U.S. Embassy Cairo

U.S. Embassy Cairo
Human Resources Office

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 110
Chauffeur/Clerical Assistant

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ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 110A

Vacancy announcement number (110) dated October 21, 2009, is hereby re-advertised to read the following:

OPEN TO:

All Interested Candidates.

POSITION:

Chauffeur/Clerical Assistant, LES-4(1); FP-AA(2)

OPENING DATE:

October 21, 2009

CLOSING DATE:

November 4, 2009

WORK HOURS:

Full-time; 40 hours/week.

SALARY:

(1) Mission Policy is to hire LES employees at step 1 of the grade. The current annual salary for an LES-4, step 1 is L.E. 25,149.

(2) Actual FP grade and salary will be determined by the US Department of State.

Notes: all ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

Best qualified displaced/RIFed employees will receive priority consideration if no US Citizens, family members or veterans apply.

The US Embassy in Cairo is seeking an individual for the position of Chauffeur/Admin in the Foreign Commercial Services Office.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

This is an entry-level position in the American Embassy’s Foreign Commercial Service. In addition to driving abilities/proficiency, the incumbent will be required to provide clerical and administrative support as needed. The incumbent drives vehicles to deliver and pick up persons (including the Commercial Counselor, Commercial Attaché, other FCS staff, and VIP visitors) and materials, and ensures that vehicles are maintained in top operating condition.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact Afaf or Neveen.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Completion of secondary school studies is required.

2. One year driving experience is required.

3. Level III (good working knowledge) in spoken and written English and Arabic is required. Incumbent must adroitly deal with very senior Government officials and important Egyptian and American investors and businessmen; accordingly, the ability to function smoothly and easily in both Arabic and English is essential.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (EFMs) and U.S. veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.

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 for advertised positions.

3. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold an FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

4. 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.

5. Currently employed LESs are not eligible to apply for vacant position during their 12-month probationary period.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612); or

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus

3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Office

Attention: Afaf Gibriel or Neveen Elias

U.S. Embassy, Cairo

8, Kamal El Din Salah Street, Garden City

"Mission policy prohibits pre-selection of applicants."

DEFINITIONS

1. AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:

--US citizen;

--Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18;

--Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;

--Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safehaven abroad, or alternate safehaven abroad;

and

--Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services.

2. EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign of Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.

3. Member of Household: A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.

4. Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country.

5. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are US Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniformed service members who are eligible for employment under an American USG pay plan, on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: November 4

The US Mission in Cairo 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.