Saturday, July 6, 2013

Required Gardener - US Embassy

Full Performance Level: Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR)
US$ 21,517 p.a. (Starting Salary); Position Grade: FP-BB
(** Final grade/salary to be determined by HR/OE – NEA/EX/HRD)
Ordinarily Resident (OR): KD5,250 p.a. (starting salary) (Position Grade FSN-03)
*Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.

The incumbent prepares soil and plants, cultivates, fertilizes, waters, sprays, prunes, transplants trees and shrubs, vegetables and perennial flowers. Develops planting and propagation schedules and maintains lawns, including mowing. Cleans side walks and roadways and performs minor repairs on the irrigation system and plumbing.

Duties Include:

- Prepares soil and plants, cultivates, fertilizes, waters, sprays, prunes and transplants
trees and shrubs, vegetables and perennial flowers.
- Develops planting and propagation schedules and maintains lawns, including mowing.
- Cleans sidewalks and roadways; work includes the Embassy/housing compound and
Ambassador's residence.
- Assists other tradesmen in minor building maintenance.

(NOTE: A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Completion of elementary school education.
2. One year of experience in gardening/landscaping for a large diplomatic mission or corporation.
3. Level 2 of English (Speaking/Reading/Writing) and
Level 1 of Arabic (Speaking and understanding)
(NOTE: Language skills will be tested.)
4. Must be able to use all tools associated with his trade.
5. Possession of a valid Kuwaiti driver’s license.
6. Good knowledge of how to plant and care of plants and flowers typical of the area. General knowledge of basic trade practices in one or more trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry or painting.

TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174), which is available on the Embassy’s websites: http://nea.p.state.sbu/sites/kuwait ; http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/ OR
2. A current résumé or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (DS-174) (see Appendix B); OR
3. A combination of both (i.e., Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with the listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; AND
4. Copy of high school certificate/university degree (per the qualification requirement above); AND
5. Copy of the Civil ID or passport (including the residence permit page); PLUS
6. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
SUBMIT APPLICATION (BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE) TO:
Human Resources Office
U.S. Embassy Kuwait
Bayan, Block 13, Al-Aqsa Mosque Street
OR
Email the application to: HROKuwait@state.gov

POINT OF CONTACT
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 2259-1001

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: COB July 17, 2013

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