L’Ambassade des États-Unis cherche un chauffeur avec au moins 3 ans d’expérience, Madagascar

Duties :

As one of several motor pool chauffeurs, receives work assignments from the Dispatcher or Motor Pool Supervisor to transport State and/or other Agency personnel or cargo. Operates Embassy 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.

Qualifications and Evaluations :

Requirements :
EXPERIENCE :  Three years of professional driving experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE :  Must have a good working knowledge or the city and its environs, including driving routes and traffic patters. Must be familiar with the location of hospitals, police and fire stations within the city and its immediate surroundings.

Education Requirements : Completion of Primary Education is required.
Evaluations : Post may choose to add the phrase “This may be tested” after a language, skill, and/or ability.  Review the VA template for specific information.
LANGUAGE :  

Level II (Limited) Reading/Speaking/Writing English is required (this will be tested)
Level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/Speaking/Writing Malagasy is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Must hold a valid driver’s license. 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 communications purposes.

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 :

Benefits :
Agency Benefits :
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Antananarivo/Madagascar 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 :

    1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
    2. AEFM / USEFM
    3. 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 :

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 the Mission internet site.
Required Documents : In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
    • Valid Driver’s License ;
    • Certificate of employment/ proof of past and current employment (other document 2&3) ;
    • Primary/elementary school diploma or certificate (other document) ;
    • Proof of citizenship (CIN/ID CARD)
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 Antananarivo/Madagascar.

 

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