Chauffeur / Expeditor - US Embassy

The incumbent of this position expedites people or goods, negotiates with Ministries and
private offices for processing of documents and release of information. Operates
Embassy passenger vehicles in support of Mission functions and expedites Embassy
Mission staff and visitors. Conducts daily inspection of vehicles, completes daily vehicle
use forms and reports any mechanical problems.

Duties Include:
- Transports American Diplomatic staff, FSNs, CODELs, VVIPs, VIPs and Delegations
to various locations.
- Expedites outgoing, incoming persons, visitors, pets and lost luggage at the airport.
- Expedites outgoing and incoming unclassified diplomatic pouch and cargo from the
airport.
- Facilitates issuance of visas for visitors who arrive at the airport.
- Solves problems associated with VIP visits.
- Collects and drops off diplomatic pouch and Embassy cargo.
- Follows up all official transactions at Ministries and companies.
- Processes all types of documents to the Ministries and companies.
- Purchases spare parts for the Embassy vehicles from various vendors.
- Some shift work and weekend work.
- On call for any emergency requirements including evenings and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Completion of Secondary school education.
2. Two years of driving experience in Kuwait. One year of professional Chauffeur experience in an Embassy Motorpool Section or other high-level-entity.
3. Level III (good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Arabic. Language skills will be tested.
3. Knowledge of appropriate host government offices to approach for processing requests. Must be aware if the political and legal regulations involved in their transactions. Ability to use their knowledge indecently without the aid of a supervisor.
4. Knowledge of roads and the building layouts of government offices, commercial and military airports, and important business.
5. Skill in defensive driving techniques; recognizing developing hazardous road and traffic conditions, and judgment to adjust driving methods to the practices of surrounding traffic.
6. Possession of a valid Kuwaiti driver’s license.

SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

NOTE: Only qualified applicants will be called for a test/interview.

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 U.S. 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 for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174), which is available on the Embassy’s websites: http://nea.p.state.sbu/sites/kuwait ; http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/ OR
2. A current résumé or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (DS-174) (see Appendix B); OR
3. A combination of both (i.e., Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with the listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; AND
4. Copy of high school certificate/university degree (per the qualification requirement above); AND
5. Copy of the Civil ID or passport (including the residence permit page); PLUS
6. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

SUBMIT APPLICATION (BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE) TO:
Human Resources Office
U.S. Embassy Kuwait
Bayan, Block 13, Al-Aqsa Mosque Street
OR
Email the application to: HROKuwait@state.gov
NOTE: Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
POINT OF CONTACT
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 2259-1001

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: COB February 5, 2014