Clarification from the agency

Vacancy is open to All US Citizens. This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing. The Official Duty Stations (ODS) for this position are SSA Headquarters in Washington, DC.

• Must be able to perform work without more than normal supervision.
• Operates large trucks with a capacity of 4 tons and over for the transportation of supplies and equipment between numerous points in the general Baltimore Washington area, and occasionally to other destinations in or out of state as required.
• Assignments include the hauling of supplies between manufacturers, printers, central warehouses, bureau offices and supply and storage facilities.
• Transports files to central file locations and waste materials to the dump.
• Assists in loading and unloading the truck; avoids overloading, distributes and/or balances the load to prevent damage to the vehicle or to the materials being hauled.
• Recommends changes to preplanned routes and modifies or selects alternate route to destinations when required by detours and/or unusual traffic conditions.
• As assigned, operates light and medium trucks or passenger vehicles for the transportation of mail, supplies, equipment and passengers.
• Daily inspects vehicle to ensure that gas, oil, tires, lights, brakes, etc. are in proper condition. Performs minor maintenance, such as replacing bulbs and cleaning windows. Makes emergency road repairs as necessary.
• Keeps daily automotive vehicle report showing destination, times of arrival and departure, quantities of supplies and equipment carried and condition of vehicle. Reports all accidents and any vehicle defects that need repair.
• Makes deliveries to predetermined receiving stations and pickups from predetermined dispatch stations. Makes internal building pick up and deliveries as instructed by supervisor.
• Operates a motor vehicle to chauffeur the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and Executive Staff between the agency's Baltimore and Washington, DC offices or other destinations.
• Performs special duties in the Commissioner's Baltimore and DC offices, such as delivery or pickup of sensitive documents, filing and sorting documents and duplicating speeches, documents and other materials; ensures confidentiality of material.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required; Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required. Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
• Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement
• * MVOs in this position must possess and maintain an active Class B, State of Maryland (or equal) Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• This position involves specific physical efforts, working conditions, shift requirements and/or protective gear requirements as described under QUALIFICATIONS below.
• See QUALIFICATIONS and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for other conditions of this position.

Qualifications

To qualify for this WG-07 MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR position you must demonstrate:
(1)a valid Class B, State of Maryland (or equal) Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
(2) the Screen Out AND
(3) the five individual Job Elements

(1) SCREEN OUT: ABILITY TO PERFORM MVO WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION

RESPONSIBILITY: Operates large trucks, up to and including 17-1/2 ton capacity and up to 45-passenger buses for the transportation of personnel, supplies, mail and equipment between SSA's Baltimore and DC offices and other destinations as requested.

REQUIREMENT: You must demonstrate fundamental knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the work of the- MVO trade.

At a minimum, your work must not require more than regular spot checks or guidance during progress and upon completion.

(2) JOB ELEMENTS: Describe duties you perform that show you have (at a minimum):

-- general skill in maneuvering large trucks and passenger busses on familiar public roads and highways under favorable circumstances and normal road conditions

-- ability to follow planned routes, recognize the need for routine vehicle maintenance, complete driver reports and assist with loading and arranging cargo, as requested and under general supervision

-- basic understanding of common instructions pertaining to roads and driving large motor vehicles (for example, written or verbal directions, standard traffic and road signs or basic guidelines for loading/unloading of cargo) and ability to apply this information as requested and under general supervision.

-- ability to apply common safety requirements while operating large-motor-vehicles as evidenced by my satisfactory record of safe driving assignments

-- an adequate record of adherence to established times, routes and stops while safely and efficiently transporting passengers and/or cargo

YOUR RESUME MUST SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE SCREEN OUT AND JOB ELEMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.

Reviewers can only rate you on the information you provide; if duties you perform are missing or incomplete, you may be rated ineligible.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

CONDITIONS OF POSITION:
Due to the nature of work in this position, the following conditions are essential for successful performance, and you must fully comply with these conditions to meet performance requirements.

(1) Must be able to perform work without more than normal supervision.

(2) MVOs in this position must possess and maintain an active Class B, State of Maryland (or equal) Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

(3) Moderate to heavy physical effort is used in handling of objects weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally handling objects weighing over 70 pounds.

(4) Medium physical effort is required in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls.

(5) Must be able to sit and drive for long periods.

(6) Must have coordination of eyesight, hands, and feet and normal, natural, or corrected vision.

(7) Drives in all types of traffic and weather and is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents.

(8) Is subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving.

(9) Works in all weather conditions, usually inside an enclosed vehicle, but are occasionally exposed to bad weather conditions.

(10) May have to make emergency repairs in rain, snow, or other unpleasant conditions.

(11) MVOs in this position are required to work a flexible fixed shift.

Information on Federal Wage System Qualifications can be found at Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards

How you will be evaluated

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

1) Eligible applicants will receive a score based on responses to the Screen Out and Job Element questions in the online questionnaire.

Preview questions here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12443912

(2) Using that score, eligible applicants will be placed into one of three Category Rating groups:

-- Best Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a high level of knowledge, skills and
-- Well Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge, skills, and abilities
-- Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a minimum level of knowledge, skills, and abilities

Veterans' Preference is considered during this part of the evaluation.

(3) If you are among the highest-ranking applicants based on your score, your resume will be reviewed by HR to determine if you demonstrate the Screen Out and Job Elements.

RESUME -- Describe duties you perform that describe how you meet the Screen Out and Job Elements for this position (see QUALIFICATIONS). Duties not clearly described cannot be credited.

(4) The highest-ranked applicants who demonstrate the Screen Out and Job Elements for this position will be referred to the hiring manager following Priority Selection procedures and applicable documents will be forwarded for further review. (See Priority Selection below.)

Your description of your knowledge, skills and abilities is subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation or to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability.


PRIORITY SELECTION:
Eligible, well-qualified ICTAPapplicants will receive the first consideration if appropriate supporting documents are provided (see Career Transition Guide and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS).

Veterans' Preference eligibles will be placed ahead of others in the category for which they are ranked.

Qualified preference-eligibles who demonstrate a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be placed in the Best Qualified category.

See Required Documents for information on how to support these claims.