Ambassador's Chauffeur/Driver

Veľvyslanectvo USA

Place of work
Slovak Republic (The job requires travelling)
Contract type
full-time
Start date
June/July/August 2023
Wage (gross)
1 170 EUR/month13th salary/Christmas Bonus, annual performance salary increase, meal allowance, plus benefit package

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

The incumbent serves as driver for the Chief of Mission (COM); operating a Fully Armored Vehicle (FAV) to transport the COM within Bratislava and throughout Slovakia as needed for official appointments and trips serving informally as guide and interpreter as required. Must maintain positive control of the COM’s vehicle at all times.
Transports and delivers and/or receives official documents, Diplomatic Notes, Ambassadorial correspondence and other material on behalf of the COM to various Slovak government and local government offices, local businesses and other contacts with whom COM conducts business.
Performs daily vehicle maintenance checks and keeps vehicles in clean and serviceable condition, scheduling maintenance and performs first-line repairs as necessary to safely transport of the COM.
Position requires flexible shifts and weekend work as needed. When acting as COM driver, overnight travel may be required.

Employee perks, benefits

Locally Employed Staff working at the U.S. Mission in Bratislava, Slovakia may receive a compensation package including:
- supplemental health plan
- supplemental retirement plan
- life insurance
- additional leave/holidays
- meal allowances

Information about the selection process

All applicants should review the Vacancy Announcement on Embassy web page:
https://sk.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) to be considered.
For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site
https://sk.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

What to Expect Next:
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, [email protected].
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Bratislava.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

Secondary with school-leaving examination

Language skills

English - Intermediate (B1) or Slovak - Upper intermediate (B2)

Driving licence

B

Experience in the position/sector

driving, military, police, security

Number of years of experience

5

Personality requirements and skills

Qualifications and Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Must have at least five years driving experience with a clean driving license.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have local category B driver’s license. Category C license is required for this position. C license is not a qualification requirement for application process, C license  training will be provided on the job as required.  Must have good interpersonal skills to deal with high level officials, and variety of people and situations. Wears professional attire 24/7.  Must be familiar with local traffic laws and be able to read maps and/or use GPS.  Must have good spoken and written communication skills and have a professional and courteous demeanor with Embassy staff and contacts.
LANGUAGE:
Level III English – Good working knowledge is required.
Level IV Slovak - Fluent is required. 

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Brief description of the company

Veľvyslanectvo USA sa nachádza v Bratislave a je jediným ZÚ USA na Slovensku. Vzniklo v roku 1993 po rozdelení Československa a vzniku samostatnej SR.

Number of employees

50-99 employees
ID: 4593519  Dátum zverejnenia: 2.6.2023  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 1 170 EUR/month