U.S. Embassy in Rwanda Truck Driver Jobs in Rwanda

U.S. Embassy in Rwanda Truck Driver Jobs in Rwanda

Overview

Hiring Path:• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:All Interested Candidates / All Sources

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 U.S Mission in Kigali is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Truck Driver.

The work schedule for this position is Full Time (40 hours per week)

Duties

The Truck Driver serves as a Heavy Goods-Driver.

The position holder may also serve as driver of passenger and utility vehicles in town and on country trips, and on call as Duty Driver on a rotating basis with other drivers.

This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a U.S. Government-owned large cargo vehicles or other vehicles.

The Truck Driver is also responsible for safe handling, transporting and storage of both expendable and non-expendable items.

The position holder is on call as duty delivery driver on a rotating basis with other drivers.

The Truck Driver operates and uses water transfer pumps, water hose, valves, and related equipment on the water truck.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Experience:

At least three years of professional driving experience is required. At least three years experience operating tanker trucks transporting liquids/Commodities is also required.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary school is required.

A valid Rwandan driver’s license is required with category C.

Evaluations:

Language:

Limited knowledge (Level II) of English and good working knowledge (Level III) of Kinyarwanda is required. (This may be tested).


Skills and Abilities:

Skill test might be administered.


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.

Reasonable Accommodation:

The U.S. Embassy Kigali provides reasonable accommodation as needed to people with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact the U.S. Embassy's Human Resources Office at HRKigali@state.gov for assistance.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to undergo a background investigation. This position requires a Public Trust.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.

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.

Benefits and Other Info

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals

(TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Kigali 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:

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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:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

AEFM / USEFM

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.

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement.

Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• High School Diploma
• Driver's License
• Other document

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)

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; U.S. Embassy in Rwanda Truck Driver Jobs in Rwanda

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