About this Position
Announcement Number:
Abuja-2019-012
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Position Title: Chauffeur
Series/Grade:LE – 1015 4
Salary: NGN ₦3,599,599 – NGN ₦3,599,599
USD $25,871 – USD $25,871

Work Schedule:
Full-time – 48 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-4

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type Details:
. • Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight ( 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 (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Travel Required:75% or less

The chauffeur is required to safely, carefully, responsibly and following procedure of defensive driving techniques, drive assigned official vehicle to various location within Abuja and other cities/states in Nigeria. S/he drives direct hires, TDYers, and locally employed staff to various locations in the discharge of their official duties as required.

Must exercise judgement in selecting routes in order to make best use of time, particularly during rush traffic periods.

Duties

Basic Function of the Position – The incumbent operates a variety of armored and non-armored motor vehicles to transport Mission Personnel, including VIP visitors, TDY staff, delegations and field trips.

S/he performs routine preventive maintenance, cleaning of vehicle and completes trip ticket to notate each trip taken on their shift, including mileage, fuel, condition of vehicle, and passenger details.

Incumbent may be required to drive the Chief of Mission, Deputy Chief of Mission, Country Director and VIPs from Atlanta.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years professional driving experience is required

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of Abuja and other Nigeria cities, as well as good knowledge of automotive, mechanical, safety and maintenance practices i.e. checking fluids and tire pressure are required.

Must be familiar with local traffic laws, traffic patterns, and locations of various government offices.
Education Requirements:

Completion of Secondary School

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level II (Limited knowledge) speaking/writing/reading in English. Level II (Limited knowledge) speaking/writing/reading any local language is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to work on rotational shift schedule, as well as the ability to drive carefully and cautiously in heavy and chaotic traffic situations are required.

Ability to recognize a hazardous or dangerous situation and take appropriate action is required. Ability to communicate clearly on phone and/or by radio and follow instruction.

Must have a valid Nigerian Class B or D driver’s license.

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.

Other Qualifications:

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

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria 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.

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

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