Job Description
| Hiring Agency: | American Embassy Khartoum |
| Announcement Number: | Khartoum-2021-018 |
| Position Title: | Chauffeur – All Interested Applicants (Chauffeur-MSG) |
| Open Period: | 04/26/2021 – 05/12/2021 |
| Series/Grade: | LE – 1015 4 |
| Salary: | USD $11,228 |
| Work Schedule: | Full-time |
| Promotion Potential: | LE-4 |
Duty Location(s):
Khartoum, SU
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
- HR Section
- 0187022000
- [email protected]
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
• 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 read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:
- Full Time (40 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:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required
Duties
This is a non-supervisory position in the office of the Marine Security Guard (MSG) Detachment of the Regional Security Section. Incumbent drives members of the Marine Detachment to and from work, and on the Marines off-duty time using Marine Security Guard vehicles in accordance with the Detachment guidelines. Reports directly to the Detachment Commander through the Vehicle Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO).
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years driving experience of passengers is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must be familiar with basic mechanical operation of vehicle, i.e. checking fluids and tire pressure. Must be familiar with local traffic laws and patterns
Education Requirements:
Successful completion of secondary school is required.
LANGUAGE:
English: Level III (Good working knowledge, speaking, reading and writing) is required. (This may be tested)
Arabic: Level III (Good working knowledge, speaking, reading and writing) is required. (This may be tested)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must have valid local driver license applicable to all types and sizes of vehicles. “This may be tested”
- Must have an ability to follow instructions and be reliable in attendance and performance.
- Must be able to learn driving following defensive driving techniques.
- Must be able to read and comprehend various charts and graphs provided by the Marine Detachment.
- Must be able to follow basic commands and directions given in English.
- Drivers must maintain a clean and serviceable vehicle by performing daily preventive maintenance, to include washing and fueling detachment vehicles.
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
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in (insert post and/or country name) 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 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
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 U.S. Embassy, Sudan. or ERA Application Video Guide.
Required Documents:
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
- Driver’s License
- High School Diploma
- Other Document (Experience certificates)
- Other Document 2 (Experience certificates)
- Passport copy
- Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)
- 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 Sudan.
