OPPORTUNITE - 05 CHAUFFEURS

AMERICAN EMBASSY, ABIDJAN COTE D’IVOIRE recrute 05 CHAUFFEURS  ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 24-15 OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources POSITION: Chauffeur (Five positions); FSN-3; FP-BB* OPENING DATE: MAY 29, 2015 CLOSING DATE: JUNE 11, 2015 WORK HOURS: Full-time, 48 hours/week SALARY: *Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-BB** *Ordinarily Resident: FSN-3 ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.  The U.S. Embassy/GSO in Abidjan is seeking individuals to fill Five Chauffeur positions in the General Service Office (GSO). BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION Incumbent operates all types of Motor vehicles to transport Mission Employees and official delegations. A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available at http://abidjan.usembassy.gov/pds.html  Important Notice: ‘’Applicants must submit a completed DS-174 form, a current curriculum vitae (resume) that provides the same information listed in Appendix B and found on the UAE or a combination of both. To view the new form (English and French versions) as well as the instructions for completing it, please click on the following link: http://abidjan.usembassy.gov/how_to_apply2.html When submitting your application via email, please always start the subject line with the Vacancy Announcement’s number followed by the position title. E.g.: VA No.24-15; Chauffeur (Five positions); GSO. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AMERICAN EMBASSY, ABIDJAN COTE D’IVOIRE  QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Completion of elementary school is required. At least three (3) years’ experience as a professional driver in an established company, a government entity or an international organization with no vehicle accidents or traffic violations is required. English Level II (Limited knowledge) speaking/writing and French Level III (Good working knowledge) speaking/reading/writing are required. Language proficiency will be tested. Must have thorough knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations as well as safe vehicle operating practices and also be thoroughly familiar with all host government offices, foreign chanceries and official residences. Must be able to familiarize oneself with the residences of members of the American community, both official and non-official. Must hold a current Ivoirian driver's license categories BCDE and be able to operate and perform preventative maintenance on various types of vehicles. An Embassy Driving test will be administered prior to final selection. SELECTION PROCESS When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.    TO APPLY Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application: Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or 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 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. 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 Attention: Recruitment Section American Embassy, Abidjan 01 B.P. 1712 Abidjan 01 Cote d’Ivoire Fax: (225) 22-49-41-02 or via email to: AbidjanHR@state.gov POINT OF CONTACT The Human Resources Office Telephone: 22-49-40-00 Fax: (225) 22-49-41-02 CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: JUNE 11, 2015 The U.S. Mission in Abidjan 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief. #chauffeurs #recrutement