Administrative Clerk/Driver US Embassy

Duties

The incumbent uses basic computer skills and employs basic principles of English composition and grammar in preparing military and nonmilitary correspondence, diplomatic notes, and other official governmental correspondence in support of DAO requirements as directed under guidance of the Defense Attaché and Operations Coordinator. Conducts airport operations for all US military aircraft to include coordination with airport officials and contractors, Zambian Air Force, and US flight planners. Conducts a variety of administrative tasks to support the DAO to include purchase requests, expediting, postal operations, email and calendar management, visitor coordination and support, and file organization. Operates and maintains serviceability of DAO motor vehicles for transport of DAO members and DAO visitors to various locations within Lusaka and across Zambia. Responsible for the day-to-day preventative maintenance checks and servicing of vehicles. Position is supervised by the Operations Coordinator.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years of professional driving experience is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: A comprehensive knowledge of Zambia local and federal driving regulations; considerable knowledge of defense driving and vehicle security procedures; good knowledge of administrative procedures, computer skills, GPS navigation devices, and military matters. Must possess and maintain a current passport for international travel. Must have a thorough understanding of the organizational structure and operating procedures of the Zambian Government, particularly the MoD, MFA, Customs and Immigration, and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Thorough knowledge of Zambia roads is required, including ability to travel main and alternative routes to Government offices, other Embassies, and establishments frequented by DAO staff.

Education Requirements:
Completion of Secondary School or Local Mandatory Schooling and received high school diploma.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: English level II (Limited knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. Level III (good working knowledge) Written and spoken of at least one local language (Nyanja) is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Valid Class B driver’s license is required. Must be able to perform operator-level preventive maintenance, checks, services, and minor automotive repair work. Must have completed a defensive driving, vehicle security, or antiterrorism driver’s training course or equivalent training. Must be flexible, dependable, disciplined and on-time. Must be able to provide advice on cultural matters. Must have at least a Class B drivers’ license and be able to operate a manual and automatic transmission vehicle. Must possess basic computer skills and be able to use Microsoft Office. Must possess sufficient professionalism to navigate and expedite host nation governmental processes to ensure the positive forward movement of DAO operations. Must be able to work quickly and calmly under pressure, must be able to organize and prioritize work assignments, provide follow-up, and notify supervisor immediately of potential problems.

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.

Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
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Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lusaka, Zambia may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:
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 and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.