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Motor Vehicle Operator

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Operations Division, Physical Support Branch, Fort Mifflin Field Office, Pedricktown
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Summary

About the Position: This is an Motor Vehicle Operator, WG-5703-08 position located in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, Operations Division, Physical Support Branch, Fort Mifflin Field Office, Pedricktown located in Pedricktown, NJ.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
04/24/2020 to 04/30/2020
Salary
$25.75 - $30.01 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 8
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Pedricktown, NJ
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NEGA204028964910D
Control number
566458300

Duties

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  • As a Motor Vehicle Operator, you will:
  • Drive trucks with 10-ton trailer attached to haul large and heavy loads.
  • Operate and performs basic operator maintenance on gasoline and various diesel trucks.
  • May occasionally haul material in Articulated or over the road Dump Trucks in the disposal area depending on the workload.
  • Operate a tractor-trailer on light and heavily congested, urban roadway system and interstate highways.
  • Connect and disconnect the air brakes and electrical lines, and the proper loading sequence to make sure that the cargo is secured to prevent shifting or falling while in transit, and minimize the possibility of vehicle sway.
  • Transport fuel in a pickup truck, delivering to heavy equipment in various disposal areas in a tri state area of 80 miles.
  • Maintain paperwork and logging data for all vehicles into a computer base program.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an examination every other year thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a two year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision which includes the ability to operate various types of trucks; experience transporting various types of heavy equipment; and experience hooking up trailer to truck properly. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official.

JOB ELEMENTS: The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics listed below are important to succeed in the job:

  • Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)
  • 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)


Physical Effort
  • Light physical effort is used in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Moderate to heavy physical effort is required in the frequent handling of items in excess of 50 pounds, while loading and unloading cargo; making couplings between vehicle and towed equipment, safety chains and binders, and loading ramps.
Working Conditions
  • Works outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather conditions while loading and unloading vehicle. Drives in all types of weather conditions and is exposed to the possibility of accidents. Subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles. Incumbent must follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety boots, safety glasses, ear protection.
Selective Placement Factor: This position requires the incumbent to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A. To be considered for this position, you must attach a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A to your application package.

Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 24 - Transportation and Distribution Management position.
  • You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.

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