Embassy Chauffeur

Job Description Operates Embassy 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. Maintains vehicle in a clean and serviceable condition, to include cleaning the interior and exterior of the vehicle. Performs basic vehicle inspection in accordance with established schedules and policies. Prepares trip reports, vehicle use and fuel logs. Estimates fuel consumption for trips. Safeguards U.S. Government property and uses U.S. Government resources efficiently, including the fuel-efficient operation of vehicles. Working Hours Full-time - 40 hours per week Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 17:30, with 1 hour lunch break. Job Requirements Requirements: All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security certificate. All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment medical exam. Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. Education Requirements: Completion of High School. 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: Prior Work Experience: At least three years of professional driving experience is required. Language: Limited knowledge (Level 2) English and Good Working Knowledge (Level 3) Japanese required. Job Knowledge: Must have a good working knowledge of the city and its environs, including driving routes and traffic patterns. Skills And Abilities: 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. Other Requirements: Must hold a valid driver's license. The chauffeur must possess a Japanese large vehicle driver's license. Salary JPY - Japanese Yen JPY 4500K - JPY 5000K Other Salary Description JPY ¥4,901,801 / Per Year The U.S. Mission does not withhold Japanese tax. Locally Employed Staff are responsible for filing income tax in accordance with Japanese Government law and regulations. Benefits and Other Info ・Employment Insurance (Koyou Hoken) and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance (Rousai Hoken) coverage is provided. ・The Mission does not provide Employee Pension Insurance (Kousei Nenkin) or Health Insurance (Kenkou Hoken), but provides coverage for National Pension Fund (Kokumin Nenkin Kikin). ・Severance pay is provided after one year of service and if all other criteria are met. Retirement age is 70. Holidays Five Days Workweek (Saturday & Sunday off) Embassy/Consulates are closed on most American and Japanese holidays. 13 days each of Annual and Sick Leave is granted per year. Up to 40 hours per year of Family Leave. Job Contract Period Permanent (Probationary period is six months) Retirement age is 70. Nearest Station Ginza Line / Namboku Line: Tameike-Sanno Station Exit 14 (5 minutes' walk) Hibiya Line: Toranomon Hills Station (5 minutes' walk)