MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR

Salary: $30.07 – $34.99 Per Hour 

Duties

• You will need to have experience driving Motor Coach Buses to qualify for this position. You will primarily be driving 26-56 passenger Motor Coaches, though you may also drive different sizes of passenger buses to transport passengers.
• You will load and arrange cargo into vehicle using techniques and equipment (e.g., chains, binders, straps, tie-downs) for safe transit.
• You will interpret instructions or specifications related to bus operations, preventive maintenance, and passenger safety.
• You will frequently operate a smart phone as part of your daily duties, meaning you must be familiar with and able to use cell phones, email, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, etc.
• You will wear a uniform at all times while in a duty status or as otherwise directed, in accordance with a uniform instruction.
• You will be responsible for qualifying for and maintaining a GTCC in accordance with all regulations, policies, and procedures while in this position.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• You will be required to possess and maintain a current Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Passenger Vehicles “P” endorsement OR Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Passenger Vehicles “P” endorsement.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You must have the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• How You Will Be Evaluated
• You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
• In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
• When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements:
• ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION
• ABILITY TO DRIVE SAFELY (MOTOR VEHICLES)
• ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. (RELATED TO MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATION)
• OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
• RELIABILITY AND DEPENDABILITY AS A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR
• WORK PRACTICES (INCLUDES KEEPING THINGS NEAT, CLEAN AND IN ORDER)
• You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Additional points are not added for veterans’ preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran’s preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
• If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:
• Best Qualified- Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position.
• Highly Qualified-Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position.
• Qualified- Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.
• If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
• If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
• Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
• BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager. Cover letter is optional.
  
  A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer’s name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.