Chauffeur

Chauffeur, FSN-03; FP-BB

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  25 -2015

OPEN TO:                 All Interested Candidates

POSITION:               Chauffeur, FSN-03; FP-BB  

OPENING DATE:   March 6, 2015

CLOSING DATE:    March 20, 2015

WORK HOURS:      Full-time; 48 hours/week

SALARY:                  *Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-BB (Starting salary to be determined by Washington)
*Ordinarily Resident:  Position Grade: FSN – 03 (Starting Salary $4,988 per year)

NOTE:   For ordinarily resident employees, salary will be paid in local    currency (birr) using the established exchange rate.

NOTE:  ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

NOTE: The U.S. Mission does not pay relocation costs or housing. 

The U.S. Mission Addis Ababa is seeking an individual for the position of Chauffeur in the General Services Office of the Embassy.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under direct supervision of the FSN Motor Pool Operations Supervisor and / or Dispatcher, the incumbent provides vehicle chauffeur service to official Embassy staff and visitors, as assigned by Motor Pool Dispatcher; operates motor vehicles in a safe and secure manner according to the Drive Cam Policy at all times, obeying local traffic laws and patterns; responsible for maintaining vehicle at maximum operating condition at all times, and requesting repairs immediately as required. Serve as back up for the front office drivers and operate armored vehicles for VIP visits when required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.  Supporting documentations (e.g., letters of employment, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above should also be submitted.

1. Required Education:  Completion of Secondary School is required. One year of experience in the specified field will be equivalent to one year of education.

2. Required Experience:  Two years of passenger and light cargo vehicle driving experience with manual and automatic transmissions is required.

3. Language Requirement: Level III (Good working knowledge) of Amharic and English is required (English language proficiency will be tested). 

4. Knowledge:  An excellent knowledge of Addis Ababa roads including awareness of main and alternate routes to all Government and diplomatic offices; must have accurate and up-to-date knowledge of local traffic laws and patterns is required.

5. Skills and Abilities:  Must possess a current and valid minimum Grade III Ethiopian driver’s license; must possess substantial defensive driving skills; must be skilled at handling sedans, 4x4 vehicles, carryalls and buses. Must be able to tactfully interact with other persons in all situations.  Driving Skills will be tested. 

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members and U.S. Veterans will be given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
  
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA: 

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. 

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

5. Currently employed Not Ordinarily Residents hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

6. As a condition of employment the candidate must be granted a medical and security certification. 

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application: 
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or

2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the Universal Application for Employment along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or

3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same informationfound on the UAE; plus

4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans’ preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans’ preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

5. Any other documentation (e.g., letters of employment; essays, certificates, awards; driving license; and copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes  or No; if yes, provide number)
H. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
I. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No) 
J. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide 
K. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type  
L. Days available to work
M. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S.  Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
N. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference 
O. Education 
P. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
Q. Language Skills 
R. Work Experience
S. References

SUBMIT APPLICATION TOU.S. Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box: 1014
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Preferred Method to submit applications is by e-mail.  
Please e-Mail: HROaddisababa@state.gov

POINT OF CONTACTHuman Resources Office 
Telephone: 251-11-130-60-00, Ext. 6383
E-Mail: HROaddisababa@state.gov
FAX: 251-11-124-24-03

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: March 20, 2015