Mechanic (Regional Security Technician (RST))

Announcement Number: Libreville-2026-007 Grade: LE - 1210 8 Salary: XAF FCFA17,248,334 - XAF FCFA17,248,334 /Per Year Open Period: 08/05/2026 - 08/28/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY

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About: Announcement Number: Libreville-2026-007 Hiring Agency: Embassy Libreville Position Title: Mechanic (Regional Security Technician (RST)) Open Period: 08/05/2026 - 08/28/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1 Series/Grade: LE - 1210 8 Salary: XAF FCFA17,248,334 - XAF FCFA17,248,334 /Per Year Work Schedule: Full-time - Monday to Friday, Full time, 40 hours per week Promotion Potential: LE-8 Duty Location(s): 1 in Libreville, GB Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Office 011-45-72-07/05/33/49 LibrevilleERA@state.gov

Overview: Hiring Path: • Open to the public Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: [HR SELECT ONE, DELETE ALL OTHERS] This position is open to: • All Interested Applicants / All Sources • Current Employees of the Mission • U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies • U.S. Citizens Only / All Sources • Third Country Nationals For USEFM - FP grade is 6. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C. Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type Permanent Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period Marketing Statement: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission 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. Summary: The U.S. Mission in Gabon is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Mechanic (Security Systems) position in the Regional Security office. Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Occasional Travel for training purpose Back to top

Duties: Incumbent performs inspections, installations, preventative maintenance, and emergency repair of unclassified technical security, counterterrorism, and life-safety equipment deployed by Diplomatic Security (DS) at U.S. diplomatic missions overseas. Studies and make recommendations for ways to improve the effectiveness of the security systems at U.S. diplomatic missions in the Regional Technical Office (RTO) Libreville including constituent posts. 14. Major Duties and Responsibilities __________% of Time Managing the Active Vehicle Barriers and Control Systems AVBCS 25% The DS RST is responsible for developing and managing the Active Vehicle Barriers and Control Systems (AVBCS) maintenance and repair (M&R) program in the RTO Libreville region of responsibility in accordance with guidelines established by DS/ST/STO, OBO, and RTO Libreville. AVBCS support duties include, but are not limited to: • Prepares maintenance schedules and procedures. • Trains local FM/GSO staff on maintenance and minor repairs of AVBCS. • Inspects, verifies, and ensures proper maintenance regimens are performed and that AVBCS operating parameters meet DS standards. • Performs maintenance and repair M&R on AVBCS. • Identifies the need for major repairs and refurbishment to AVBCS and working with the Officer-in-Charge (OIC)/ESO to prepare Engineering Security Services Reports. • Coordinates with posts to ensure monthly schedule maintenance is performed and that the associated work orders in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) are completed. • Maintains the AVBCS database in CMMS and locally at the post. • Performs annual inventory of post’s AVBCS parts inventories in CMMS. Managing the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Maintenance Program 25% The DS RST is responsible for developing and managing a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) maintenance program for CCTV cameras installed outside of Controlled Access Areas (CAA). CCTV system support duties include, but are not limited to: • Prepares a routine maintenance schedule for CCTV cameras and monitors. • Ensures CCTV cameras and monitors are maintained in optimal working condition. • Performs regular camera cleaning, focusing, and alignment to desired field of view for all cameras in the TSO region of responsibility. • Maintains and repairs camera support structures to include items such as poles, mounting brackets, housings, cabling, and power supplies. • Maintains the CCTV database in CMMS and locally at the post. • Identifying improvements to CCTV coverage, especially due to changes at post associated with construction projects or changes in facility usage. • Identifies CCTV system components and assists the OIC of ESO Accra with preparing and implementing system upgrades. • Performs yearly inventory of post’s CCTV parts inventories in CMMS. Maintenance of Security Systems Outside the CAA 20% • Performs inspections, installations, preventative maintenance, and repair of any security system not located in CAAs to include locks, public address systems, walk-through-metal-detectors, explosive detection equipment (itemizers), and paper shredders. Maintenance of any itemizers is permitted only under direct supervision of a Security Technical Specialist (STS) or Security Engineering Officer (SEO). Maintenance of the Security Systems in the ESC/ESO/TSO Region 15% • The DS RST performs inspections, installations, preventative maintenance, and emergency repair to forced entry/ballistic resistant (FE/BR) doors and windows at the RTO Libreville region of responsibility. • The DS RST will make recommendations based on these inspections to improve and/or revise technical security programs. Performs maintenance and repair of FE/BR door power supplies, locking devices, roton hinges, and fire exit packages. Maintaining Records and Database 15% • Records work performed, services rendered, parts used, and travel expenses incurred in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in accordance with DS/C/ST and ESO Accra rules, procedures, and regulations. • Proposes travel and budget plans for training or service visits to constituent Posts within their region. Documents reports as required by ESO Accra. • Manages the inventory tracking and reconciliation for AVBCS parts, CCTV parts, and specialized tools and equipment on an annual basis. • The DS RST must be willing and able to travel to any part of the world to attend in service training as requested by ESO Accra to maintain proficiency on security systems. • Incumbent drives a government-owned vehicle GOV. • Handle cash up to $1000 to purchase small items that are needed in the execution of their duties, such as batteries, vehicle tires, hand tools, etc. *Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency. Back to top

Qualifications and Evaluations: Requirements: All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: Public Trust 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 upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. Education Requirements: Completion of high school in addition to two (2) years of apprenticeship or an advanced equivalent local level of occupational training as technician, electrician, or mechanic is required. Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education. Evaluations: 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. Qualifications: Experience : At least three (3) years of hands-on field experience in major repairs and installation of electrical and heavy-duty mechanical equipment, CCTV, public address, AVBCS, reading and interpreting architectural and engineering design drawings is required. Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities. Language: [English level Good working knowledge - Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. French level Good working knowledge - Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. Please address this language requirement in your ERA application. Job Knowledge: Should have knowledge and/or experience in installing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical and electronic systems; hydraulic and/or pneumatic equipment; in working with different types of steel, concrete and masonry wall construction, anchors and bolts. Should be able to use knowledge and skills to rectify problems associated with security equipment independently. Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities. Skills And Abilities: Must hold a valid driver’s license. Ability to use MS Excel, Access, and Word software and Internet search engines. Must be able to read blueprints and schematic diagrams of electrical and mechanical drawings, minor. Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities. Back to top

Benefits and Other Info: Benefits: Agency Benefits: The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees. Mission specific Health insurance plan U.S. and Gabonese holidays (19 per year approximately) Supplemental end-of-service benefit in the form of a Variable Contribution Plan (VCP) Paid annual and family leave plan Incentive Award program Performance-based compensation For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C. Other Information: 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 Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* AEFM / USEFM Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights ** * 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. Back to top

How to Apply: How to Apply: Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here . Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job-related skills or requirements in your application. You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position. For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office. Required Documents: Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position. All Applicants: Residency Permit (if applicable) Work Permit (if applicable) University Degree (if applicable) University Transcript (if applicable) Language Scores (if applicable) Driver’s License (if applicable) Certificate (if applicable) Professional License (if applicable) Resume/CV (if applicable) In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit: Copy of Sponsor's Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) Passport copy DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable) SF-50 (if applicable) Next Steps: The HR Office will contact successful applicants. For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website https://ga.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ or follow us at https://www.facebook.com/usembassylibreville . Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us. Back to top