OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Chauffeur, FSN 3; FP-BB*
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 37/15
OPENING DATE: July 27, 2015
CLOSING DATE: August 7, 2015
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 45 hours/week
SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): ZK 73, 149.85 p.a. (Starting salary) (Position Grade: FSN-3); *Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): $ 22, 279.00 USD p.a. (Starting salary determined by Washington) (Position Grade: FP-BB)
The U.S. Embassy in Lusaka is seeking to hire an individual for the position of Chauffeur in the Mission’s General Services Office.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Incumbent operates motor vehicle dedicated to the Marine Security Guard Detachment and transportation within the Lusaka area and around Zambia. S/he operates a passenger motor vehicle, light truck or any other vehicle in accordance with dispatcher’s instructions to transport Embassy personnel, official visitors, maintenance equipment and cargo within Lusaka or around Zambia. Incumbent may work different shifts, such as driving marines or duty driver. Maintains vehicle in a clean and serviceable condition: checks tires, oil, water, and gas level at beginning of shift; changes tires or seeks tire repair when necessary; reports mechanical problems to motor pool Supervisor; cleans interior and exterior of vehicle. A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. To request a copy of the position description, send an email to HR_Lusaka@state.gov.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
SELECTION PROCESS
- Successful completion of senior secondary school is required.
- Two years chauffeuring/driving experience is required.
- Level III (Fluent) English is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
- Must possess skills in the basic use of car repair tools.
- Knowledge of local traffic laws, patterns and vehicle maintenance is required.
- A valid Zambian driver’s license is required.
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 current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE; or
3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; 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., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
The Human Resources Office American Embassy Subdivision 694/Stand 100, Ibex Hill Road, Lusaka District, P.O. Box 320065, Lusaka. HR_Lusaka@state.gov (Emailed applications preferred, but not required.) An Equal Opportunity Employer
POINT OF CONTACT Email: HR_Lusaka@state.gov
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: AUGUST 7, 2015
