HNP - Logistics Mechanics

Description

BlueForce Inc. is seeking Logistics Mechanics to support the US Department of State (DoS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Program in the advancement of professionalization of the Haitian National Police (HNP) and its various sub-divisions in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

The advisor shall advice and provide sound management guidance to the Management of the HNP Central Garage and the HNP leadership in the ten (10) departments in the training of HNP mechanics to diagnose and repair vehicles.

**Position is subject to contract award**

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with INL Haiti and the Haitian Government, to identify assistance projects relating to the diagnosis and repair of HNP vehicles with the goal of having as many vehicles in operation as possible.
• Keep accurate records and prepare concise reports that keeps INL Haiti regularly informed of programmatic and political developments.
• Assist the HNP Central Garage leadership to design and implement administrative structures and processes that improve the systems and processes for information flow and control for the Central Garage and the ten (10) administrative departments relating to vehicle care, maintenance and usage.
• Conduct and be the lead instructor for training classes to be held at the Central Garage (or other HNP locations) to improve the overall quality of performance of the HNP mechanics at the Central Garage, the other satellite garages, BLTS, the DAP and other units as may be identified as requiring training.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of Central Garage operations.
• Continue the development of practical training courses to improve the vehicle operator skills of the cadets during their training and HNP Officers who operate vehicles. By improving the operational skills of the drivers, the incidence of vehicle breakdown and repair will be greatly reduced
• Assist INL Haiti in identifying and monitoring vehicle and vehicle parts donations to the HNP.

Qualifications

General Qualifications

• For a position in the U.S., candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or legal U.S. resident. Security clearance or public trust certification will be required.
• For a position outside the U.S., any citizenship (U.S., Third Country National (TCN), and Local National (LN)) is allowable. Security clearance or public trust certification will be required for US nationals and RSO vetting for TCN and LN.
• Must pass a physical, medical, and psychological tests; nine-panel drug test and a background check.
• Valid passport and driver’s license and ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle.
• FSI level 3/3 (professional working proficiency) in English.
• FSI Level 3/3 (professional working proficiency) in French and/or Haitian Creole is required.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications for Haitian Nationals per Diplomatic Security standards.
• Strong demonstrated analytical skills and hands-on experience in vehicle diagnosis and repair.
• Willingness and capability to work in an evolving and fluid environment, and under challenging security and logistical circumstances.
• Adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to prepare reports and help manage vehicle parts inventories