Computer Technical Assistant, U.S. Embassy Juba, South Sudan

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:

Wednesday, April 9, 2014; 16:00

Open To: All Interested Candidates
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Computer Technical Assistant helps administer the Embassy’s computer and communication networks.  The position is under the supervision of the Information Management Officer. 

He/She installs and maintains hardware and software, work stations, and PC applications on the Embassy’s network.  Provides formal and informal training to digital technology users, and interfaces with local vendors. 

Complies with system security regulations; diagnoses, troubleshoots, and resolves problems on the unclassified network hardware, with software, and throughout the cable plant.

The Computer Technical Assistant is responsible for managing mail, file and print servers, workstations, switches, routers and printers.  Must ensure proper configuration of access rights, as well as efficient performance of the servers.  Responsible for troubleshooting and identifying hardware faults on the servers.  Supports cell phone, Blackberries services, and radio communication systems.

Copies of the Position Description and Vacancy Announcement listing all duties and required qualifications, and the job application are available at the main entrance of the U.S. Embassy, Kololo Road, Juba, South Sudan or at http://southsudan.usembassy.gov/about-us/job-vacancies.html

TO APPLY:

Applications for this position must address all qualifications in the Vacancy Announcement using the Job application, DS-174 (see Embassy Internet site above) or a current resume that provides the same information.

Mail to: U.S. Department of State Management Office Computer Technical Assistant, Juba-2014-MGT-04 U.S. Embassy Juba, Kololo Road, Juba, South Sudan, 

                                   OR

E-Mail USEmbassyJubaHR@State.gov, Subject Line: Computer Technical Assistant, Juba-2014-MGT-04

The US Mission in Juba, South Sudan 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.