MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR (DISPATCHER/TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT)

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Job description

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR (DISPATCHER/TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT), WG-5703-08, is to operate, dispatch, and document utilization of a variety of gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles. Duty Title: Bus, Tractor Trailer Driver/Dispatcher Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/31/2024 to 11/06/2024 Salary $29.05 - $33.85 per hour This a high cost of living area, pay includes locality. Pay scale & grade WG 8 Help Location FEW vacancies in the following location: Edwards AFB, CA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Multiple Schedules Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 5703 Motor Vehicle Operating Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number AFMC-94-6Z-MGB Control number Help This job is open to Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. Federal employees - Excepted service Current excepted service federal employees. Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Veterans Individuals with disabilities Military spouses Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas. Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency. Clarification from the agency Eligible NAF employees are considered under Hiring Path - "Federal employees-Excepted service" Videos Help Duties Drive one or more types of passenger buses which carry 16 or more passengers. Drive one or more types of medium trucks and passenger vehicles. Drive tractor trailers and/or other vehicles typically having a GVW or more than 32,000 pounds. Perform a variety of duties associated with the day-to-day management of assigned vehicles. Dispatch and/or schedule vehicles (general and special purpose) used for the transportation of passengers, equipment, or supplies. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position. Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization. This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays Disclosure of Political Appointments This position may require travel. Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period. An appropriate, valid driver's state license to include commercial driver's license for tractor trailer and bus with passenger endorsement is required for the position. Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth. May be required to operate a forklift or drive other types of motor vehicles (such as tractor-trailer) on a nonrecurring or incidental basis. May be required to participate in base contingency exercises. 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 the WG-5700 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. 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: Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Reliability and Dependability as a Motor Vehicle Operator (Dispatcher/Transportation Assistant) 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical effort is moderate. Work requires reaching, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Associated duties require stooping, bending, and climbing. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 40 pounds and heavier objects with assistance. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of traffic and weather primarily on the installation. Drivers are exposed to dirt, fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents when loading and unloading the vehicle. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information A BOLD SPIRIT. A PROUD HISTORY. Ad Inexplorata. It means "Toward The Unexplored." This motto defines the very spirit and history of Edwards Air Force Base, CA. It is where Capt. "Chuck" Yeager became the first human to break the sound barrier, where tomorrow's ambitious aviation breakthroughs continue to become reality and where talented civilian professionals experience truly unique careers. Why work at Edwards AFB? Visit the following link to learn more about the Air Force Test Center mission. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Read more Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee . click apply for full job details

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