Position: Guard Driver/Mobile Patrol

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: $8,610

Application Deadline: April, 19/2023

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

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

Employees of Mission-All/or USEFMs EFMs or MOHs

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: None

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 Guard Driver/Mobile Patrol.

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: Not Required

Duties

The Mobile Patrol Driver serves as a member of the U.S. Embassy Local Guard Force (LGF) under the direct supervision of the Guard Supervisor. Incumbent operates under the direct supervision of the LGF Shift Supervisor. He/she serves as a driver for the LGF Shift Supervisor while on mobile patrol or responding to emergency situations. The Incumbent is also responsible for transporting LGF relief guards, RSO personnel, Local Security Office personnel, and other individuals as directed by the RSO.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years experience in driving passengers and cargo is required, part of which should be as a security chauffeur is required.

Education Requirements:

EDUCATION: High/Secondary school diploma is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Amharic Level 4 (Fluent) in reading, written and spoken is required. (This may be tested)

English language Level 2 (Limited knowledge) in reading, written and spoken is required. (This may be tested)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to understand the security control panel and to operate emergency alarms and the public address system. Ability to use state-of-the-art security and radio communication equipment. Ability to use Automated External Defibrillator. Ability to use fire extinguisher. Ability to use personal protective equipment (i.e. PR-24, straight batons, pepper spray, handcuffs, and flexi cuffs, etc.). Daily duties may involve extended periods of walking and/or standing in a wide variety of weather conditions. May be required to take/pass a physical fitness test. Must have a minimum Grade-3 driving license. 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 High/Secondary school diploma 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)

High/Secondary school diploma (required)

Work Experience (required)

Driving License (required)

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. 

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

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