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MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR

Department of the Navy
U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps Base Quantico
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Summary

You will serve as a MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR in the Logistics Division, Support Branch, Base Motor Pool of Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA.

You will operate passenger & school buses transporting school-aged children to and from Elementary & Secondary schools on MCB Quantico, as well as school sponsored events and activities in the Washington, DC region. This is a seasonal, part-time position. See the "Additional Information Section" of this announcement for details of schedule

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/27/2024 to 12/09/2024
Salary
$28.10 to - $32.75 per hour
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Quantico, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Multiple
Work schedule
Part-time - 30 Hours per week
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
DE-12621631-25-FK
Control number
820603200

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will operate passenger and school buses to transport school-aged children.
  • You will notify supervisor or dispatcher if disturbances prevent the safe operation of the bus.
  • You will report all violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
  • You will operate school bus safety controls to include warning lights and swing arm stop signs.
  • You will complete trip tickets and accident reports (if needed).
  • You will perform pre and post trip vehicle inspections and report identified issues.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You must possess and maintain a Class "B" (or higher) CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements and must provide a copy of your CDL with your application.
  • You must obtain a U.S. Government Vehicle Operator's Permit within a period pending availability of testing.
  • You must complete all assigned training and obtain and maintain all required certifications.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random drug testing.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • You must have normal hearing with or without corrective devices.
  • This position requires the ability to lift, up to 45 lbs., and perform moderate amount of pushing, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, repeated bending, and climbing.
  • This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
  • You must be willing and able to work Seasonal/Part-time. See Additional Information Section of this announcement for details of work schedule.
  • You will be required to pass an American Red Cross accredited CPR training course within a period pending availability of training administered by the employer.
  • This position may require you to perform rotating shift work.
  • See the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for more requirements and restrictions.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is the ability to perform the duties of a Motor Vehicle Operator as demonstrated by experience, working under normal supervision, operating School Buses, over public roads; overseeing the loading, and unloading of passengers, handling the controls for starting, stopping, backing, shifting and driving the vehicle; judging overhead and side clearances, turning radius, and braking distance from the preceding vehicle; following prescribed routes; maintaining route schedules; understanding and applying safety rules and regulations, using defensive driving techniques; conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections; completing trip tickets and accident reports (as needed); notifying supervisors or dispatchers if disturbances prevent the safe operation of the bus. and possession of a Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.


Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

Education

There is no educational substitution for experience for this series.

Additional information

This is a Part-Time Seasonal job driving school buses. You work 30 hours a week working a split shift to cover the morning (0630-0930 M-F) and the afternoon (1330-1630 M-F) school routes. You will be in a unpaid status for the Summer (mid-June to mid-August), Winter (two weeks in December), spring (one week in April or March) school breaks.

You cannot have been convicted of a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating 'liquors or drugs, within the last five years.

You cannot have been convicted of a Charge of refusing to take a blood or breath test, within the last 12 months.

You cannot have been convicted of a felony or, within the preceding 12 months.

You cannot have been convicted of two or more moving traffic violations in any state, or has not accumulated 8 or more demerit points from any military base traffic court, within the last 12 months.


This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements:

  • ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION
  • ABILITY TO DRIVE SAFELY (MOTOR VEHICLES)
  • ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. (RELATED TO MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATION)
  • ABILITY TO OPERATE SAFELY (NON-MOTOR VEHICLE)
  • OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
  • RELIABILITY AND DEPENDABILITY AS A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR
  • WORK PRACTICES (INCLUDES KEEPING THINGS NEAT, CLEAN AND IN ORDER)


You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Additional points are not added for veterans' preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:

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

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

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