Chauffeur (Armored Vehicle) – US Embassy

By Admin Last updated Oct 8, 2022

Job Description

Hiring Agency:	Embassy Khartoum
Announcement Number:	Khartoum-2022-041
Position Title:	Chauffeur (Armored Vehicle) – All Interested Applicants
Open Period:	10/04/2022 – 10/19/2022
Series/Grade:	LE – 1015 4
Salary:	USD $12,418
Work Schedule:	Full-time –
Promotion Potential:	LE-4

Duty Location(s):

Khartoum, SU

Telework Eligible:

For More Info:

HR Section
000-000-0000
[email protected]

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

• All Interested Applicants

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.

Marketing Statement:

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

Summary:

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 (8 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

Travel Required:

25% or less

Duties

The incumbent operates safely a fully armored vehicle (FAV) class C & D and trucks to transport the Mission Members and VIPs (within the city, surrounding areas and country. Ensures that the vehicle is in clean and serviceable condition and performs minor preventive maintenance. passengers and/or cargo. Works as messenger as directed. position is located in motor pool section in the General Service Office (GSO). Incumbent supervised by Motor Pool Dispatcher.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: At least three (3) years of professional driving experience is required

is required.

Job Knowledge: Knowledge of the location of other Missions, host Government institutions, and NGOs. Knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations. Knowledge of in-country travel routes and areas. General awareness of the general political climate in the country related to protests, demonstrations, and riots.

Education Requirements:

Completion of primary education is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

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

Arabic: level III (Good Working Knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. (This may be tested)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must hold a valid Sudanese general driver’s license. (This may be tested)
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.

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.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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 U.S. Mission 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:

For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. 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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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 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.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the U.S. Embassy, Sudan. or ERA Application Video.

Required Documents:

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

High School Diploma
Other Document (Experience certificates)
Other Document 2 (Experience certificates)
Driver’s License
Passport
Proof of Citizenship

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.

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 U.S. Mission.

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