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US Embassy | Lusaka
Innovating the future of tech solutions in Zambia.
• All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (06 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
The incumbent plans, directs, and coordinates the operation and maintenance of the Post motor vehicle fleet under the direction of the General Services Officer (GSO), who is also the Post Motor Vehicle Accountable Officer (MVAO). The incumbent provides daily supervision, leadership, mentorship, and guidance to five direct subordinates (including Dispatchers, the Fleet Foreman, and Administrative Clerk) and provides indirect supervision to 34 drivers and vehicle maintainers. Also ensures compliance with Post specific motor vehicle policies, notices, and directives. Oversees the vehicle driving safety programs and other motor pool specific training.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of host country motor vehicle practices, traffic laws, vehicle licensing, registration and procedures. Knowledge of host country streets, traffic patterns, and commonly visited locations. Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and budget planning.
LANGUAGE: English – Good working knowledge; written & spoken.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must have a valid Class C driver’s license. Must have good organizational, leadership, negotiation, communication and writing skills. Good working computer skills to use MS Office (word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook) and motor pool applications.
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.
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.
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 .
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree (not transcript)
• Degree with transcript
• Language Scores (if available)
• Driver’s License
• Certificate or License
Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
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