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The incumbent is employed as the Facilities Supervisor to manage and supervise the American workforce in the maintenance, operation, alterations and custodial services of the Embassy and Consulate Compounds. The incumbent will ensure timely completion of work orders generated by the Global Maintenance Management System (GMMS). The incumbent attends required meetings, approves time sheets, and manages schedules to ensure proper staffing.

During the absence of the Resident Manager the incumbent will be the Acting Resident Manager. Travel to other posts may be required. Major Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): Work Supervision: Manage under the technical direction of the Department of State Facilities Manager (DOS FM) all maintenance, repair, renovation, minor alterations, new work projects, and custodial services.

Ensure the accomplishment of all the planning and work necessary to clean, operate, maintain, repair and perform minor renovations and new work projects to the Embassy and Consulate Compounds to a high standard. Manage the preventative maintenance program and the processing of work orders. Supervise and monitor the tracking of materials inventory, requisitioning and issuance of Government-furnished materials and equipment.

Assist conducting the annual hazards analysis of the Embassy building systems and grounds. Prepare and implement safety procedures for hazardous tasks. Establish procedures and duty schedules for daily work and rapid response to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Personnel Supervision: Provide instruction, direction, and supervision to the American contractor workforce of 50 personnel through the supervisory chain of command. Oversee development and adherence to work schedules for maintenance, operations, new work and custodial services. Assign development of schedules to competent personnel within each area.

Evaluate performance of American foremen and supervisors. Schedule any necessary on-the-job-training. Ensure that all American work activities are conducted in conformance with generally accepted safety standards and all post security requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned. Reports: Maintain and make available to the Government, a file of all facility inspections conducted, noted deficiencies, and corrective actions taken. Prepare and submit required reports to the DOS FM and American Resident Manager (RM).

During the absence of the RM, perform the duties of Acting Resident Manager. This specifically includes supervision of timekeeping, payroll, and has signature authority of the RM. Qualifications: Incumbent will have completed secondary school or obtained a General Educational Development (GED).

Incumbent must have oral and written communication skills sufficient to produce employee evaluations and written reports for upper management and to brief upper management on project status. An Associates or Bachelor's degree in engineering or management is preferred. Experience and a license in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Electrical or Plumbing at the Journeyman and Foreman level are highly desirable.

Top Secret clearance is required. A minimum of ten years' experience in the management and administration of facilities Operation and Maintenance (O&M) is required. This experience shall include the areas of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC, structures, and custodial services.

This experience must also include five years of experience supervising and directing large workforces including supervision of 50 or more individuals is preferred. Experience with computerized maintenance management systems, work control, logistics, and energy conservation is required. Experience with Microsoft Office programs is required.

* Must be a U.S. Citizen.