Clarification from the agency

WHS - Executive Services Directorate Employees ONLY; DoD PPP Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligibles

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:

• Responsible for participating fully with the General/Executive/Bus Section Supervisor, Pentagon Motor Pool (PMP) for planning, organizing, developing, coordinating, and directing all activities of Transportation Operations as they pertain to the PMP.
• Serves as the first line supervisor over one of several shifts starting at 0600 and ending at 1930, Monday through Friday exercising supervisory responsibility for control over work operations. Assigns work and provides technical direction.
• Aids the Operation Cell by coordinating all Special Ceremonial Mission request for the office of the Secretary of Defense, Protocol, Joint Chiefs of Staff and Department of Army and Air Force.
• As an additional duty, in the absence of the Safety Technician performs accident investigation techniques (e.g., conducts interviews with driver(s) to determine the actual cause of the accident and report findings in accordance with procedures).

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• Selections from this notice are subject to provisions of the DOD Priority Placement Program for displaced employees
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• This position may require up to 10% occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft
• The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime
• The incumbent must possess a valid U.S. State Driver's license
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a State Motor Vehicle Operator License, Operator License, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger (P) endorsement and air brake endorsement along with a good driving record
• Employee has 90 days to obtain a Commercial Driver's License from the date of entry on duty
• MISSION ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE. Mission essential employees may be required to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations
• The incumbent is required to pass a pre-employment and yearly physical examination for this position

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Your background must demonstrate a full comprehensive understanding of transportation principles, policies, and procedures for efficiently managing a motor pool.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume.

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.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the questions. The screen-out element for this position is: Ability to Lead or Supervise

JOB ELEMENTS: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements:

• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.
• Operation of Motor Vehicle

MEDICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The incumbent is required to successfully pass a preemployment physical examination, as well as subsequent mandatory physical examinations at least once every two (2) years. Employees with certain health conditions may be required to undergo physical examinations annually or whenever questions arise regarding their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. These examinations are required to confirm that drivers are medically able to operate Government-owned or leased vehicles without undue risk to themselves or others. Required examinations will be conducted at the Di Lorenzo Clinic. If the Motor Pool is unable to schedule the mandatory physical examination at the Di Lorenzo Clinic within 60 days of the examination's expiration date, the employee may submit to an examination by a personal physician listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME). Refusal or failure to report for a required medical examination may result in a determination that the applicant or employee is not qualified for the position and may subject an employee to adverse action.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/REQUIREMENTS: Light to moderate physical effort is required in operating, turning, backing, and controlling vehicles which carry heavier loads due to the number of passengers. Moderate physical effort may be required in the handling of objects weighing up to 20 pounds and occasional handling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Operates vehicles day or night in all types of traffic and weather conditions for all shifts. Operator is subject to cuts, bruises, and other injuries as a result of accident while driving vehicles. Must agree to work any of two shifts with proper notification. If required, must agree to wear government provided uniform while operating vehicles. If required to work overtime, must agree to do so and will be compensated at the authorized overtime rate.

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your eligibility and qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the assessment(s) required for this position. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
• Ability To Lead Or Supervise (SCREEN OUT)
• Operation of Motor Vehicles

If, after reviewing your resume 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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

DOD PPP candidates using Application-Based Procedures:

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-4) dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference.