Vacancy Announcement
Chauffeur, FSN-1015-03
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 40-2009
Open to: All Interested Candidates
Position: Chauffeur, FSN-1015-03
Opening Date: November 6, 2009
Closing Date: November 20, 2009
Work Hours: Full-Time: 40 hours/week
Salary: Not-Ordinarily Resident: in accordance with FP Scale (Position Grade FP-BB). Contingent upon availability of funding; Ordinarily Resident: in accordance with LCP (starting annual salary is: $ 6,433)
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat is seeking an individual for the position of Chauffeur in the General Services Office.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Serves as a Motor Pool chauffeur, driving official vehicles to transport Embassy staff and official visitors. Performs messenger and delivery work. Work schedule may involve evening, weekends and/or holidays.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Language proficiency will be tested.
1) Education: Completion of secondary school is required.
2) Experience: Two years as a professional driver.
3) Language: Level II English (basic knowledge), Level III (good working knowledge) Russian and Turkmen are required.
4) Knowledge: Must be familiar with local traffic laws and area traffic patterns. Must be knowledgeable about location of key Government of Turkmenistan offices, institutions, ministries, etc.
5) Skills and Abilities: Ability to operate Embassy vehicles in accordance with USG standards and local traffic laws/regulations. Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance. Driver’s license of “B”,”C”,”D” categories (copy of driver’s license should be attached to the application form).
SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. 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.
4. Currently employed US 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.
5. 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 applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (OF-612 and Attachment A); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Address: U.S. Embassy Ashgabat, No. 9 Pushkin Street
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 350045
FAX: 392614
DEFINITIONS
For a complete list of the terms such as USEFM, EFM, MOH, NOR, OR and their definitions, see the definitions list on the web site: http://turkmenistan.usembassy.gov/definition_terms.html
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: NOVEMBER 20, 2009
The US Mission in Turkmenistan 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 (EEO) 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.
