Chief of Mission (COM) Chauffeur
Agency: U. S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic
Deadline: July 10, 2026 (GMT+6)
Series/Grade: LE - 1015 4
Salary: $12,838/Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week.
Who May Apply:
This position is open to All Interested Applicants/ All Agencies.
For USEFM - FP grade is FP-AA. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent. Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.
Summary: The U.S. Mission in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Chief of Mission (COM) Chauffeur in the General Services Office (GSO), Management Section.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: The position requires the ability to travel and drive within the city, surrounding areas, the country, and the region, as assigned.
Duties
The incumbent operates safely a fully armored vehicle (FAV) to transport the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), Consul General (CG), and/or Principal Officer (PO) within the city and the surrounding areas. Ensures that the vehicle is in clean and serviceable condition and performs minor preventive maintenance.
Functions as a Motor pool chauffeur, as needed.
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 upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements: Completion of high school education is required.
Experience: At least three years of professional driving experience is required.
Language: Limited knowledge (speaking/reading/writing) of English is required. Good working knowledge (speaking/reading/writing) of Russian is required. (This may be tested.)
Job Knowledge: Knowledge of in-country travel routes and areas. General awareness of the general political climate in the country related to protests, demonstrations, and riots.
Skills And Abilities:
Must be able to diagnose and handle preventive maintenance and first-echelon automotive repairs. Ability to detect vehicle defects and report them immediately to authorities concerned. Must quickly and calmly evaluate risks and alternative actions always assuring the maximum safety of the passengers. Must be able to deal with high level officials in a relaxed and competent manner. Must have basic computer skills to maintain reports and for communication purposes. Must hold a valid and legally obtained driver’s license. (This may be tested.)
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.
Agency Benefits:
The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees. Locally Employed staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
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:
For more information on hiring preferences and additional employment considerations, please visit our ERA site.
How to Apply: To apply, please visit our ERA site. 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 at 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:
In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:
For more information and to apply online, please visit our ERA site.
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.
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.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.
For More Info:
HR Section
+996 597000
BishkekHR@state.gov