ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
(See Appendix A for definition)

The U.S. Mission in Nassau, The Bahamas is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Executive Chauffeur.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Operation of motor vehicles to transport the Ambassador/Chargé, Deputy Chief of Mission/Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, VIP and other official visitors in addition to Embassy
employees as necessary. Direct supervision received from the Ambassador’s Office Management Specialist.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
1. EDUCATION: Completion of secondary school is required. Apprenticeship or vocational training in general automotive mechanics is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: Two years of professional chauffeur experience.

3. LANGUAGE: Good working knowledge of written and spoken English, Level III is required.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: All Category Driver’s License; accident-free driving record; ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions. Mechanical ability to
identify and deal with vehicle malfunctions; ability to coordinate movements and routes with protective security details as needed; ability to determine the fastest/safest route in an
emergency; courteous, discreet, and tactful at all times; flexible with rapid/unexpected schedule changes; problem-solving and basic computer skills.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Detailed knowledge of the traffic laws and rules of the road. Good working knowledge of all sectors of Nassau (local areas, business establishments, local market,
vendors, etc.) and other areas of the country traveled to by the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission. Good working knowledge of preventive maintenance for vehicles. Basic understanding
of protocol as it affects assigned duties.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our website at Job Opportunities and/or by contacting
the Human Resources Office at 322-1181, ext. 4293, and/or 4292.

SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, applicants who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) are given a preference in hiring. Therefore, it is essential that these
applicants make themselves known as having a hiring preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their application.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is
essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
(2) AEFM / USEFM
(3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit
proof of conditional eligibility. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’
preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on
their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their
employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

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