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MCC Chauffeur at U.S. Embassy, Lusaka, Zambia

U.S. Embassy

MCC Chauffeur at U.S. Embassy, Lusaka, Zambia

U.S. Embassy

Full time Job

Date Posted: November 13, 2024

Application deadline:

Expired on: November 19, 2024 5:00pm

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Job description

Duties

The incumbent operates safely and efficiently an unarmored U.S. Government-owned or leased motor vehicle to transport passengers and/or cargo. Works as messenger as directed to include mail, cargo, documents pickup and delivery, as assigned.

As the only chauffeur for MCC, receives work assignments from MCC staff to transport Agency personnel or cargo. Operates an MCC vehicle in the transportation of official visitors in support of MCC’s official activities. Incumbent will 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.
Safeguards U.S. Government property and uses U.S. Government resources efficiently, including the fuel-efficient operation of vehicles.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
security certificate.
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.  elected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 6 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
Completion of high school education 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:
At least four years of professional driving experience is required.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Language:
Limited working knowledge English
Good working knowledge Nyanja
Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.
Job Knowledge:
Must have a good working knowledge of the city and its environs, including driving routes and traffic patterns. Must be familiar with the location of hospitals, police and fire stations within the city and its immediate surroundings.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Skills And Abilities:
Must hold a valid Class C 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 communication purposes.

Application deadline:

Expired on: November 19, 2024

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