Description de l'offre

JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Deputy Motor Pool Supervisor - U.S. Embassy in Yaounde

Announcement Number:
Yaounde-2026-020
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Yaounde
Position Title:
Deputy Motor Pool Supervisor (All Interested Applicants / All Sources)
Open Period:
09/29/2026 - 10/13/2026
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+1
Series/Grade:
LE - 1005 7
Salary:
XAF FCFA11,329,587 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time - 45 hours per week.
Promotion Potential:
LE-7
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in

Yaounde, CM
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
 HR Section
 000-000-0000
 ydeapplicants@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 07. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
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 review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.  


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, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Cameroon is hiring a Deputy Motor Pool Supervisor to support daily operations of the embassy's vehicle fleet and driving staff, ensuring safe and smooth transportation services. The role involves overseeing the Dispatcher, coordinating schedules for sixteen chauffeurs and over twenty additional drivers, stepping in as section lead when the Supervisor is absent, and serving as a certified driving safety instructor.

Supervisory Position:
Yes
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Duties
Key Responsibilities


Manage Driver Schedules and Travel



Prepare and communicate drivers' weekly and monthly schedules, including shuttle rotations

Develop weekly pickup/drop-off plans for staff and visitors traveling to and from the workplace, submitting plans for security approval

Coordinate long-distance trip assignments, distributing them fairly among drivers

Track and follow up on travel authorizations from start to finish

Review driver expense reports from long trips before forwarding for approval


Ensure Vehicle and Driver Standards



Ensure drivers maintain professional appearance and follow embassy hygiene standards

Ensure vehicles are cleaned, fueled, and inspected daily, with documentation

Report any rule violations or improper driver conduct to the Motor Pool Supervisor

Keep vehicle, employee, and passenger records updated in embassy tracking systems


Provide Driver Safety Training



Serve as a certified driving safety instructor for regular and backup drivers


Support Daily Fleet Operations



Assist the Dispatcher with closing out daily trip records and generating fuel authorizations

Coordinate vehicle maintenance scheduling with the maintenance team

Ensure vehicle registrations and insurance remain current

Notify appropriate officials of accidents/incidents and ensure required accident reports are completed

Arrange vehicle support and coordinate motorcades for VIP visits


Additional Duties



Serve as a backup driver during special events, when necessary

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: 



Security Certificate; or 

Public Trust - background investigation 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 upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:
Two years of college or university studies is required.


 

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: At least two years of Dispatching experience in transport or logistics including chauffeuring skills and leadership experience while working with as part of a team is required. Additionally, at least six months of supervisory experience is required.


Language: Good working knowledge (speaking, reading, writing) in English and French.  This may be tested.


Job Knowledge: Must have a good knowledge of motor vehicle operation, safety, automotive maintenance cycle. Must know host country traffic regulations. Must know many local government and private offices and familiar with their protocol for arriving guests. Must be capable of planning and managing a wide variety of logistical operations.                  


Skills And Abilities: Must have the ability to supervise a team and give work guidance. Must have a valid host country category B driver’s license. Level I (less than 40 wpm) typing is required. Must be computer literate and use the following packages: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and Power point. Must be able to work under pressure serving in a multicultural environment. Must have a good interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and to take initiative. This may be tested.                             

Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees. 


SALARY: The annual gross salary includes: the Basic Rate, the Miscellaneous Benefits Allowance, and the End-of-the-Year Bonus. Seniority Allowance is paid in accordance with local labor law. A Cashier allowance is paid for eligible positions.


MEDICAL BENEFITS: The U.S. Mission in Yaoundé directly reimburse eligible employees for covered medical expenses incurred for them and/or eligible dependents, subject to the stated limits of the Local Compensation Plan. 


LEAVE BENEFITS: Subject to the stated limits and rules of the Local Compensation Plan, employees are entitled to the following types of leaves: Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Maternity Leave, Special Leave.


HOLIDAYS: The U.S. Mission in Yaounde and the Embassy Branch Office in Douala observe American and Cameroonian public holidays, about 19 holidays per year. 


 


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:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  


A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below.  It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference. 


HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER 



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

AEFM / USEFM 

Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights ** 


* IMPORTANT:  US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.  


** This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau. 


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:    



Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.    

Candidates with a hiring preference 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. 


The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) 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.  


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.


We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves.  We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 

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 Diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Work Attestation(s)

HOW TO APPLY 

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://bit.ly/3cImd1A