Summary
See QUALIFICATIONS for important information about this position.
YOUR RESUME MUST SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE SCREEN OUT AND JOB ELEMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.
Operates large trucks, up to and including 17-1/2 ton capacity and up to 45-passenger buses, for the transportation of personnel, supplies, mail and equipment between Baltimore and Washington DC offices and other destinations as requested; performs additional duties as required.
See DUTIES for additional responsibilities of this position.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Vacancy is open to All US Citizens. This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing. The Official Duty Station (ODS) for this position is SSA Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Duties
- Must be able to perform work without more than normal supervision.
- Operates large trucks with a capacity of 4 tons and over for the transportation of supplies and equipment between numerous points in the general Baltimore Washington area, and occasionally to other destinations in or out of state as required.
- Assignments include the hauling of supplies between manufacturers, printers, central warehouses, bureau offices and supply and storage facilities.
- Transports files to central file locations and waste materials to the dump.
- Assists in loading and unloading the truck; avoids overloading, distributes and/or balances the load to prevent damage to the vehicle or to the materials being hauled.
- Recommends changes to preplanned routes and modifies or selects alternate route to destinations when required by detours and/or unusual traffic conditions.
- As assigned, operates light and medium trucks or passenger vehicles for the transportation of mail, supplies, equipment, and passengers.
- Daily inspects vehicle to ensure that gas, oil, tires, lights, brakes, etc, are in proper condition. Performs minor maintenance, such as replacing bulbs and cleaning windows. Makes emergency road repairs as necessary.
- Keeps daily automotive vehicle report showing destination, times of arrival and departure, quantities of supplies and equipment carried, and condition of vehicle. Reports all accidents and any vehicle defects that need repair.
- Makes deliveries to predetermined receiving stations and pickups from predetermined dispatch stations. Makes internal building pick up and deliveries as instructed by supervisor.
- Operates a motor vehicle to chauffeur the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and Executive Staff between the agency's Baltimore and Washington, DC offices or other destinations.
- Performs special duties in the Commissioner’s Baltimore and DC offices, such as delivery or pickup of sensitive documents, filing and sorting documents and duplicating speeches, documents, and other materials; ensures confidentiality of material.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required. Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
- Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required. Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background/security investigation results.
- * MVOs in this position must possess and maintain an active Class B, State of Maryland (or equal) Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- This position involves specific physical efforts, working conditions, shift requirements and/or protective gear requirements as described under QUALIFICATIONS below.
- See QUALIFICATIONS and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION sections for other conditions of this position.
Qualifications
To qualify for this WG-07 MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR position you must demonstrate:
(1)a valid Class B, State of Maryland (or equal) Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
(2) the Screen Out AND
(3) the five individual Job Elements
(1) SCREEN OUT: ABILITY TO PERFORM MVO WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION
At a minimum, you must demonstrate ability to drive large trucks and busses and must have a fundamental understanding of transportation programs and operations based on the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1) Ability to safely operate a variety of motor vehicles, including large trucks and busses
(2) Ability to interpret instructions or directions related to the operation of motor vehicles
(3) Ability to maintain motor vehicles in safe and operational condition
Your level of work (at a minimum) must not require more than regular spot checks and/or guidance during progress and upon completion.
(2) JOB ELEMENTS: Describe duties you perform that show you have (at a minimum):
-- general skill in maneuvering large trucks and passenger busses on familiar public roads and highways under favorable circumstances and normal road conditions
-- ability to follow planned routes, recognize the need for routine vehicle maintenance, complete driver reports and assist with loading and arranging cargo, as requested and under general supervision
-- basic understanding of common instructions pertaining to roads and driving large motor vehicles (for example, written or verbal directions, standard traffic and road signs or basic guidelines for loading/unloading of cargo) and ability to apply this information as requested and under general supervision.
-- ability to apply common safety requirements while operating large-motor-vehicles as evidenced by my satisfactory record of safe driving assignments
-- an adequate record of adherence to established times, routes and stops while safely and efficiently transporting passengers and/or cargo
YOUR RESUME MUST SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE SCREEN OUT AND JOB ELEMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.
Reviewers can only rate you on the information you provide; if duties you perform are missing or incomplete, you may be rated ineligible.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
CONDITIONS OF POSITION:
Due to the nature of work in this position, the following conditions are essential for successful performance, and you must fully comply with these conditions to meet performance requirements .
(1) Must be able to perform work without more than normal supervision.
(2) MVOs in this position must possess and maintain an active Class B, State of Maryland (or equal) Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
(3) Moderate to heavy physical effort is used in handling of objects weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally handling objects weighing over 70 pounds.
(4) Medium physical effort is required in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls.
(5) Must be able to sit and drive for long periods.
(6) Must have coordination of eyesight, hands, and feet and normal, natural, or corrected vision.
(7) Drives in all types of traffic and weather and is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents.
(8) Is subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving.
(9) Works in all weather conditions, usually inside an enclosed vehicle, but are occasionally exposed to bad weather conditions.
(10) May have to make emergency repairs in rain, snow, or other unpleasant conditions.
(11) MVOs in this position are required to work a flexible fixed shift.
Information on Federal Wage System Qualifications can be found at Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards
Education
This position does not have an educational requirement.
You must have and maintain a valid Class B, State of Maryland (or equal) Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore please do not submit a copy of your license with your application. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued Commercial Driver's License and a current copy of your driving record at that time.
