Chauffeur (MSG) at U.S. Embassy

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Announcement Number:: DaresSalaam-2024-041
Hiring Agency:: Embassy Dar Es Salaam
Position Title:: Chauffeur (MSG) (All Interested Candidates)
Open Period:: 08/08/2024 – 08/22/2024Format MM/DD/YYYY

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 U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Chauffeurs in the General Services Section.
Supervisory Position:: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:: No
Travel Required:: Occasional Travel
OCCASIONAL TRAVEL

Duties

Serves as a Chauffeur in the US Embassy motor pool with responsibility for seeing to the safety and comfort of passengers in transit, proper loading and unloading of vehicles and security of cargo when assigned to drive truck. As required, act as a messenger in delivering invitations and other various documents.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Operates all terrain and passenger vehicles and flat-bed trucks: 60%

Performs routine duties and may act as a messenger in delivering documents or invitations to other embassies, government bodies or associated U.S. Agencies and may be assigned up-country trips. Must communicate in English on the radio anytime he is in the vehicle.

2. Responsible for safety operation and maintenance of Embassy vehicles assigned: 20%

Schedule and deliver vehicles to the garage for tune-ups. Responsible for proper loading and unloading of vehicles, security of cargo and safety of passengers on transit. Also assist visitors and TDY-ers at the airport when necessary.

3. Makes daily appropriate entries on trip tickets and record in the systems through WEB PASS: 20%

Immediate preparation of accidents report and advises Motor pool supervisor of any vehicles defects.

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Must have three (3) years driving experience from private corporations or government agencies.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must be familiar with local traffic laws and area traffic patterns. Should have thorough knowledge of roads and streets in Dar es Salaam. Must be familiar with simple auto mechanics.

Education Requirements:

Completion of Primary School is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Mandatory: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing Swahili is required. (This may be tested)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to learn the proper operation of the Vehicle radios. Must have class C local driver’s license appropriate to drive all types of vehicles and motorcycles.

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.

DEIA Statement

The US Mission to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania values a workforce of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all, and we invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications:

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

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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:

To apply for this position, applicants MUST apply electronically via ERA.

For more information, visit this link https://tz.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Primary School Certificate
• Proof of Citizenship
• Driver’s License class “C”
• Work Permit

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s 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)

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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 Tanzania.

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