All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust (Low Risk-Non Sensitive) security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (12 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

EDUCATION:

Completion of secondary school is required, plus 2-years successful completion of specialized vocational training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing journey level in either HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), Plumbing, and/or Electrical systems, maintenance and construction services.

Please note this announcement is simultaneously advertised with the substitution of experience for education (PARIS-2026-010S), please see details below:

Primary school plus 2-years successful completion of specialized vocational training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing journey level in either HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), Plumbing, and/or Electrical systems, maintenance and construction services.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Experience:

Non-supervisory: A minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience as a skilled Plumbing Technician is required.

Supervisory: A minimum of one (1) year of work experience as a technical team leader or supervisor in the construction, facility maintenance, or buildings operations is required.

Please note this announcement is simultaneously advertised with the substitution of experience for education (PARIS-2026-010S), please see details below:

Non-supervisory: Primary school plus a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience as a skilled Plumbing Technician is required.

Supervisory: A minimum of one (1) year of work experience as a technical team leader or supervisor in the construction, facility maintenance, or buildings operations is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Languages: THESE WILL BE TESTED
English - Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing

French -Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.

Job Knowledge:

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  - The incumbent is required to know electrical theory, ohms law, circuit wiring, the laws of thermodynamics and their application to HVAC system basic design, installation, repair, operations and maintenance.

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  - Knowledge of how to size basic electrical equipment including generators, transformers, motor starters, feeder and branch circuit wiring, circuit breakers and other electrical equipment/components, and how to use the various test instruments to analyze and repair electrical problems. 500 to 3,000 Watts: Recreation, power tools, small appliances, lights. 3,100 to 6,000 Watts: Recreation, heating and cooling, mid-size appliances. 6,100 to 10,000 Watts: Emergency power, heating and cooling, large appliances, water heaters. 10,100 Watts and Above: Emergency power and whole home. HVAC equipment includes Mini Split Air Conditioning Systems, Central Air Conditioning Systems, Wall Air Conditioners, Portable Air Conditioners and Window Air Conditioners, Furnaces and hot water heating systems include point of source, gas and electrical fired systems.

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  - The incumbent must have detailed technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical equipment and systems. His/her knowledge base must be broad, encompassing many different maps and models, able to perform the required maintenance on each system’s equipment.

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  - Must have a good technical understanding of major building electrical/mechanical systems and equipment. Knowledge of International Building Code standards including electrical and mechanical requirements, and fire and life safety codes is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Skills And Abilities:

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  Knowledge of performance metrics to manage team data to assist in the prioritization of critical assets and optimize the lifespan of systems and components.

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  Good computer skills in developing reports, time management reporting, and tracking work events with critical milestones.

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  Ability to perform routine decision-making skills related to the performance of team execution strategies.

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  Must have a valid French driving license B. Successful completion of SMITH System Defensive training.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

SALARY: the annual gross salary includes: the profit-sharing allowance, the vacation allowance, the bonus allowance and the “Comité d’Entreprise” allowance.

MEAL TICKETS: Meal tickets have a face value of EUR 8.25/day. 60% of the daily amount is paid by the U.S. Government. An employee contribution of EUR 3.30 per ticket will be deducted in payroll. The number of meal tickets is limited to 202 workdays per year.

TRANSPORTATION: Employees are eligible for a reimbursement of 50% of the cost of public transportation passes purchased for commuting purposes.

HOLIDAYS: The U.S. Missions in France observe eleven U.S. holidays per year and up to ten French holidays.

WE ALSO OFFER:

• A rewarding work environment at the heart of bilateral relations


• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful and diverse projects


• An inter-agency awards program to recognize outstanding contributions


• Real opportunities at the crossroads of commitment and skills provided employees have the required qualifications, relevant experience, and the motivation to grow


• Special leave: 5 days per year dedicated to caring for a sick family member (with supporting documentation)


• Workplace wellness program


• Employee onboarding program

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.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:

A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER

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  IMPORTANT: US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) 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”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, 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 FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS

The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:

Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.



• Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.

The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:

• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.


• Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.