Motor Vehicle Operator (Bus Driver) - Community Recreation, PMRF Job in Kauai Island, HI

Vacancy No. 25416 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $25.57 to $28.63 Grade 7 to 7
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 8/1/2025 Close Date 8/29/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Kauai Island, HI


Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Community Programs (N922) Branch; Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Recreational Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services (N94); Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Barking Sands, HI (Kauai).

* MUST RESIDE ON THE ISLAND OF KAUA'I *

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factor.

Duties

Summary of Duties Include, but are not limited to:

  • Operates one of more motor vehicles including platform trucks, van trucks, fuel trucks, dump trucks, and trash removal trucks which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 26,000 lbs. and up to 32,000 lbs.
  • May operate passenger busses regardless of GVW
    • Vehicles are usually equipped with air brakes
  • Vehicles are driven on the basis of either specific trip assignments or regularly established schedules over public roads at highway speeds throughout rural or urban areas over Federal, State and County roads and city streets in all traffic conditions such as rough terrain, in close quarters and in heavy traffic
  • Adheres to all state, local, and installation traffic laws and ordinances
  • May operate vehicles equipped with a power takeoff device for transferring engine power to special-purpose accessory equipment, such as winches, power lifts, plows, spreaders, and read-end compactors
  • Ensure cargo is protected from weather and is properly distributed and secure to prevent damage or loss during transit
  • Performs operator maintenance on all vehicles operated
  • Compiles with applicable safety requirements
  • Checks material loaded or delivered against various documents for accountability
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and pass
  • Must sign up for direct deposit
  • Must be willing to accept a flexible schedule
  • Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain applicable state and/or government driver's license
  • Must submit state and/or government driver's license with application package.
  • Must possess Passenger (P) Endorsement on a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Qualifications

Skills and Knowledge:
  • Skill in operating vehicles that are high, wide, long, heavy, and equipped with air brakes
  • Knowledge to make difficult judgements concerning loading and arranging cargo, overhead and side clearances, turning radius, braking distance to be maintained from other vehicles
  • Knowledge to select legal routes
  • Ability to back up using side mirrors and hand signals from spotters
  • Skills in selecting alternate routes to avoid heavy traffic or other delaying conditions
  • Ability to read a map and reach unfamiliar locations
  • Ability to operated power takeoff devices
  • Posses or be able to obtain applicable state and/or government driver's license
Responsibilities:
  • Receive instruction from supervisor on the type of vehicle to be operated, destination, cargo or passengers to be transported, purpose of trip, deadlines to be met, and any special information
  • Driving proficiency is assessed in terms of safe and expeditious completion of assigned jobs
  • Responsible for selecting routes and obeying traffic laws and safety regulations
  • May personally load or be responsible for overseeing loading and unloading of bulky, cumbersome cargo
Physical Effort and Working Conditions:
  • Heavy physical effort is required to maneuver long and heavy vehicles, especially when backing up
  • May frequently lift merchandise, supplies, or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
  • Operates vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information


Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

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.

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.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements.

Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Using the qualifications of the positions, a predetermined Ranking and Rating Criteria of knowledge, skills and abilities will be used for each application. Applicants who do not meet the qualifications required will not be interviewed and interviews may be limited to best qualified applicants.

Management reserves the right to consider and make additional hiring selections, for this specific position, from the certified list of eligible candidates within 90 days of the closing date of this job announcement.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume
  • Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s)
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/29/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12777203

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

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For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Agency contact information

Navy Region Hawaii NAF HRO
Address
PMRF Barking Sands
620 Main Street
Honolulu, HI 96818
US

Next steps


Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.


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