US Embassy Nairobi Need Chauffeur (GSO Motor pool)

Chauffeur (GSO Motor pool) – All Interested Applicants

The U.S. Mission in Nairobi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Chauffeur position in the GSO Motorpool office.

Salary:(KES) KSh1,573,332 – (KES) KSh2,784,802/Per Year

Series/Grade:LE – 1015 – 4

Agency:Embassy Nairobi

Position Info:

Location:Nairobi, KE

Close Date:
(MM/DD/YYYY)11/29/2024

Announcement #: Nairobi-2024-0103R

Duties

Job Overview
The incumbents provide driver/chauffer services driving passenger motor vehicles, trucks and buses for the motor pool or warehouse for the General Services Office in accordance with instructions received from the Driver Supervisor and/or Dispatcher.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

 Operates Mission vehicles to transport authorized Mission employees that have signed up for ICASS Motor Pool services, and official visitors within the city and surrounding in country areas. When necessary, provide travel services outside of Kenya. Operates light trucks or pickup trucks for delivering of materials and equipment within Nairobi and surrounding areas. Complies with all Department of State safety and security rules while remaining vigilant to potential threatening situations and be prepared to take evasive action to protect passengers by moving them swiftly out of harm’s way and to a safe location. Remains alert at all times providing necessary security for the vehicle.

Performs daily inspection of assigned vehicle to ensure that the vehicle is clean in and outside, seatbelts are operational, and engine, radiator, brake, clutch and battery fluids are at recommended levels, and the vehicle is in good running condition. Ensures that Vehicle tools and spare tire are in operational condition in the vehicle. Performs minor preventive maintenance and safety checks on a daily basis and informs dispatcher or motor pool supervisor of discrepancies. (80% of time)

Completes the daily OF-108 motor vehicle usage records for each assigned vehicle for those trips made, and then transfers this same data into the Web-pass database promptly. Is available to work all shifts as well as upcountry travel, weekends, holidays on a rotating basis. Must also ensure that travel vouchers are turned in promptly after a field trip. (10% of time)

Remains current and knowledgeable on Mission Policy for motor pool usage and reports any misuse of a vehicle by embassy personnel or co-workers. Monitors the local travel/driving environment, and takes action to avoid demonstrations, road construction or areas which could pose a danger to the travel of passengers or vehicles. Knows the locations of hospitals, police stations, and foreign missions. (10% of time)

Wears the proper chauffer uniform while on duty.

DOES NOT UTILIZE THE CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING. ENSURES THAT OFFICIAL RADIO IS IN OPERATIONAL CONDITION AND THE RADIO IS TURNED OFF AT END OF EVERY TRIP.

Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: 

• Police security clearance certificate

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.  
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time [4 weeks] upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Completion of high school is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. 
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position. Qualifications:

Experience:

3 years of driving experience is required

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language: 

English: Level 3 – Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing
Kiswahili Level 2 – Limited knowledge; speaking, reading & writing

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application. 

Job Knowledge:

Must know the Kenyan traffic laws and familiar with the traffic patterns in and around Nairobi

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Skills And Abilities:

Must know Kenyan traffic laws and be familiar with traffic patterns in and around Nairobi. Must demonstrate by road tests at the time of interview, skills in handling vehicles and the ability to drive defensively to avoid accidents and personal injuries. Must have a record of accident-free driving in Kenya for at least 3 years. Ability to communicate using radio/cell phone and provide emergency first aid. Must be in excellent physical condition with eyesight correctable to 20/20, pass a comprehensive background investigation and medical exam. Must have knowledge of Microsoft applications. Basic typing skill is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

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Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:Agency Benefits:

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees. 

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  

A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below.  It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference. 

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER 

1. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* 
2. AEFM / USEFM 
3. Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights ** 

* IMPORTANT:  US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) 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”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, 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 FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau. 

For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.    

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS

The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:    

• Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP, or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.    
• Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing. 

The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:   

• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible. 
• Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.  

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How to Apply

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here. 

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves.  We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.  Required Documents:

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• Residency Permit (if applicable)
• Work Permit (if applicable)
• Driver’s License 
• High school certificate 
• Resume/CV 

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• Copy of Sponsor’s Travel 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)

Next Steps:

The HR Office will contact successful applicants.  For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website 

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.