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Full-time
On-site
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Chauffeur at Embassy of the United States of America

Employer: Embassy of United States of America 

Salary: $6,562 Per Year Deadline: November, 27/2024


Summary:


The U.S. Mission in Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Chauffeur in the GSO/MP office.


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 messenger as directed.
  • As one of several motor pool chauffeurs, receives work assignments from the Dispatcher to transport State and/or other Agency personnel or cargo.
  • Operates Embassy vehicles in the transportation of official visitors in support of the U.S. Government’s official activities. 

Qualifications and Evaluations


Requirements:


  • All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
  • The selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable time (4 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:


  • Completion of secondary education 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 professional driving experience is required.

Language:


  • Level II in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Level III in Speaking/Reading/Writing Amharic is required. (These may be tested)

Job Knowledge:


  • Must have a good working knowledge of the city and its environs, including driving routes and traffic patterns. Must be familiar with the location of hospitals, police, and fire stations within the city and its immediate surroundings. 

Skills And Abilities:


Must hold a valid 3rd Grade driver’s license. 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 hold a valid driver's license for at least five years. (These may be tested).


Benefits and Other Info


Benefits:


Agency Benefits:


  • The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees. 
  • 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 **