Motor Vehicle Operator Job in Alexandria, Arlington & Falls Church - 96356848 - ZAUVDQEGXKF9W

Job Title:
Motor Vehicle Operator

Department:
Department Of The Army

Agency:
Joint Services & Activity Supported by Office of the Sec of the Army

Job Announcement Number:
NEHT11834728

SALARY RANGE:
$21.15 - $24.67 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, February 07, 2011 to Friday, December 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:WG-5703-07/07

POSITION INFORMATION:
Multiple Schedules  - Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
9 vacancies - VA - Alexandria

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Status Candidates

JOB SUMMARY:Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

First Cut off Date:02/11/2011

Organization(s):
US Army Headquarters Services, Logistics-Washington, Exec Motor Pool Br, Washington, DC with duty Alexandria, VA

Position Status: This announcement may be used to fill permanent full-time, part-time or intermittent positions. Indicate on your resume your availability for any of these appointments.


About the Position: Work is performed under the technical and administrative control of the Chief of Operations Division. Follows the general instructions that may be issued at the beginning of the assignment by supervisor and specific instructions on pick-up and destination are relayed by the dispatcher at the time the vehicle is dispatched. When assigned to the Bus Section, follows the general instructions that may be issued at the beginning of the assignment by a bus supervisor and specific instruction on the schedule routes are relayed by the dispatcher at the time the vehicle is dispatched. Responsible for knowing acceptable alternative routes for use in emergency situations which will legally accommodate the size and length of the vehicle being driven. Assists handicapped passengers when entering and leaving vehicles only if assistance is required. Checks for authorizations of passengers and answers any questions of passengers on authorizations, times and route schedules and destinations.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information.

All Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment.

Reinstatement eligibles.

NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement eligibles.

Applicants eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA)

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.

Family member employees eligible under Executive Order 12721.

DoD Interchange Agreement eligibles.

Military spouses eligible under EO 13473.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizen

Additional Duty Location Info:
9 vacancies - VA - Alexandria


You will provide official motor transportation for high-ranking civilians and military. You will operate U.S. Government leased passenger sedans, minivans, carryalls, passenger buses or similar vehicles, and provide special transportation for the Medal of Honor ceremonies within the National Capital Region. You will follow instructions received from a supervisor and receive the vehicle report from the dispatcher with pick-up and destination before each assignment, proceeding to/from the destination route, based on traffic/weather in an expeditious manner. You will utilize anti-terrorist driving techniques; utilize proper communication procedures to transmit information on traffic conditions, changes in destination, assignment, time schedules, or emergency messages. You will use the Motor Equipment Utilization Record, verify authorization signature, vehicle registration number, check authorized passes on all passengers, military personnel and perform operator's maintenance on vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Click on link below to view qualification standard.
Trades and Labor

(SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT): Your resume must indicate your overall knowledge, experience, and training to independently perform the duties of a Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. As a Motor Vehicle Operator you must be knowledgeable of State and local safety rules, DOD and DA regulations and standard operating procedures for moving vehicles; Skilled in Anti-terrorist driving techniques and recognizing potential hazardous conditions and in-route changes to avoid potential problems; Able to adapt to the hazardous situations by utilizing evade and escape tactics; Knowledgeable of military protocol procedures, etiquette, and social customs concerning formal courtesies and ceremonies; Skilled in maintaining a high degree of trustworthiness, dependability, discretion, patience and tact in contacts with customers; Knowledgeable of applicable directives and procedures necessary to safeguard classified information. Additionally your resume must demonstrate: Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation); Ability to drive safely; Reliability and Dependability as a Motor Vehicle Operator.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Must possess a validate state motor vehicle drivers license; and you must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger endorsement.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be able to obtain and maintain an equivalent US Government motor vehicle operator license. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Light to moderate physical effort is required in operating, turning, backing, and controlling vehicles which carry heavier loads due to the number of passengers. Moderate physical effort may be required in the handling of objects weighing up to 20 pounds and occasional handling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Operates vehicles day or night in all types of traffic and weather conditions for all shifts. Operator is subject to cuts, bruises, and other injuries as a result of accident while driving vehicles. Must agree to work any of three shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) with proper notification. If required, must agree to wear government provided uniform while operating vehicles. If required to work overtime, must agree to do so and will be compensated at the authorized overtime rate.

POSITION IS DESIGNATED EMERGENCY ESSENTIAL. The person selected for this position must sign a statement of understanding and an agreement to continue to perform the duties of this position in the event of a crisis until relieved by proper authority.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.

Other Requirements:
Click here for more information.

Secret security clearance may be required.

Position may be designated as Emergency Essential.

A medical examination may be required.

This position may be required to comply with the Drug Abuse Testing Program.

Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

One year trial/probationary period may be required.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.


BENEFITS:The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Competitive salaries

Generous retirement programs

Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time

Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules

Paid employment related training and education

Possible student loan repayment

Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable

Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.

OTHER INFORMATION:Click here for more information.

To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.

Multiple positions will be filled from this announcement.

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

May require overtime work.

May require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations.

The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf

Applicants whose self-nominations are received by the cut-off date will be considered first. Applicants whose self-nominations are received after the cut-off date and prior to the closing date will only be considered if the supply of candidates is exhausted and/or there are additional vacancies to fill.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)

Special Note to NSPS Applicants: If you apply for and accept a GS position, your GS pay will be set differently than if you transition out of NSPS with your organization. If you apply for and accept a position and your pay cannot be set within the GS grade range, you will not be eligible for pay retention. Be sure to refer to the NSPS web site ( http://cpol.army.mil/library/general/nsps/docs-repeal/NSPS_Empl_Transition_Bulletin_031510.pdf ) for more details on how this might affect your specific situation.

Permanent Change of Station/Relocation expenses may or may not be authorized.

Temporary Duty (TDY) travel may be required.

HOW TO APPLY:Click here for more information.

Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.

Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants wishing to withdraw from consideration may contact the Central Resume Processing Center at (410) 306- 0137 or applicanthelp@conus.army.mil.

Resume must be on file in our centralized database.

Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.

You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@conus.army.mil Agency Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.