Chauffeur (GSO)

Job description

About

Announcement Number: LUSAKA-2026-027

Hiring Agency: Embassy Lusaka

Position Title: Chauffeur (GSO) (All Interested Applicants/All Sources)

Open Period: 10/13/2026 – 10/27/2026

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2

Series/Grade: LE – 1015 3

Salary:ZMW ZK146,168.96 /Per Year

Work Schedule:Full-time -Promotion Potential: LE-3

Duty Location(s): 04 in Lusaka, ZA

Telework Eligible:NoFor More Info: Angela K. Banda 260-211-357000
BandaAk@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:This position is open to:
•  All Interested Applicants / All Sources

For USEFM – FP grade is FP-BB.  Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.Security Clearance Required:Public Trust – Background InvestigationAppointment TypePermanentMarketing Statement:

We encourage you to review the 8 Qualities of Overseas Employees:

• Composure & Integrity: Stay calm, effective, and honest under pressure.

• Cultural Adaptability: Collaborate respectfully across cultures, races, and backgrounds.

• Change & Initiative: Embrace new challenges and take pride in completing assignments to high standards.

• Experience & Motivation: Bring proven skills and a strong drive to support our mission.

• Information Integration & Resourcefulness: Apply guidelines quickly to solve complex problems efficiently.

• Tactfulness: Communicate professionally and respectfully as a representative of our diplomatic mission.

• Planning & Organizing: Prioritize workloads strategically to maximize operational efficiency.

• Working with Others: Foster positive, cooperative relationships as a dedicated team player.

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 (40 years or older); disability; genetic information; or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Summary

The U.S. Mission in Lusaka, Zambia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Chauffeur in the General Services Office.

Supervisory Position:NoRelocation Expenses Reimbursed:No

Duties

The incumbent operates safely and efficiently an unaromored U.S. Government-owned or leased motor vehicle to transport passengers and/or cargo. Works as messenger as directed. As one of several motor pool chauffeurs, receives work assignments from the Dispatcher to transport State and/or other Agency personnel or cargo. Operates Embassy/Consulate vehicles in the transportation of official visitors in support of U.S. Government’s official activities. Assumes duty driver responsibility on a rotational basis. Incumbent may be required to make trips that require out-of-town stays.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a

• • security certificate; or

• • Public Trust 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 (06 Weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

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.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications

Experience

Three years of professional driving experience is required.

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

Language

English (Limited knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
Bemba/Nyanja (Good Working Knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.

Job Knowledge

Must have a good working knowledge of the city and its environs, including driving routes and traffic patterns. Must be familiar with the location of hospitals, police and fire stations within the city and its immediate surroundings.

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

Skills And Abilities

Must hold a valid Class C driver’s license. Must have the ability to read maps and plan driving routes. Must have good verbal communication skills, and an ability to handle all persons with professionalism and discretion. Must be able to perform basic vehicle inspection and must possess intermediate level automotive maintenance skills. 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.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:Agency Benefits:

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.

Other Information

Eligible and qualified applicants receive a hiring preference in the order listed below

1. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

1. AEFM / USEFM

Applicants must accurately describe their status in their application; failure to do so may result in a determination of ineligibility for a hiring preference.

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.  U.S. Veterans’ preference must be claimed on the application to be properly taken into account.

For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.

Additional Employment Considerations

The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:
An EFM employed on a PSA or FMA with a regular work schedule (full-time or part-time) is subject to the New Employee 90-Day Application Limitation and must work 90 calendar days in the current position before applying for other positions advertised at the Mission.
An EFM employed on a temporary PSA or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) with an intermittent work schedule is not subject to the New Employee 90-Day Application Limitation and may apply for advertised Mission vacancies at any time.

The following apply to Locally Employed staff only:
Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.
Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.

The following apply to all candidates:
Candidates who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.

How to Apply

How to Apply

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

Required Documents

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants

• • Residency Permit (if applicable)

• • Work Permit (if applicable)

• • University Degree (if applicable)

• • University Transcript (if applicable)

• • Language Scores (if applicable)

• • Driver’s License (if applicable)

• • Certificate (if applicable)

• • Professional License (if applicable)

• • Resume/CV (if applicable)

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit

• • Copy of Sponsor’s Travel 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)

Next Steps

The HR Office will contact successful applicants.  For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website https://zm.usembassy.gov/jobs/ or follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.