Motor Vehicle Operator

• Operate passenger bus with rated capacity of 21 passengers and above, on scheduled and special long and short trips.
• Assure maximum capacity regulation is observed and only authorized personnel transported.
• Maintain control of the vehicle and equipment during medical events ensuring the comfort and safety of medical staff and patients.
• Observe time schedules and follows prescribed routes.
• Complete trip tickets and fill out accident reports when applicable in compliance with established polices.
• Report any misbehavior of passengers.
• Load and unload the vehicle and may at times require help from other workers.
• Ensure that the vehicle is not overloaded, and that the cargo is properly protected and secured.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Tuberculosis (TB): This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required.
• Motor Vehicle Operators are required to have a valid state driver's license with a minimum Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsements for Air Brakes and carrying of up to 44 passengers.
• Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
• This position is subject to pre-employment Drug Testing and random testing thereafter.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the Experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

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Minimum Qualifications: Ability to do the work of a(n) Motor Vehicle Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

I have the ability to perform normal duties such as: Driver's maintenance in accordance with established regulations and loading and unloading of passengers; Completes vehicle utilization records and driver's accident report when necessary; Works under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress; Reviews completion to make sure they are properly performed.

• Physical Effort: Drivers at this grade level exert physical efforts in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls in operating, turning, backing, and controlling vehicles which carry heavier loads or larger numbers of people than vehicles at the grade 6 level. Also assist medical personnel with the loading and unloading of patients as necessary. They exert moderate physical effort with frequent handling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and the occasional handling of heavier objects while loading cargo with the assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment.
• Working Conditions: Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather in a controlled traffic environment throughout a government installation or city and federal highways. Drivers are exposed to dirt and fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading the vehicle.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Advanced In Hire MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.