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MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR SUPERVISOR-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command

Summary

Veterans' preference does not apply to DHA recruitment.

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The primary purpose of this position is: To exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in operating one or more types of gasoline, diesel, or alternative fueled vehicles typically having a gross vehicle weight of more than 24,000 pounds.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/27/2026 to 05/26/2026
Salary
$38.92 - $45.41 per hour

Salary listed is Eglin AFB, if you are selected for a different location your salary is dependent upon duty location and step.

Pay scale & grade
WS 8
Locations
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
Edwards AFB, CA
Eglin AFB, FL
Holloman AFB, NM
Nellis AFB, NV
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
Yes
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
AFMC-570308-12943071-SJB
Control number
866844300

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

Duties

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  • Performs work planning responsibilities.
  • Plans use of workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a daily or by project basis.
  • Performs administration responsibilities.
  • Provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
  • Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Relocation cost or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • This position may require travel.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • Work may be performed inside and outside, and employee may be exposed to extreme weather conditions.
  • Selectee may exert light to moderate physical effort while performing duties and may be required to lift/carry items that weigh up to 50 pounds. Heavier items are moved with assistance from others or with equipment.
  • Selectee may be required to do considerable standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working in cramped conditions.
  • Selectee will be required to possess a current state driver’s license and a CDL with class A with passenger endorsement.
  • Selectee may be required to operate a forklift up to 10,000-pound capacity.
  • Shift work, weekends and/or overtime may be required.
  • Selectee may require the ability to discern colors, contrast and depth.
  • This position requires you to pass a physical.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5700 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Operation of Motor Vehicles
Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)*
Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
Reliability and Dependability as a Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor


IDEAL CANDIDATE: A safety focused leader with extensive knowledge of DoT regulations and experience in fleet logistics. Strong communication skills, ability to manage maintenance schedules, clean motor vehicle record desired and proven ability to troubleshoot vehicle issues.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
1. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trade(s) and/or craft(s) supervised and personnel
management policies, practices, and procedures, including sexual harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity/ Equal
Employment Treatment.
2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Knowledge of the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, equipment, and precision measuring and /or test
equipment common to trades supervised.
4. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications.
5. Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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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.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Air Force Materiel Command

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:

  • US Citizen

Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment
Email
AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil
Address
AF Test Center
6437 6th Street
Bldg 430, Rm 119
Hill AFB, UT 84056
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