Chauffeur at the U.S. Embassy in Belgium H/F/X

Announcement Number: Brussels-2026-019-R2 Hiring Agency: Embassy Brussels Position Title: Chauffeur (open to all) Open Period: 09/24/2026 -10/22/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1 Series/Grade: LE - 1015 4 Salary: EUR €3,484/Per Month Work Schedule: Full-time - 38 hours per week Promotion Potential: LE-NA

Duty Location(s): 1 in Brussels, BE Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Section 000-000-0000 jobs.usembassy.be@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-09. 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 initial one-year contract. Marketing Statement:

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 Belgium is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Chauffeur in the Executive Office.

Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

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. Reacts defensively in response to potential security threat-related situations. Acts as alert observer and prevents unauthorized access to the vehicle and the surrounding area while waiting to pick up the COM, DCM, CG, or PO. Analyses the daily appointment schedule, ensuring familiarity with both a primary and alternate route to the destination, as well as potential security concerns at destination. Serves as a special messenger in delivering documents or invitations or in completing other various errands.

Ensures that the vehicle is in clean and serviceable condition and performs minor preventive maintenance. Cleans, polishes and checks vehicle before and after operation to ensure that it is in serviceable condition. Conducts vehicle inspection and reports vehicle deficiencies to the supervisor. Performs minor vehicle maintenance repairs, as needed.

Completes daily trip ticket after vehicle inspection. Prepares accident and vehicle reports, trip logs and travel documents. Records miles driven daily.

Functions as a Motor pool chauffeur, as needed. Conducts radio communications. Operates armored/non-armored vehicles. Drives in motorcades for visiting dignitaries such as the U.S. President, Secretary of State, members of Congress, flag military officers etc. as assigned. Instructs rental car drivers in proper motorcade driving, as needed.

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold aSensitive But Unclassified (SBU) certification.

All selected candidates will be subject to a backgroundinvestigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (15 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Requirements

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold aSensitive But Unclassified (SBU) certification.

All selected candidates will be subject to a backgroundinvestigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (15 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Completion of high school education is required.

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.

Experience

At least three (3) years of professional driving experience is required.

Language

Working knowledge in English.

Good working knowledge in French or Dutch.

(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 h