Clarification from the agency

Nationwide: All Members of the Washington Air National Guard, or U.S. Citizens willing to join the Washington Air National Guard.

A WG-5703-8, MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR:

• Receives, in-checks, routes, and moves parts, assemblies, components, and on-base turn-ins into and out of industrial shops.
• Examines items received to verify part numbers, identities, correct quantities, condition, and destination.
• When routing documents are missing or item is questionable, makes positive item identification by reference to national stock number (NSN), nomenclature, appropriate manuals, and blueprints.
• Prepares and processes all necessary paperwork and dispatches materials through shops.
• Ensures accountability, completes log books, maintenance records, reports and other transportation documents for accurate accounting.
• Determines requirements for special internal support systems; including but not limited to hangers, mounts, and brackets.
• Custom packs items by fitting containers around parts, equipment, and other items of unusual size and shape.
• Constructs containers such as crates, boxes, cases and skids for use in shipment of items, utilizing Special Packaging Instructions (SPIs) when available to determine proper support requirements for items being prepared for shipment.
• Determines proper identification, marking, labeling, and inclusion of shipping documents and special handling instructions on all shipments. Handles and certifies hazardous cargo in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Air Traffic Association (IATA), International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code and Code of Federal Regulations 49 (CFR 49) for required surface/air shipments.
• Formulates and prepares Commercial Bills of Lading (CBL) and procures transportation arrangements with commercial carriers and appropriate military services for equipment, supplies and material shipments.
• Determines and establishes freight shipping requirements utilizing the Cargo Movement Operation System (CMOS), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Department of Defense (DOD) guidance.
• Contacts local carriers for rates and arranges pickup and delivery services ensuring the consolidation of shipments when necessary.
• Procures military and commercial passenger travel reservations and prepares travel documents.
• Provides technical guidance and system administrative assistance to support (CMOS) operations.
• Provides base level processing and manifesting for both cargo and passengers during peacetime, contingencies, and Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) movements.
• Operates primarily straight-in-line trucks which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 32,000 pounds and/or truck tractors with semi-trailers or full trailers to transport personnel or pick up and deliver supplies, materials or equipment.
• Couples and uncouples the truck tractor and semi-trailer or truck and trailer, and connects and disconnects the air brakes and electrical lines.
• Maneuvers vehicles within close tolerances when driving and backing over uneven ground, in narrow or congested areas, between buildings and other vehicles, between parked aircraft and when positioning vehicles at loading docks.
• Operates vehicles on interstate highways, winding roads, and steep grades and manipulates the dual braking system to prevent the semi-trailer or trailer from jackknifing.
• Ensures cargo is properly loaded, distributed and secured.
• Operates electric, LPG, or diesel powered fork lift trucks capable of lifting loads weighing less than 10,000 pounds as high as 168 inches.
• Drives fork lift trucks over wood, concrete, or similar type floors through narrow aisles in buildings and in such confined spaces as railroad cars or trucks.
• Drives one or more types of trucks such as pickup, panel, and flatbed trucks, which typically have a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less, on local and public roads at highway speeds.
• Picks up items from supply points, local vendors, and suppliers.
• Provides pick-up and delivery services for priority and routine shipments.
• Checks routine maintenance items on assigned vehicles such as oil, tire pressure, windshield washer fluids, power steering fluids, and gas as per required preventive maintenance guidance.
• Keeps assigned vehicle in good appearance and assures it is in top-notch condition for periodic vehicle inspections.
• Performs warehouse work to include receiving and inventorying equipment, supplies and materials; loading and unloading of trucks; packing and unpacking material.
• Adheres to and Enforces safety, fire, and housekeeping standards.
• Ensures safety procedures are followed when working with dangerous and hazardous cargo such as ammunition, radioactive, and corrosive material. Adheres to and ensures compliance with various safety regulations.
• Performs a variety of extensive servicing and light maintenance work on assigned vehicles.
• Assists in dispatching vehicles or in the issuance of forms, credit cards or military driver's licenses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Military Grades: E1 (AB) - E6 (TSgt)

Compatible Military Assignments: 2T0X1, 2T1X1

- Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the AFSC to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain AFSC within 1 year of appointment action.

- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

- Must maintain membership in the WA Air National Guard for continued employment.

- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

- Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

- The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

- Must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to follow instructions and safely operate the type of equipment required to accomplish the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have 12 months experience or training which demonstrates the ability to operate and perform operator maintenance on straight-in-line trucks which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of more than 32,000 pounds. Experience demonstrating ability to operate truck tractors with semi-trailers or full trailers and motor coaches. Experience operating vehicles over a variety of roads including interstate highways, narrow country roads, and on steep winding grades. Experience driving vehicles without mishap in complicated traffic situations.

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, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.

• Knowledge of a wide variety of preservation processing and standard packing methods and techniques, detailed knowledge of specialized techniques for preservation and/or custom packing
• Knowledge of procedures and documentation requirements to prepare and verify shipping documents for correct safety and destination coding, classifications, and hazardous material handling criteria
• Knowledge of warehousing plans and accepted warehousing methods, procedures and techniques
• Skill in determining weight support points for large or irregular material and in fabricating the necessary bracing and protective forms.
• Skill in the preparation of all documentation for hazardous materials to be packed, stored, and shipped including the visual assessment of their physical condition and their quantity, size and specialized handling, labeling or storage requirements.
• Ability to operate electric, LPG, or diesel powered fork-lift and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to operate one or more types of trucks such as pickup, panel, and flatbed trucks.
• Practical knowledge of industry practices and procedures and established regulations, requirements, and techniques related to the transportation program.
• Ability to judge road/traffic conditions and read maps to determine the shortest and safest route.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. related to motor vehicle operation, power take-off unit operation, and preventive maintenance; and meet cargo pickup and delivery schedules/deadlines.
• Skill and knowledge in turning the vehicles, in evaluating the condition and load limits of bridges, in scheduling weigh points, and in assessing traffic conditions and hazards locally and over long-distance routes in unfamiliar geographic areas.
• Knowledge and skill to determine the correct turning radius for these flection-type vehicles; back the trailer into loading docks, between other trailers, and in narrow, congested locations around warehouses and parking areas; and apply the dual braking system for the combination vehicles especially on steep winding grades, without causing the trailers to jackknife.
• Skill to maneuver oversize vehicles safely in narrow and confined locations which are often congested with other vehicles.
• Skill and knowledge in driving vehicles without mishap in complicated traffic situations.