Announcement Number: Yaounde-2024-019
Hiring Agency: Embassy Yaounde
Position Title: Executive Driver – Current Employees of the Mission Only / All Agencies
Open Period: 03/27/2024 – 04/10/2024 (Format MM/DD/YYYY)
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1
Series/Grade: LE – 1015 4
Salary: XAF FCFA7,219,741 /Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time – 45 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-4
Duty Location(s): Yaounde, CM
Telework Eligible: No
For More Info: HR Section, 000-000-0000, ydeapplicants@state.gov

Overview
Hiring Path: Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM – FP is AA. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent, Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:
The incumbent operates safely a fully armored vehicle (FAV) to transport the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), Consul General (CG), and/or Principal Officer (PO) within the city and the surrounding areas. Ensures that the vehicle is in clean and serviceable condition and performs minor preventive maintenance.

Acts as alert observer and prevents unauthorized access to the vehicle and the surrounding area while waiting to pick up the Chief of Mission, DCM, CG, or PO.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years of professional driving experience in an international organization or a large institution is required. One of such years should have been spent on driving high level personality.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have knowledge of Mission’s protocol procedures as it relates to the Front Office. State Department vehicle safety standards. Motor pool rules and regulations. 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 riots.

Education Requirements: Completion of primary education is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Limited Knowledge (Reading/Writing/Speaking) English and French is required. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must hold a valid and legally obtained Cameroonian driver’s license (Category B-C-D). 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 be able to deal with high level officials in a relaxed and competent manner. Must have basic computer skills to maintain reports and for communication purposes. These may be tested.

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.

« Recruiting for diversity, hiring based on merit »

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass U.S. Embassy issued medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:

• SALARY: The annual gross salary includes: the Basic Rate, the Miscellaneous Benefits Allowance, and the End-of-the-Year Bonus. Seniority Allowance is paid in accordance with local labor law. A Cashier allowance is paid for eligible positions.
• MEDICAL BENEFITS: The U.S. Mission in Yaoundé directly reimburse eligible employees for covered medical expenses incurred for them and/or eligible dependents, subject to the stated limits of the Local Compensation Plan.
• LEAVE BENEFITS: Subject to the stated limits and rules of the Local Compensation Plan, employees are entitled to the following types of leaves: Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Maternity Leave, Special Leave.
• HOLIDAYS: The U.S. Mission in Yaoundé and the Embassy Branch Office in Douala observe American and Cameroonian public holidays, about 19 holidays per year.
• For Eligible Family Members (EFMs), benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources 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.

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How to Apply
How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Embassy issued Security and Medical clearance (See “Next Steps” below for more information).

Please make sure you enter ALL your work experience(s) and education. Attached Curriculum files will not be considered. Please enter your primary private email address, as this will be used by the HR Office to contact you if you are shortlisted.

To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply, please visit: https://cm.usembassy.gov/jobs/

Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.


All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)
• Primary education completion certificate (or equivalent)
• Driver’s License
• Proof of experience or work attestation


Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy (if applicable)
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applications meeting the minimum education and experience requirements will be screened by HR Office and the Selecting Official(s)

ONLY shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email for mandatory language and/or subject matter tests.

ONLY successful tested applicants will be contacted by email for interview

Non selected applicants will be notified by email of the results.


For Selected Applicants:



HR Office will send a Conditional Offer with the security certification and medical clearance requirements.

The security certification is a 2-4 months process, and is done by the Regional Security Office (RSO), who will contact the applicant once he/she completed the requirements provided with the Conditional Offer

The medical clearance is covered by the U.S. Embassy, and will be completed by the applicant separately, during the security certification process.

Once HR Office receives the medical clearance and the security certification, the applicant will receive a Formal Offer with an agreed start date.

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at :  https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/cmr/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms