Clarification from the agency

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

• Drives one or more types of heavy trucks, such as platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks, trash/garbage trucks or durnp trucks, which are typically equipped with air brakes.
• Operates one or more electric, LPG, or diesel powered forklift trucks to facilitate loading and unloading duties.
• Performs operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.
• Maintains records and documents actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and
  clean work environment.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• This position mya require travel.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trail period.
• An appropriate, valid drivers' license may be required for this position.
• Selectee may be required to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Selectee may be required to operate passenger vehicles as required on an irregular basis.

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 theWG-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance Family. Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth and possess knowledge of and skill in operating one or more gasoline, diesel, or electric powered vehicles with a GVW of more than 26,000 and up to 32,000 pounds as well as skill in loading and arranging cargo properly onto the vehicle using appropriate tie-downs such as chains, binders, or straps for safe transit of cargo to prevent shifting, protect cargo, and mark dangerous or protruding cargo.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: Drives one or more types of heavy trucks, such as platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks, trash/garbage trucks or dump trucks, which are typically equipped with air brakes. May be required to operate passenger buses of varying sizes both on and off-base under varying weather conditions. Performs operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.

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:
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Knowledge of Materials
Trouble shooting

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.

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.