Job For Truck Driver at the U.S. Consulate, 19th June, 2019

⏲ Jun 19, 2019, 8:12 PM
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The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position below: Job Title: Truck Driver Announcement Number: Lagos-2019-036 Location: Lagos Series/Grade: LE - 1015 4 Promotion Potential: LE-4 Appointment Type: Permanent Work Schedule: Full-time - 48 hours per week Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period Summary

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (48 hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Basic Function of the Position

Incumbent operates cars, light, medium, and heavy buses, pickups, light, medium, and large trucks to transport passengers and cargo to and from the Warehouse, Consulate General, Embassy Abuja, or commercial or residential locations throughout Nigeria and to neighboring countries as directed.
S/he operates materials handling equipment required to properly and safely load and unload the vehicle.

Qualifications and Evaluations Requirements:

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years previous experience as a professional truck driver is required.
Education Requirements: Completion of Secondary School or High School

Job Knowledge:

Must have good geographical knowledge of Lagos, other Nigeria cities/states and neighboring countries, as well as good knowledge of automotive vehicle operation and safety.
Ability to write clearly, comprehend instructions, and communicate via telephone and radio is required.

Skills and Abilities:

Must have basic computer knowledge with the ability to drive on short/long trips and work under high stress situations.
Must possess a valid Nigerian class D drivers license.

Evaluations:

Language: Level II (Limited knowledge) Speaking/Reading/ Writing English is required. Level II (Limited knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing of any Local Language is required.

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.

Benefits and Other Info Benefits: Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in (insert post and/or country name) 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:

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”), 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.

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees (pdf) before you apply.

Salary

NGN N3,599,599 - (USD $26,233)

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Required Documents Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
Residency and/or Work Permit
Secondary School Certificate
Driver’s License
Certificate or License
DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

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.

Application Deadline 3rd July, 2019. Note