Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FP is AA.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Only one Open-to category should remain:•    All Interested Applicants / 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 work schedule for this position is:

• • Full Time (44 number of 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.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Occasional Travel

Occasional

Duties

Located in the Mission Defense Attache Office (DAO), the incumbent uses basic computer skills and employs principles of English composition and grammar in preparing official correspondence in support of DAO requirements as directed under guidance of the Operations Coordinator and Senior Defense Official. This includes the preparation of diplomatic note requests for U.S. military aircraft clearance to host nation governments and other agencies, ministries, and companies. Conducts airport operations for all US aircraft. Conducts a variety of administrative tasks to support the DAO to include purchase requests, email and calendar management, visitor support, and file organization.

Operates and maintains serviceability of DAO motor vehicles for transport of DAO members and visitors to various locations within Lusaka, neighboring areas, and long-distance trips across Zambia. Applies sound judgment in determining shortest, safest, and most practical route to be used in concurrence with economic and safety considerations. Observe all traffic regulations and safe driving practices; as well as maintain a level of professionalism and courtesy expected of a chauffeur of a foreign government representative. Serves as after-hours duty driver for DAO as necessary.  Responsible for the day-to-day preventative maintenance checks and servicing of vehicle daily. Maintains service charts, and completes driving, fuel, and maintenance logs in accordance with directives.

Position is supervised by the Operations Coordinator