Position: Chauffeur

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: $6,394

Application Deadline: January, 10/2023 

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

• For USEFM - FP is BB. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

• All Interested Applicants/All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of the probationary period.

Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Chauffeur.

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (48 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: 76% or greater

Travel is required.

Duties

The incumbent operates safely and efficiently an unarmored U.S. Government-owned or leased motor vehicle to transport passengers and/or cargo. Works as a messenger as directed. Maintains vehicle in a clean and serviceable condition, including cleaning the interior and exterior of the vehicle. Performs basic vehicle inspection in accordance with established schedules and policies.    

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: At least three years of professional driving experience is required.

Education Requirements:

EDUCATION: Completion of secondary education/High School is required.

Note: Please upload all copies of your Education under "High School Diploma or equivalent"

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

• English level II (Limited knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. (This may be tested)

• Amharic Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing Amharic is required. (This may be tested)               

Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to read maps and plan driving routes.

• Must have good verbal communication skills, and an ability to handle all persons with professionalism and discretion.

• Must be able to perform basic vehicle inspection and must possess intermediate-level automotive maintenance skills.

• Must have basic computer skills to maintain reports and for communication purposes.

• Must have a minimum Grade-3 driving license or a Public-1, Public-2, or Public-3 license, as well as a Grade-Freight (Freight-1, Freight-2, or Freight-3) driving license is required.

• Must have had a valid driver's license for a minimum of five (5) years. (These may be tested)

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.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

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.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

• AEFM / USEFM

• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: 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”), 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 the 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. 

How to apply

Register using the following link CLICK HERE

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested completion of Primary school completion certificate as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide the requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) (if applicable)

• Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)

• Passport copy (if applicable)

• Secondary education/High School completion certificate (required)

• Work experience (required)

• Driver's license (required)

• Certificate or License (if applicable)

• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email or phone. 

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia.