This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/507959100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Motor Vehicle Unit, Warehousing and Transportation Section, Support Services Branch of the U.S. Census Bureau's National Processing Center (NPC) located in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This position provides for a Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of motor vehicle operators, forklift operators, and dispatchers throughout the NPC. This position is not in the bargaining unit.
Learn more about this agency08/15/2018 to 08/22/2018
$28.51 - $33.27 per hour
WS 06
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Term - Full Time
Full-time - Competitive Service: Term Appointment NTE 13 months. May be extended. This is a Term Appointment, initial appointment is not to exceed 13 months. Term Appointments may be extended up to 4 years.
Competitive
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Yes
No
NPC-2018-0326
507959100
The individual selected for this position will:
Applications under this job opportunity announcement will be considered under external competitive procedures only. This vacancy is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures as NPC-2018-0325, Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor, WS-5703-06, SSB-TE-MAP-Internal, which can be accessed at http://jobsearch.USAJOBS.gov/.
This is a supervisory position. You must have demonstrated in your work experience or training that you possess or have the potential to develop the qualities of successful supervision. You may be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period.
Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday. 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with an Alternate Work Schedule (AWS). AWS is an 80-hour biweekly basic work requirement that is scheduled in less than 10 days; i.e., eight 9-hour days/nights, one 8-hour day/night, and one day off. Various flexible work schedules are available.
Note to current NPC employees: If you are a current NPC employee and are selected from this announcement, this selection will change your type of appointment to a Term Appointment. At the end of this Term Appointment, your employment with NPC will end. You will be required to re-compete for any permanent positions. In some cases, you may be eligible for reinstatement. Applying for Reinstatement may allow former federal employees to reenter the Federal competitive service workforce without competing with the general public.
Candidates must clear the fingerprint process and initiate the required background investigation prior to final selection.
A one year trial period may be required.
Relocation expenses may not be authorized.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill other vacancies.
Applicants must possess a Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or B by the closing date of this announcement. You will be required to show proof of license at the time of appointment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations, (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The qualification standard for this position is found in the Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations published by the Office of Personnel Management. You may find more information at www.opm.gov.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining a rating of at least 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap.
CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, notify the Human Resources Branch. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Branch via the Federal Relay Service, 1-812-218-3610.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.
Employees who receive a buyout and subsequently return to positions in a Federal agency within 5 years after the date of separation, on which the payment is based, whether by reemployment or contracts for personal service, are generally obligated to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid it before the individual’s first day of reemployment.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You must have had sufficient training and experience to show your ability to perform the duties of the position. At a minimum, you must meet the Barely Acceptable level on the screen-out element: Ability to supervise; receive at least one half of the total possible points; AND furnish detailed information on the resume which supports the occupational questionnaire responses to demonstrate that you clearly possess the experience and skills to successfully perform the duties of this position. The screen-out element is a critical self assessment of the applicant’s experience and is essential for satisfactory job performance. Eligibility will be determined by comparing your resume to your responses to the occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions). We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation, and dates of employment (mm/dd/yy) on the resume to determine if you meet the eligibility for the position. Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score will be lowered. Applicants will be placed in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are "gold", "silver", and "bronze". The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited or an interview.
How applicants will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. Preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold).
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your experience as relates to the following job elements listed below (please do not provide a separate written response). The assessment tool/questionnaire will evaluate you on the job elements listed below.
A complete application consists of the following:
Resume showing relevant experience, optional cover letter, and the online questionnaire. Your resume must indicate country of citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week, annual salary, and specify the job duties related to the advertised position. For work in the Federal service, include the grade level of the position(s). Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the occupational questionnaire.
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable. Indicate on resume the type of veterans' preference claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service to validate claim of veterans’ preference and, if applicable, VA letter). If a compensable veteran is selected, an SF-15 will be required prior to appointment. Active duty service members must submit certification from the armed forces that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx . For a fillable copy of the SF-15, go to: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf .
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable. See the "Other Information" section.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply online, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. Enter the job announcement number in the left hand box titled “Keywords” and then click on the SEARCH button. To begin, click the “Apply” button in the middle of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. (After registering in your USAJOBS account and clicking “Submit”, you will automatically transition to the Department of Commerce’s specific site where you will complete your application. You must click “Submit” at the end of the application process to send your applications for consideration.)
To return to a saved application, log into your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "Applications". Click on the position title and then select “Update Application” to continue
If you have problems completing the online application, including problems submitting the supporting documents, contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 866-656-6831. The Help Desk is available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (ET), excluding Federal holidays.
All online applications and supplemental materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date of the vacancy. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications online using the application process outlined at www.usajobs.gov. While electronic applications are strongly encouraged, paper applications will also be accepted. Please contact the Human Resources Specialist identified in the job opportunity announcement for details and instructions on the process for submitting your paper application. Paper applications and supplemental materials must be received by 4:30 p.m. (ET) on the closing date of the vacancy.
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on “Applications.” The status will be visible next to the corresponding position. The four points of notification are:
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after beginning work; or, may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/507959100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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