Announcement Number: Nairobi-2020-027

Hiring Agency: Embassy Nairobi

Position Title: Chauffeur (DOD) - All Interested Applicants

Open Period: 02/24/2020 - 03/09/2020

Format MM/DD/YYYY

The incumbent operates safely a fully armored vehicle (FAV) to transport the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché, Chief of Attaché Operations, and Military Attachés assigned to the Defense Attaché Office within the city and the surrounding areas. Ensures that the vehicle is in a clean and serviceable condition and performs minor preventive maintenance.

The incumbent operates safely a fully armored vehicle (FAV) to transport the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché, Chief of Attaché Operations, and Military Attachés assigned to the Defense Attaché Office within the city and the surrounding areas. Ensures that the vehicle is in a clean and serviceable condition and performs minor preventive maintenance.

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Chauffeur to SDO/DATT, Chief of Attaché Operations, and Military Attachés in the DAO.   (50% of time)

• Safely operates a fully armored vehicle (FAV) to transport SDO/DATT, Chief of Attaché Operation, and Military Attachés within the city and the surrounding areas. Reacts defensively in response to potential security threat-related situations. 
• Safely operates the DAO’s Cars on a rotational basis.
• Acts as alert observer and prevents unauthorized access to the vehicle and the surrounding area while waiting to pick up members of the Defense Attaché Office.
• Analyses the daily appointment schedule, ensuring familiarity with both a primary and alternate route to the destination, as well as potential security concerns at destination.
• Serves as a special messenger in delivering documents or invitations or in completing other various errands for the Defense Attaché Office.

Vehicle Maintenance (30% of time

• Cleans, polishes and checks vehicle before and after operation to ensure that it is in serviceable condition.  Conducts vehicle inspection and reports vehicle deficiencies to the supervisor.
• Performs minor vehicle maintenance repairs, as needed.

Reporting (5% of time]

• Completes daily trip ticket after vehicle inspection.  Prepares accident and vehicle reports, trip logs and travel documents. Records miles driven daily.

Other (5% of time)

• Functions as a Motor pool chauffeur, as needed.  Conducts radio communications. Operates armored/non-armored vehicles. Drives in motorcades for visiting dignitaries such as the U.S. President, Secretary of State, members of Congress, flag military officers etc. as assigned.
• Instructs rental car drivers in proper motorcade driving, as needed.

 

Handles cash up to $1,000 and/or handle government fuel credit card for vehicle with $300 limit.

• At least three years of professional driving experience is required.
• Knowledge of the location of other Missions, host Government institutions, and NGOs.
• Knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of in-country travel routes and areas. General awareness of the general political climate in the country related to protests, demonstrations, and riot.

• Must hold a valid and legally obtained driver’s license.
• Operates level C or D armored vehicle with defensive driving skills.
• Must be able to diagnose and handle preventive maintenance and first-echelon automotive repairs.
• Ability to detect vehicle defects and report them immediately to authorities concerned.
• Must quickly and calmly evaluate risks and alternative actions always assuring the maximum safety of the passengers.
• Must have basic computer skills to maintain reports and for communication purposes.

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.

 

Applications for this position to be made before 9th March 2020 on the link //erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms?_ref=dlhyzej3pt0 to apply.