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About

Announcement Number:
Berlin-2019-247 / RA2
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Berlin
Position Title:
Chauffeur/Auto Mechanic - Open to: All Interested Applicants / All Sources (GSO)
Open Period:
03/23/2020 - 04/22/2020 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+1
Series/Grade:
LE - 1015 5
Salary:
EUR €37,969 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time -
Promotion Potential:
LE-5
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in

Berlin, GM
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
Please send an email
employment-germany@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
All Interested Applicants / All Sources
For USEFM - equivalency FS grade is FP-09.  Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
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 work schedule for this position is:



  • Full Time (40 hours per week)


Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Occasional Travel

Incumbent may be required to make long-distance trips to other regions within Germany and adjacent countries that require overnight stays.

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Duties

Acts as chauffeur for Motor Pool customers and supports the executive office (AMB, DCM, CG) when needed driving official vehicles and designated vehicles, including armored cars for trips within the city or throughout Germany and region.  Serves as specialized auto mechanic performing the normal range of automotive maintenance for official vehicles, including electrical repairs, and general overhaul and general inspections. 

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: 
Two years’ experience as commercial driver is required. One year of vehicle maintenance experience gained in a vehicle repair shop or motor pool is required.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary school required (US: High School Diploma/GED; Germany: state German school degree). Successful completion of vocational training as a car mechanic required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: 
English limited knowledge and German good working knowledge speaking/reading/writing is required.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 
-- German driver’s license, classes: B and FZF Personenbeförderungsschein is required. (German driver's license Class C1 is necessary but not considered a required employment prerequisite. Gaining the license may become subject to post-entry training - given the availability of required funding)


This 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.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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Benefits and Other Info

Benefits URL:
Review our Benefits
Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Germany 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”), 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 non-sensitive security clearance. 


To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position



  • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent if applicable)

  • DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

  • SF-50 (if applicable)

  • Passport copy

  • Residency and/or Work Permit

  • Curriculum Vitae in English (please attach under "other document")

  • Driver’s License (Class B required, Class C1 optional)

  • License (FZF Personenbeförderungsschein, please attach under "Certification")

  • VA Letter (Motivational Letter in English, please attach under "other document 2")

  • High School Diploma

  • Certificate of Vocational Training as car mechanic (please attach under "Professional Diploma or License")

  • Additional Documents (not mandatory)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 


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.


Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Germany.

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