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Motor Vehicle Dispatcher

Department of Defense
Washington Headquarters Services
Executive Services Directorate, Pentagon Services Division

Summary

Under the guidance and leadership of the Director, Pentagon Services Division (PSD), Executive Services Directorate (ESD), Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), serves as Motor Vehicle Dispatcher for the Pentagon Motor Pool (PMP).

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/13/2026 to 04/20/2026
Salary
$70,623 - $91,815 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Pentagon, Arlington, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
ST-12935019-26-KG
Control number
864896500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to Executive Services Directorate employees ONLY; and DoD PPP Military Spouse Preference applicants

Duties

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Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:

  • Receive, analyze, and process a high volume of vehicle transportation requests, utilizing the Ground Transportation Dispatch System (GTDS) to assign appropriate vehicles, schedule drivers, and ensure timely responses to customer needs.

  • Serve as a central point of communication by relaying mission details to drivers, answering questions on policies and procedures, and providing real-time status updates on traffic, delays, or other operational issues to supervisors and stakeholders.

  • Prepare, issue, and review trip tickets and other required forms (e.g., DD Form 1970) for accuracy and completeness, while maintaining meticulous logs of vehicle and driver status within the dispatch system.

  • Monitor the operational readiness of the vehicle fleet by performing daily driver-level maintenance checks, ensuring vehicles are properly fueled and cleaned, and promptly reporting any accidents, malfunctions, or damage.

  • Operate a variety of U.S. Government leased passenger vehicles, including sedans, vans, and buses, to transport authorized personnel safely and efficiently in the National Capital Region as mission requirements dictate.

Requirements

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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/trial 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
  • This position is subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • The incumbent of this position must possess a valid U.S. State Driver's license
  • The position requires that the incumbent 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
  • Incumbent must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Vehicle Operators permit by passing the written and road test
  • Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/ or overtime
  • This position is designated as Mission Essential
  • 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 is required to pass a pre-employment and yearly physical examination for this position

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

You may qualify at the GS-09 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience:

  1. Utilizing a computerized dispatch program to support transportation requirements (e.g. Ground Transportation Dispatch System (GTDS));
  2. Monitoring various GPS routes and making recommendations to ensure minimal disruptions (e.g. traffic congestion, accidents, etc.).

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.

Mission Essential Position: 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 (e.g., building closure due to power outage) causing disruptions of government operations, and are required to maintain contact with their supervisor during any dismissal or closure situation unless specifically excused by their supervisor.

Employment Physical: The incumbent is required to successfully pass a pre-employment 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 DiLorenzo Clinic. If the Motor Pool is unable to schedule the mandatory physical examination at the DiLorenzo 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.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

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.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Additional information

Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing an online application, you may request an alternative application. Please send an email to the following address for information on how to obtain an alternative application: whs.job.application.assistance@mail.mil

Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants (DODI 1400.25, volume 300). http://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/

Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated based on a review of your resume and supporting documents by a subject matter expert (SME). The SME will assess your experience relative to the required competencies for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Dispatch Operations and Coordination
  • Customer Service and Communication
  • Vehicle and Equipment Management
  • Teamwork and Procedural Compliance

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.

Washington Headquarters Services

The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) is a world-class service organization, with a dynamic workforce and unwavering commitment to service excellence. WHS is the essential services provider for the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, and offices in the National Capital Region.

Agency contact information

Washington HQ Services
Email
whs.job.application.assistance@mail.mil
Address
WHS Executive Services Directorate
Human Resources Directorate
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US

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