The incumbents of this position work as members of a crew in performing
routine or special operations, maintenance and repairs of Transmitter
Plant equipment and facilities.
Duties Include:
- Configures and operates a Marconi 600KW AM Transmitter, Continental 150KW
and 50KW AM Transmitters, Omnitronix 2.5KW AM Transmitter, a Harris 5KW and
1KW FM transmitters, and six Continental 250KW short-wave transmitters and
associated equipment. Operates and adjusts all master control room equipment as
required to ensure optimum program levels and accurate transmitter frequency.
Monitor operating conditions of transmitters and records on meter logs. Performs
detailed inspection of transmitters after use. Operate the satellite systems with
associated terminal equipment to include the state of the art Scientific Atlanta MUX
system, antennas and related systems. Operates a Lighthouse switcher and
Emergency Diesel Generators.
- Performs scheduled maintenance on all transmitters and associated equipment,
including air and water cooling systems, switch gears, antenna tuning houses
and remote control systems.
- Performs scheduled maintenance on the four satellite gateway systems together
with associated terminal equipment, antennas and all related ancillary systems
- Performs scheduled maintenance on all power tools and equipment, test
instruments, ATU’s window-type air-conditioners and station internal lighting..
- Performs and records scheduled Proof of Performance (POP) measurements on
all transmitters and associated audio equipment, RF impedance measurement
of network circuits to include antennas and transmission lines, and radiation field
strength measurements, to ensure that all systems are operating within
established specifications.
(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 High school education and two years secondary education curriculum in
electronics technology is mandatory. Bachelor of Science or equivalent level technical
degree is highly desirable..
2- Two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a comparable broadcast
multi-transmitter station.
3- Level III (good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English.
Language skills will be tested.
4- Extensive knowledge of electronic theory as it applies to the maintenance and operation
of high power transmitting systems and satellite systems.
5- Proficiency in the use of various hand/power tools and laboratory type test/measuring
instruments.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are
given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the
required qualifications above in the application.
NOTE: Only qualified applicants will be called for a test/interview.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget and residency status in
determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 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 and 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
NOTE: Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
POINT OF CONTACT
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 2259-1001
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: COB June 19, 2014
Duties Include:
- Configures and operates a Marconi 600KW AM Transmitter, Continental 150KW
and 50KW AM Transmitters, Omnitronix 2.5KW AM Transmitter, a Harris 5KW and
1KW FM transmitters, and six Continental 250KW short-wave transmitters and
associated equipment. Operates and adjusts all master control room equipment as
required to ensure optimum program levels and accurate transmitter frequency.
Monitor operating conditions of transmitters and records on meter logs. Performs
detailed inspection of transmitters after use. Operate the satellite systems with
associated terminal equipment to include the state of the art Scientific Atlanta MUX
system, antennas and related systems. Operates a Lighthouse switcher and
Emergency Diesel Generators.
- Performs scheduled maintenance on all transmitters and associated equipment,
including air and water cooling systems, switch gears, antenna tuning houses
and remote control systems.
- Performs scheduled maintenance on the four satellite gateway systems together
with associated terminal equipment, antennas and all related ancillary systems
- Performs scheduled maintenance on all power tools and equipment, test
instruments, ATU’s window-type air-conditioners and station internal lighting..
- Performs and records scheduled Proof of Performance (POP) measurements on
all transmitters and associated audio equipment, RF impedance measurement
of network circuits to include antennas and transmission lines, and radiation field
strength measurements, to ensure that all systems are operating within
established specifications.
(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 High school education and two years secondary education curriculum in
electronics technology is mandatory. Bachelor of Science or equivalent level technical
degree is highly desirable..
2- Two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a comparable broadcast
multi-transmitter station.
3- Level III (good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English.
Language skills will be tested.
4- Extensive knowledge of electronic theory as it applies to the maintenance and operation
of high power transmitting systems and satellite systems.
5- Proficiency in the use of various hand/power tools and laboratory type test/measuring
instruments.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are
given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the
required qualifications above in the application.
NOTE: Only qualified applicants will be called for a test/interview.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget and residency status in
determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 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 and 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
NOTE: Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
POINT OF CONTACT
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 2259-1001
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: COB June 19, 2014
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