Facility Officer/Driver

PLEASE NOTE ONLY APPLICATIONS WITH RESUME EMAILED DIRECTLY TO [email protected] WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York have a local vacancy for a full-time (40 hours per week) Facility Officer/Driver position.

This is a permanent position within our organization. The initial contract will be offered for a period of two years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and organizational needs.

For more information about this vacancy please contact by email only:

Ms. Belinda Trajkovic, Deputy Operational Manager, at [email protected]

Please send your application, with resume, to:

The Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Att. Ms. Belinda Trajkovic, Deputy Operational Manager

[email protected]

Closing date for applications: April 30, 2026

Interviews will be held in month May, 2026

Job availability: as of June 1st, 2026

Indicative monthly gross salary (based on payscale 4, pay step 0): starting from

$ 5,069.00 gross per month.

401K Plan is offered.

Health/Dental/Vision is provided on a 72%-28% Employer-Employee basis.

DUTIES AND DESCRIPTION

The facility officers/drivers of the Service Desk New York (currently 3 positions) are part of a drivers-pool, who divide and share tasks equally (both driving passengers and other tasks).

The driver transports people and goods, and reports to the Deputy Operational Manager. The driver understands that they represent the Consulate-General and the Mission, and behaves accordingly. The driver ensures that the vehicle(s) is/are well presented and in working order, carries out minor vehicle maintenance and advises on additional maintenance. The driver exercises due care in regard to personal or confidential information. The driver is accomplished behind the wheel, knows the traffic rules, keeps records of the journeys made, consults with their manager when necessary, and takes all necessary precautionary measures to ensure a smooth, safe journey. The driver is of impeccable behaviour towards passengers.

Driving duties:

1. Arranges and coordinates the transportation of mission personnel, national and international delegations and valuable documents/materials.

2. Advises on and closely follows protocols, implementation plans, safety/security procedures, scenarios and journey plans.

3. Acts independently and correctly when carrying out assignments for the preparation and execution of rides.

4. Maintain the cars (in particular the vehicle assigned to him/her) in clean and proper state. Advises Deputy Operational Manager on maintenance of vehicles;

5. Comply with all driving instructions, relevant (transport) laws and procedures;

6. Assist Deputy Operational Manager in establishing transport strategies, scenarios and procedures for different eventualities during VIP visits;

7. Be responsible for taking care of special assignments such as VIP visits, trips with security risk;

8. Ensuring a minimum availability of drivers in case of absence of the other drivers;

9. Prepares meticulously before each trip;

10. Communicates closely with manager or other assigned staff.

Performance of daily facility activities:

1. Support in daily facility activities such as setting up meeting rooms, cleaning up and inventory catering items, etc.

2. Carrying out internal removals;

3. Daily check of stock levels of office supplies.

The handling of mailroom activities, courier services and office resource management

1. Ensures a flawless handling of all postal activities reception and shipping. Where appropriate, he/she acts as a courier;

2. Picking/dropping daily mail at the Post Office, UN mail office and other missions or locations when so required;

3. Posting mail and postage machine.

Technical support for building management

1. Supports building management;

2. Guides maintenance and mechanics in their work in the office;

3. Be available 24/7 for emergencies;

4. Any other miscellaneous tasks within reason.

Contacts

· With passengers, to enquire about their specific wishes and to inform them of any irregularities that occur.

Description of result areas:
• Safe transportation of people;
• In time mail delivery and drop off;
• Clean and well-maintained office vehicles;
• Proper mileage registration;
• Proper car repairs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The Consulate-General (CG) in New York is a medium size diplomatic mission with 4 expats and 18 local employees. The CG is active in the fields of economic and technological cooperation and trade, promotion of Dutch culture, Public Diplomacy and consular services. The office of NFIA (Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency) is also located within the Consulate. The Permanent Representation of the Netherlands to the United Nations (PRUN) is looking after the Dutch interests regarding foreign policy and in the area of development cooperation at the United Nations in New York. Approximately 38 employees are working at the PRUN

New York is an important hub and receives many delegations from the Netherlands. The representative character of the Consulate-General/Mission is fully used. Public events are therefore frequently organized in the office. Consulate-General together with the PRUN and the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency are located on two floors in a modern high-rise building.

You will work for the Service Desk New York which consists of 16 employees. The Service Desk is responsible for the Operational Management the Consulate-General and the PRUN in the areas of maintenance, office management, technology, security, finances, housing, transport, catering, logistics, reception/visitor service, office resources and IT.

The Service Desk New York consists of the Operational Manager, two Deputy Operational Managers, one Senior General Affairs Officer, one Senior Consular Officer, one IT Officers, one General Affairs Officer, three Consular Officers, one Clerical Officer/Receptionist, 1 assistant IT, 1 assistant General Affairs Officer, 3 facility officers/drivers and one cleaner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and areas of experience:
• Practical knowledge of car mechanics and topography;
• Professional driving
• Knowledge in map reading;
• Client friendly attitude;
• Fluent in English language;
• In possession of valid US driving license;

· The person goes the extra mile, is result oriented and able to monitor progress;

· Self-starter, takes initiative and can work independently;

· Strong team player, has well-developed social skills and is able to communicate clearly in English with all stakeholders;

· Well organized and flexible, able to deal with several issues at the same time and shift priorities quickly if circumstances require so;

· The person has a strong feeling for integrity and is aware of cultural differences;

· Willingness and availability to work overtime at night and during weekends;

· Dresses professionally.

COMPETENCES

· The staff member can cope with stress;

· The staff member can anticipate situations;

· The staff member is customer-oriented;

· The staff member has integrity;

· The staff member is a strong communicator;

· The staff member exercises due care.

Knowledge and skills

· Technical knowledge of passenger transport, safety and handling official passengers;

· 3 years experience as a professional driver

· Practical knowledge of usual procedures and knowledge of transporting people and goods in the country in question;

· Practical knowledge of car mechanics and topography;

· Skilled in reading maps and using digital navigation devices and telecommunication devices;

· Skilled in dealing with passengers in a customer-friendly manner;

· Skilled in assessing situations that may pose a threat to security and taking measures to de-escalate or otherwise mitigate them;

· First aid.

The Netherlands Government celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to foster an inclusive environment within its organization. Individuals interested in advancing these diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply.
• This vacancy is open to both internal (local employees and partners of officials posted to a Mission in the US) candidates and external candidates. If an external candidate and local candidate are equally qualified, the local candidate shall be given priority. Moreover, a local employee will be given priority over a partner of an official posted to a Mission in the US.
• *Candidates resident in the US need a valid working permit –US citizens, green card holders or A visa holders.

Pay: $5,069.00 per month

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:
• 8 hour shift

Work Days:
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person