Working for the U.S. Mission
We offer you the chance to join a unique team where your work contributes to our Mission: maintaining and strengthening the diplomatic ties between the United States and The Netherlands. Not just in The Netherlands, but all over the world, U.S. Mission employees strive to protect and promote U.S. security, prosperity, and democratic values. Are you ready to join us?
What you do
In this position, you serve as the USOPCW Ambassador Driver. USOPCW is the U.S. Delegation to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. You ensure smooth transportation to and from visiting sites, schedule arrival times and locations with the point of contact at visiting sites all in accordance with Diplomatic Security guidelines. You are responsible for the vehicles assigned to USOPCW, and make sure they are in working condition and are kept clean. You also serve as the back-up to the USOPCW Delegation driver and as VIP driver when USOPCW is visited by high level visitors, working closely with USSS or other security staff.
What we ask (minimal requirements to apply)
· A minimum of two years of experience as a chauffeur or two years of experience as a driver in commercial or public transportation, or similar background is required.
· Completion of secondary school is required.
· Speaking/Reading/Writing level III (good working knowledge) English and level III (good working knowledge) Dutch is required. (This may be tested.)
· Must possess a valid driver’s license Class B. Must be 25 years of age or older, and must have had a driver's license for a minimum of five years. Must pass a medical exam in order to qualify for the position.
· Position requires some overtime on evenings and weekends, including occasional overnight travel. Flexibility to make early starts/late finishes is required.
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass security certification and may be required to obtain a Certificate of Conduct for Natural Persons (VOG) from the Ministry of Safety and Justice of the Netherlands.
What we offer
· Annual salary of EUR 40,688 – EUR 52,887
· 8.33 % End of year bonus (13th month)
· 8.2% Holiday bonus
· 3.67% Duty-free days bonus
· American and Dutch public holidays (approximately 18 days per year)
· Minimum 26 days of paid annual leave per year
· One-year contract which will be renewed under the same conditions based on job performance, funding, and security clearance.
· Sick leave, maternity leave, parental leave, and other leave in line with Dutch regulations
· Pension Plan
· Travel allowance
· Bicycle Benefit Plan
How to apply
Please submit your application via our Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA): https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/nld/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms
Please note the ERA vacancy announcement prevails over this announcement where there are differences in the text. You can create an account in just a few simple steps and submit your application.
Next steps
When the vacancy closes, HR will conduct an initial screening of the applications. If you are invited for a language test and interview, we will reach out to you via e-mail.
If you have any questions about the position or working for the U.S Mission to The Netherlands, please reach out to Kimberly Reimer-Voois:
Desk: +31703102235
Cell: +31618355320
E-mail: thehaguerecruitment@state.gov