Engineering Services Technician (Engineering Projects)(G6)
JOB DETAIL
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.
Organizational Setting
The Department of Management’s Division of General Services (MTGS) provides support functions to the IAEA through its four Sections, namely the Archives and Records Management Section (ARMS), the Commissary Management Section (CMS), the Facilities Management and General Support Section (FMGSS) and the Seibersdorf Laboratories Services Section (SLSS).
The Facilities Management and General Support Section provides technical advice and has overall responsibility for the implementation of major facilities management projects, co-ordination of the IAEA’s travel requirements in conjunction with the Agency’s Travel Management Company and property management and logistics services for the IAEA. The Section comprises of three Units, namely the Facilities and Property Management Unit, Logistics Unit and Travel and General Support Unit. The Section also manages official shipments, household goods removals, IAEA official vehicles and drivers, the processing of duty travel visas and residency permits for staff, consultants and interns. The Section also provides housing services to IAEA staff and, as a courtesy, to other UN staff and members of the diplomatic corps in Vienna.
Main Purpose
Reporting to the Unit Head, the Engineering Services Technician (Engineering Projects) plans, organizes, coordinates and supervises the resources related to the civil engineering works, the architectural planning, and the space design for all IAEA premises within the VIC. He/she coordinates all service requests and related works required with the Buildings Management Services (UNIDO) and external contractors if applicable.
Functions / Key Results Expected
- Plan and supervise civil engineering, architectural and interior space design work for IAEA projects;
- Prepare technical proposals, design drawings and specifications for service request using CAD related drawing tools or systems;
- Prepare bid/tender documents, bills of quantities, draft detailed specifications and estimates, establish work plans and time schedules for construction or renovation projects including cost estimates where necessary;
- Liaise with UNIDO Buildings Management Section on technical areas such as HVAC or electrical engineering projects and plan preventative maintenance programmes for building elements and services;
- Supervise work of outside contractors; ensure that all work complies with the Agency design plans and safety and security standards, as well as Austrian standards and regulations and local codes;
- Coordinate logistics for office relocation and technical facilities at headquarters and the field;
- Liaise with Seibersdorf technicians on support services to VIC from Seibersdorf and vice versa.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| Communication | Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. |
| Achieving Results | Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. |
| Teamwork | Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. |
| Planning and Organizing | Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. |
Functional Competencies
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| Analytical thinking | Analyses information to identify cause and effect relationships and correlations. Identifies critical elements and assesses consequences of different courses of action and proposes solutions. |
| Client orientation | Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met. |
| Knowledge sharing and learning | Actively seeks learning opportunities and actively shares knowledge and information with others; shares specialized knowledge, skills and learning from experience across different situations and contexts effectively. |
Required Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
| General Services | Building Maintenance | Ability to design and prepare relevant technical drawings, make computations, plot graphs, and maintain complex equipment. |
| Other Technical Engineering | General Engineering | Understanding and ability to read/draw and develop prints and schematics. Ability to prepare documents of technical specification such as Statement of Works, Bills of Quantities. Technical skills to design elaborate and complex engineering projects. |
| Administrative Support | MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) | Basic knowledge of the MS Office package and ability to work with CAD related drawing tools or systems. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Completed secondary education.
A post-secondary certificate or diploma in building technology, civil, structural, mechanical or electrical engineering, or architecture and construction or similar background would be an asset.
Minimum six years of experience in building, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, civil or architectural drafting and/or construction.
Practical experience in the use of CAD related drawing tools or systems.
Excellent oral and written command of English and German. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at EUR 61171 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), 6 weeks’ annual vacation, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/general-service-staff
General Information
- The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
- Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person’s race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
- The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce.
- Recruitment will be on a LOCAL BASIS only.
- Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.
- The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
Evaluation process
- The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
- Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Appointment information
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
- Staff members may be assigned to any location.
- The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.
