Chauffeur

The following is a summary of the duties for this position. Please note that you can ask for the complete position description by email to .

The incumbent drives an official vehicle in Paris, its surroundings and occasionally to distant points in France and Germany on temporary duty (TDY) assignments. The incumbent maintains official vehicles in a clean, presentable, fueled and operationally ready condition for immediate use at all times.

The incumbent performs routine maintenance, and/or schedules and delivers official vehicles to appropriate maintenance facility, while maintaining accurate information on daily vehicle usage reports ; submits these forms on a daily basis to the Marine on duty.

The incumbent provides timely reporting to the Detachment Commander and Marine Security Guard Vehicle Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) on any safety or mechanical defects with assigned vehicles.

Must possess a valid French driver's license B, C and D.

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Ce qui suit est un résumé des tâches liées à ce poste. Veuillez noter que vous pouvez demander la description complète du poste par email à

Le/ la titulaire du poste conduit un véhicule officiel à Paris, ses environs et occasionnellement dans des points éloignés en France et en Allemagne dans le cadre de missions de service temporaire (TDY).

Il/elle maintient les véhicules officiels dans un état propre, présentable et veille à ce qu'il y ait constamment suffisamment de carburant.

Il/elle effectue l'entretien de routine et/ou planifie et livre les véhicules officiels à l'installation de maintenance appropriée, tout en conservant des informations précises sur les rapports quotidiens d'utilisation des véhicules ; soumet ces formulaires quotidiennement au Marine en service.

Il/elle fournit des rapports en temps opportun au commandant du détachement et au sous-officier des véhicules de la garde de sécurité maritime sur tout défaut de sécurité ou mécanique des véhicules assignés.

Permis de conduire français B, C et D valides requis.

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust (Non-Sensitive/Low-Risk) security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 12 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

A Secondary School education (high school) level is required.

Please note this announcement is simultaneously advertised with the substitution of experience for education (PARIS S), please see details below:

Completion of Middle School* + 6 years' experience as a professional driver is required.

• Middle School is the completion of Primary School and at least 3 years full-time attendance at an established educational institution

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Un niveau d'études secondaires (baccalauréat) est requis.

Veuillez noter que cette annonce est publiée simultanément avec la substitution de l'expérience à l'éducation (PARIS S), voir les détails, ci-dessous :

Le collège + 6 ans d'expérience en tant que chauffeur professionnel requis.

• Le collège est l'achèvement de l'école primaire et au moins 3 ans de fréquentation à temps plein dans un établissement d'enseignement établi.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.

You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.

You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

A minimum of two years' experience as a professional driver is required.

Please note this announcement is simultaneously advertised with the substitution of experience for education (PARIS S), please see details below:

Completion of Middle School* + 6 years' experience as a professional driver is required.

• Middle School is the completion of Primary School and at least 3 years full-time attendance at an established educational institution.

Language: (THESE WILL BE TESTED):

English: Limited knowledge (speaking, reading & writing) is required.

French: Good working knowledge (speaking, reading & writing) is required.

Job Knowledge:

A thorough knowledge of the streets in Paris and areas to avoid traffic or security concerns. Must be familiar with safe-driving techniques.

Skills And Abilities:

Position requires exceptionally strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to work under pressure and to work with officials at the highest level of host nation and U.S. Government.

Must have efficient planning and organizational skills to manage a large number of logistical details.

Must hold a valid and legally obtained French driver's license.

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 have basic computer skills to maintain reports and for communication purposes.

Must possess a valid French driver's license B, C and D.

Please address all these factors in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

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EXPRENCE REQUISE:

Un minimum deux ans d'expérience en tant que chauffeur professionnel est exigé.

Veuillez noter que cette annonce est publiée simultanément avec la substitution de l'expérience à l'éducation (PARIS S), comme suit:

Etudes au collège + 6 années d'expérience en tant que chauffeur professionnel requis.

• Le niveau d'étude au collège est l'achèvement de l'école primaire et au moins 3 années de fréquentation à temps plein dans un établissement d'enseignement établi.

NIVEAU DE LANGUES REQUIS:

Anglais : Des connaissances limitées (parlé, lu et écrit) sont requises

Français : Une bonne connaissance professionnelle (parlé, lu et écrit) est requise.

CONNAISSANCES REQUISES:

Doit avoir une connaissance approfondie des rues et des quartiers parisiens pour éviter les problèmes de circulation ou de sécurité. Doit être familier avec les techniques de conduite sécuritaire.

COMPETENCES ET APTITUDES REQUISES :

Le poste nécessite des compétences interpersonnelles exceptionnellement solides. Capacité à travailler sous pression et à travailler avec des responsables au plus haut niveau du pays hôte et du gouvernement américain. Doit posséder des compétences efficaces en matière de planification et d'organisation pour gérer un grand nombre de détails logistiques. Doit être titulaire d'un permis de conduire français valide et obtenu légalement. Doit être capable de diagnostiquer et de gérer la maintenance préventive et les réparations automobiles de premier niveau. Capacité à détecter les défauts des véhicules et à les signaler immédiatement aux autorités concernées.Doit évaluer rapidement et calmement les risques et les actions alternatives en assurant toujours la sécurité maximale des passagers. Doit posséder des compétences informatiques de base pour conserver des rapports et à des fins de communication.

Doit posséder les permis de conduire français B, C et D valides.

Merci d'indiquer ces éléments dans votre candidature ERA sous la rubrique "Major duties and Responsabilities".

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

SALARY: the annual gross salary includes: the profit-sharing allowance, the vacation allowance, the bonus allowance and the "Comité d'Entreprise" allowance.

MEAL TICKETS: Meal tickets have a face value of EUR 8.25/day. 60% of the daily amount is paid by the U.S. Government. An employee contribution of EUR 3.30 per ticket will be deducted in payroll. The number of meal tickets is limited to 202 workdays per year.

TRANSPORTATION: Employees are eligible for a reimbursement of 50% of the cost of public transportation passes purchased for commuting purposes.

HOLIDAYS: The U.S. Missions in France observe eleven U.S. holidays per year and up to ten French holidays.

WE ALSO OFFER:

• A rewarding work environment at the heart of bilateral relations

• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful and diverse projects

• An inter-agency awards program to recognize outstanding contributions

• Real opportunities at the crossroads of commitment and skills provided employees have the required qualifications, relevant experience, and the motivation to grow

• Special leave: 5 days per year dedicated to caring for a sick family member (with supporting documentation)

• Workplace wellness program

• Employee onboarding program

• Fun HR events

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:

A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER

• Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

• AEFM / USEFM

• Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **

• IMPORTANT: US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) 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") preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans' Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, 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 FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS

The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:

Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.

• Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.

The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:

• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.

• Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.