Summary
This position is A Developmental Transportation Operations Specialist (Motor) using a basic foundation of transportation knowledge to independently perform routine administrative and analytical work of the organization.
Location of position: General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Office of Fleet Management (QMD) in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Duties
This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. If you are selected for this position you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 45 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.
This position is a developmental position duties will progress as throughout the grade levels.
Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:
GS 09:
- Receives, prepares for assignment, and assigns or delivers new replacement vehicles to assigned customer activity locations. Coordinates a vehicle rotation program by reviewing utilization patterns to achieve maximum efficiency and economy of fleet operations. With guidance participates in the initiation of vehicle procurement action on replacement and additional vehicles based on established replacement standards and consultation with using agencies.
- Ensures GSA Fleet new replacement vehicles are received, prepared for assignment, and assigned or delivered to customer locations under close guidance from higher graded specialist. Under guidance and through marshaling protocols, ensures GSA Fleet vehicles are prepared for transport to auction facilities or for reissue.
- Assists in determining vehicle repair and maintenance needs and provides initial recommendations to restore vehicles to good operating condition. Upon request and in support of senior specialist, inspects and evaluates major repairs, accident damage, high repair estimates, or complaints concerning quality and timeliness of vendors.
GS 11:
- Evaluates both governmental and commercial partners’ compliance with regulatory, legislative and GSA Fleet policy requirements and guidance.
- Reviews, measures, and recommends improvements in practices and procedures relating to customer service, cost control, and utilization of vehicles and other resources. Analyzes program areas to identify weaknesses or opportunities for improvement.
- Receives, prepares for assignment, and assigns or delivers new replacement vehicles to customer locations. Provides maintenance and repair services, including body and mechanical repair, glass replacement, towing and emergency roadside services.
- Assists in evaluating operations to identify maintenance trends and cost reduction opportunities; addresses customer complaints and operational issues; and identifies issues with regulatory, legislative and internal policy requirements and guidance. Inspects and evaluates major repairs, accident damage, high repair estimates, or complaints concerning quality and timeliness of vendors.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
- Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
- Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
- Must have Valid State Drivers License
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
- Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
- Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
- Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
- Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, provide:
- the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
- number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-09 salary range starts at $62,517 per year; the GS-11 salary range starts at $75,640 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
The salary shown in this announcement includes locality pay. Salary will be determined once the selectee's duty location has been established. To view current locality rates, visit - 2024 Pay Table
To qualify at the GS-09, you must possess one of the following:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or higher the federal service.
Specialized experience is experience performing routine assignments pertaining to a fleet of government-owned or commercial motor vehicles. This experience must have included:
- inputting and/or maintaining data on fleet vehicles in an automated system;
- answering routine inquiries and providing assistance to fleet customers/clients;
- assisting with identifying customers vehicle requirements;
- researching and/or analyzing fleet operations reports.
OR
A Master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree OR have completed two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, with a major in accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, nautical science, or other fields related to the position.
OR
Combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position.
To qualify for the GS-11 you must possess one of the following:
One year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or higher in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience assisting in managing, purchasing, operating, and/or maintaining a fleet of government-owned or commercial motor vehicles. This experience must have included:
- maintaining data on fleet vehicles in an automated system;
- answering inquiries from and providing assistance to fleet customers/clients;
- identifying customers' vehicle requirements;
- researching and/or analyzing fleet operations.
OR
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or have successfully completed 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Your major study must be in one of the following areas: accounting, business administration, commerce, economics, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.
OR
Combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
You will have access to many benefits including:
- Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
- Life insurance coverage with several options
- Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
- Flexible work schedules and telework
- Transit and child care subsidies
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term care insurance
- Training and development
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.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
GS-09:
- Knowledge of a limited range of Fleet Management policies, principles, procedures, and practices.
- Analytic, and evaluative abilities and skills necessary to apply various methods and techniques to identify supportable conclusions, and sound decisions.
- Knowledge of GSA Fleet’s major initiatives and issues, work processes, and administrative operations to recommend potential areas of process improvement.
- Communication skills and abilities necessary to present recommendations and/or changes based on those supportable conclusions and sound decisions.
GS-11:
- Knowledge of a wide range of Fleet Management policies, principles, procedures and practices to accomplish the FMC’s goals and objectives related to the GSA Fleet program mission.
- Knowledge of analytic and evaluative methods, abilities and skills necessary to apply various methods and techniques to identify supportable conclusions, and sound decisions.
- Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with automotive repair vendors, industry suppliers, customer agencies, and other Fleet Management Center and agency staff.
- Ability to function independently and effectively in stressful or controversial situations while retaining sound reasoning, independent judgment.
Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges:
- Best Qualified = Candidates scoring between 95 - 100
- Well Qualified = Candidates scoring between 85 - 94 (Well Qualified for CTAP/ICTAP)
- Qualified = Candidates scoring between 70 - 84
We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.
Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Required Documents
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.
(b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
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
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
- Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
- Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
- Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
- Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
- ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
- REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
- SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
- FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
- FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
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