If you successfully completed training relevant to this trade and want to have it considered as part of your evaluation, list that training on your resume rather than uploading certificates you received.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
(1) Eligible applicants will receive a score based on responses to the Screen Out and Job Element questions in the online questionnaire.
Preview questions here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12548856
It is not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in your resume.
(2) Using that score, eligible applicants will be placed into one of three Category Rating groups:
-- Best Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a high level of knowledge, skills and abilities
-- Well Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge, skills and abilities
-- Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a minimum level of knowledge, skills and abilities
Veterans' Preference is considered during this part of the evaluation.
(3) If you are among the highest-ranking applicants based on your score, your resume will be reviewed by HR to determine if you demonstrate the Screen Out and Job Elements.
Your resume must describe duties you perform that demonstrate how you meet the Screen Out and Job Elements for this position (see QUALIFICATIONS). Duties not clearly described cannot be credited.
SEE QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for more resume requirements.
(4) The highest-ranked applicants who demonstrate the Screen Out and Job Elements for this position will be referred to the hiring manager following Priority Selection procedures and applicable documents will be forwarded for further review. (See Priority Selection below.)
Your description of your knowledge, skills and abilities is subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation or to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability.
PRIORITY SELECTION:
Eligible, well-qualified ICTAPapplicants will receive the first consideration if appropriate supporting documents are provided (see Career Transition Guide and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS).
Qualified Veterans' Preference eligibles will be placed ahead of others in the category for which they are ranked.
Qualified preference-eligibles who demonstrate a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be placed in the Best Qualified category.
See Required Documents for information on how to support these claims.
Required Documents
SEE INFORMATION BELOW FOR DETAILS ON WHAT YOU NEED TO SUBMIT
Resume - all applicants(SSA employees may use SSA-45)
SF-50 - recommended for all current and former federal employees
Veterans' documents - if claimed
ICTAP documents - if claimed
Military Spouse documents - if claimed
DOCUMENTS PREVIOUSLY UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS ACCOUNT MAY BE OUTDATED AND CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONSIDERATION.
If your federal pay scale is not "GS" "WG" "WL" or "WS" please provide a copy of your agency's pay scale.
RESUME -- See QUALIFICATIONS for information on what your resume must demonstrate.
Your resume must describe duties you perform that show how you meet the Screen Out and Job Elements required for this position.
Do not simply list projects on which you worked or describe experience in terms of accomplishments or achievements.
Include employer name, job title, work-schedule (full-time or number of hours per week), full start/stop dates (month/day/year) for each position and (if your position is or was federal) your federal pay scale and grade.
If you no longer hold a position, it must show an ending date.
Information copied or restated from the vacancy announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
SF-50 - recommended for all current and former federal employees.
VETERANS' DOCUMENTS - submit DD-214 / Member 4 copy showing Dates of Service and Character of Service. This information must be provided to establish veterans' preference. (*See below if still on active duty.)
For 10-point preference based on a service-connected disability, also submit completed SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference) and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.
For derived preference submit completed SF-15 and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.
*Current active-duty military claiming preference under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act -- submit certification that you will be discharged under honorable conditions within 120 days of the certification date. Your letter must be signed by or under direction of the appropriate personnel office, unit commander or higher headquarters. Certifications must be on official letterhead from appropriate military branch and must include dates of service, expected discharge date. type of discharge, character of service, rank and date when terminal leave begins. Since service after Aug 31, 2010, is generally not qualifying for preference, include any qualifying campaign or expeditionary medals you received.
ICTAP-eligibles must provide:
-- written notice of eligibility or copy of separation SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action) and
-- most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent
For more information see http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
MILITARY SPOUSES -- see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses -- submit marriage certificate and proof that your spouse is still an active-duty member of the military.
NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore please do not submit a copy of your CDL with your application. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued Commercial Driver's License and a current copy of your driving record at that time.
How to Apply
(1) Click APPLY to create a USAJobs Account or log into your existing account.
(2) Confirm that your USAJobs Biographic Information is correct.
(3) Follow prompts to complete the questionnaire and upload required documents.
(4) Click Submit My Answers at the end of the process.
(5) "View/Print My Answers" to confirm you have answered every question as intended and
(6) Print a copy of the announcement and questionnaire for your reference if you are called for an interview (optional)
READ "NEXT STEPS" FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Applications must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) September 27, 2024, and must include:
(1) responses to questionnaire
(2) uploaded resume (or SSA-45)
(3) other documents to support eligibility (SF-50, DD-214, VA Letter, RIF Letter, marriage certificate, spouse's military orders, etc), if applicable
NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore please do not submit a copy of your license with your application. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued Commercial Driver's License and a current copy of your driving record at that time.
See REQUIRED DOCUMENTS before you submit your application.
The questionnaire takes about 15 minutes. Answer all questions and follow instructions. Your score will be based on your responses. Errors or omissions may affect your overall evaluation.
We cannot accept documents submitted via email, fax, or standard mail, but you may email inquiries about the position or How to Apply PRIOR TO the closing of the announcement.
Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number. Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state: https://www.fcc.gov/general/trs-state-and-territories
Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious or Fraudulent Statements -- Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire, or your resume is subject to verification. By submitting your application, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
Next steps
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You are responsible for verifying that your application is complete, and your documents have been properly submitted.
After applications are evaluated, a Best Qualified List will be issued and you will be notified of your status (e.g., highly qualified and referred to the selecting official; qualified but not referred; or ineligible).
INTERVIEWS may or may not be conducted, but if an interview is desired, it will be scheduled by the hiring office and a representative from that office will contact you directly.
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