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.

Chauffeur to Consul General (CG) or Principal Officer (PO) 50%

- Safely operates a fully armored vehicle (FAV) to transport CG, or PO within the city and the surrounding areas. Reacts defensively in response to potential security threat-related situations.
- Safely operates the Ambassador’s Protective Detail’s Lead Car, Follow Car, and DCM Limousines on a rotational basis.
- Acts as alert observer and prevents unauthorized access to the vehicle and the surrounding area while waiting to pickup the COM, DCM, CG, or PO.
- Analyses the daily appointment schedule, ensuring familiarity with both a primary and alternate route to the destination, as well as potential security concerns at destination.
- Serves as a special messenger in delivering documents or invitations or in completing other various errands for the COM, DCM, PO, or CG.

Vehicle Maintenance 30%

- Cleans, polishes and checks vehicle before and after operation to ensure that it is in serviceable condition. Conducts vehicle inspection and reports vehicle deficiencies to the supervisor. Performs minor vehicle maintenance repairs, as needed.

Reporting 15%

- Completes daily trip ticket after vehicle inspection. Prepares accident and vehicle reports, trip logs and travel documents. Records miles driven daily.

Other 5%

- Functions as a Motor pool chauffeur, as needed. Conducts radio communications. Operates armored/non-armored vehicles. Drives in motorcades for visiting dignitaries such as the U.S. President, Secretary of State, members of Congress, flag military officers etc. as assigned. Instructs rental car drivers in proper motorcade driving,



as needed.

Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

- Sensitive But Unclassified security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

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

To be considered for this vacancy, Eligible Family Members (EFMs) must have at least 12 months remaining at Post, and local applicants must have at least 12 months of visa validity remaining.

Education Requirements:

Completion of high school education is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

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.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Three (3) years qualified driving experience is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language:

English: Limited knowledge; speaking, reading and writing.

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.

Job Knowledge:

- Knowledge of Sydney travel routes and areas.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Skills And Abilities:

- Must hold a current and valid drivers license for a minimum of 5 years.
- Must have basic computer skills to maintain reports and for communication purposes.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compe

📌 Chauffeur – Sydney
🏢 American Embassy
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