHs), and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
- Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
- Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
- Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
- Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration:
Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174);
- For candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference, a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. For candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference, documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring.
- Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Embassy of the
Attention: Human Resources Officer
Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos, Muscat Sultanate of
POINT OF CONTACT:
Telephone: 2464-3400
FAX: 2464-3770
Email: Muscat-Recruitment@state.gov
*NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY AND HAVE OR BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The U.S. Mission in Muscat 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.