{"id":71485,"date":"2019-02-14T15:25:32","date_gmt":"2019-02-14T14:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=71485"},"modified":"2019-02-14T15:25:32","modified_gmt":"2019-02-14T14:25:32","slug":"u-s-embassy-vacant-job-position-apply-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/u-s-embassy-vacant-job-position-apply-now.html","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Embassy Vacant Job Position &#8211; Apply Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position below:<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:\u00a0Chauffeur<br \/>\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Abuja<br \/>\n<strong>Announcement Number:<\/strong> Abuja-2019-007<br \/>\n<strong>Series\/Grade:<\/strong> LE \u2013 1015 4<br \/>\n<strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time (48 hours per week)<br \/>\n<strong>Start Date:<\/strong> 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.<br \/>\n<strong>Travel Required:<\/strong> 75% or less<br \/>\n<strong>Security Clearance Required:<\/strong> Public Trust \u2013 Background Investigation<br \/>\n<strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants will drive light and full armored vehicles in transporting mission personnel from Abuja to various states within the country for official assignments, often remaining overnight<\/li>\n<li>They will also transport mission personnel to various meeting points within Abuja city. Incumbents may also be assigned to drive transport VIPs, CODEL, POTUS, FLOTUS, SEC of State, DAS and TDYers from the airport to their destinations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Basic Function of the Position<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>Incumbent may be required to drive the Chief of Mission, Deputy Chief of Mission and the Consul General.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications and Evaluations<\/strong><br \/>\nExperience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum of 3 years professional driving experience is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Job Knowledge:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>Must be familiar with local traffic laws, traffic patterns, and locations of various government offices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Education Requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completion of Secondary School or High School Diploma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Evaluations: (This may be tested)<\/strong><br \/>\nLanguage:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Level II (Limited knowledge) Speaking\/Writing\/Reading English is required<\/li>\n<li>Level II (Limited knowledge) Speaking\/Writing\/Reading any local language is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Skills and Abilities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>Ability to recognize a hazardous or dangerous situation and take appropriate action is required<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate clearly on phone and\/or by radio and follow instruction<\/li>\n<li>Must have a valid Nigerian Class B or D driver\u2019s license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Qualifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><br \/>\nAgency Benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.<\/li>\n<li>For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.<\/li>\n<li>The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other Information<\/strong><br \/>\nHiring Preference Selection Process:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below<\/li>\n<li>Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application<\/li>\n<li>Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hiring Preference Order:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AEFM \/ USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*<\/li>\n<li>AEFM \/ USEFM<\/li>\n<li>FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Important<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (\u201cCertificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty\u201d), equivalent documentation, or certification<\/li>\n<li>A \u201ccertification\u201d 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<\/li>\n<li>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.\u00a0 Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given<\/li>\n<li>** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.<\/li>\n<li>For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careers.state.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/VA-Definitions-and-Additional-Employment-Considerations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/careers.state.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/VA-Definitions-and-Additional-Employment-Considerations.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Marketing Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We encourage you to read and understand the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careers.state.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees<\/a>\u00a0(PDF) before you apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Salary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NGN3, 599, 599 \u2013 NGN3, 599, 599 (USD $25, 871 \u2013 USD $25, 871) per annum<\/li>\n<li>Promotion Potential: LE-4.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How To Apply<\/strong><br \/>\nInterested and qualified candidates should:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/erajobs.state.gov\/dos-era\/vacancy\/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=rwwyvnjnpt0&amp;returnToSearch=true&amp;jnum=4248&amp;orgId=87\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to apply<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Instruction<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Required Documents<\/strong><br \/>\nPlease provide the required documentation listed below with your application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Copy of Orders\/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)<\/li>\n<li>Residency and\/or Work Permit<\/li>\n<li>Secondary School Certificate<\/li>\n<li>Driver\u2019s License<\/li>\n<li>DD-214 \u2013 Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans\u2019 Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>SF-50 (if applicable).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Next Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.<\/li>\n<li>For further information \u2013 the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.<\/li>\n<li>Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline\u00a0<\/strong>20th February, 2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position below: Job Title:\u00a0Chauffeur Location:\u00a0Abuja Announcement Number: Abuja-2019-007 Series\/Grade: LE \u2013 1015 4 Job Type: 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