Chauffeur

About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FP BB.  Actual FP  BB 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 probationary period

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

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.

Summary:

the U S Mission in Sierra Leone is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Millennium Challenge Cooperation  Chauffeur position in the Millennium Challenge Cooperation office.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

As an MCC  Chauffeurs, receives work assignments from the MCC Country Director/Administrative Assistant to transport MCC employees and/or personnel or cargo.
Operates MCC vehicles in the transportation of official visitors in support of U.S. Government’s official activities.
Assumes duty driver responsibility on a rotational basis. Incumbent may be required to make trips that require out-of-town
stays.

Maintains vehicle in a clean and serviceable condition, to include cleaning the interior and exterior of the vehicle. Performs
basic vehicle inspection in accordance with established schedules and policies.
Prepares trip reports, vehicle use and fuel logs. Estimates fuel consumption for trips.
Safeguards U.S. Government property and uses U.S. Government resources efficiently, including the fuel-efficient operation of vehicles.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• • security certificate

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time Five Weeks  upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Completion of high school education is required.

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 years of professional driving experience is required.

 

Language: 

Level 2 – Limited knowledge; speaking, reading & writing
Level 3 – Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing

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 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 valid class B drivers’ license 

 

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

The following Vacancy Announcement is posted on the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA). The job details and application instructions can be found online at:   https://sl.usembassy.gov/jobs/#vacancies

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves.  We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Required Documents:

 

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• • Residency Permit (if applicable)

• • Work Permit (if applicable)

• • Language Scores (if applicable)

• • Driver’s License (if applicable) Class B Drivers License

• • Certificate (if applicable)

• • Resume/CV (if applicable)

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• • Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• • Passport copy

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

• • SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

The HR Office will contact successful applicants.  For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website [HR ADD LINK TO EMBASSY JOBS PAGE] or follow us at [HR ADD SOCIAL MEDIA/LINKEDIN LINKS AS APPROPRIATE].

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.