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: Ability to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision performing common tasks including: 1) Operating coach buses according to traffic regulations, safety precautions, and/or speed limits; 2) Performing operator maintenance on all vehicles operated (e.g., monitoring fluid levels, replacing air filters and interior lights, checking tire pressure and hose connections, and washing the vehicle); and 3) Using predetermined routes.
NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position.
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=WG-5700
Physical Effort: The employee's work will require sitting for long periods of time. However, may require walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching while performing minor preventative maintenance or other tasks. May be required to lift and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds: occasionally handles items weighing up to 100 pounds. Normal metal and muscular coordination as well as hearing and vision are required. The employee must have the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
Working Conditions: Employee works inside a vehicle, but may have to work both inside and outside, sometimes in bad weather and in areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy. Employee is exposed to all types of traffic and road hazards. May be exposure to uncomfortable heat conditions, strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, or burns. May be expected to work alone. Personal protective equipment may be required such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves and harnesses.
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.
This position has a selective placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The selective placement factor is: A valid Class A or Class B Commercial License (CDL) with a passenger (P) and air brakes endorsement.
YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR LICENSE WITH THE APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOU BEING INELIGIBLE.
You may redact the photo of your license to conceal personally identifiable information (PII) such as date of birth, photo, etc. Do not redact your name.