Job Opportunities in Netherlands

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. United in our diversity, our motto reflects our spirit: one team, one mission! Are you ready to join us?
What you do
You safely operate a fully armored vehicle (FAV) to transport the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), Consul General (CG) or Principal Officer (PO) within the city and the surrounding areas. When you are not driving, you ensure that the vehicle is in clean and serviceable condition, and you perform minor preventive maintenance.
What we ask (minimal requirements to apply)
o At least three years of professional passenger driving (for example chauffeur or taxi driver) is required.
o Completion of high school or local equivalent
o Limited English and good working knowledge Dutch are required (speaking/reading/writing)
o Valid driver’s license class B. The selected applicant must pass a driver’s medical exam to be considered for the vacancy.
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 39,890 – EUR 51,850
· 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 23 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
· Extensive training opportunities
How to apply
Please submit your application via our Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA): https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/nld/vacancysearch/search Vacancies.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 the Human Resources Office:
+31703102235
E-mail: hrothehague@state.gov
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €39.890,00 - €51.850,00 per year
Work Location: In person