USA Staffing

Position Title: Motor Vehicle Operator
Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number: CARZ-10346498-19-DSB Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 to Tuesday, November 13, 2018

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
your grade at the time of displacement is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and your current performance appraisal that shows a rating of at least fully successful (Level III) or equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs?

If yes, confirm:

you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
your grade at the time of displacement equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and and your current performance appraisal that shows a rating of at least fully successful (Level III) or equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.

A. Yes

B. No

Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.

1. Choose the letter below that describes your highest level of experience and/or training to perform the duties of a Boiler Plant Operator without more than normal supervision (SCREEN-OUT).

A. I have demonstrated superior ability to independently do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. This experience includes operating vehicles with an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of up to 37,000 pounds; reads and analyzes data on special gages to ensure proper engine operation, gear selection and air pressure requirements for air-brake systems; conducts extensive vehicle pre-trip inspections on vehicles; performs routine vehicle preventative maintenance checks and services; operates various types and classes of motor vehicles including buses, trucks, lift trucks, box trucks with lifts, passenger vans, patient transport vehicles, cargo vans, towing, wheelchair buses, and passenger shuttles busses; transports patients, wheelchairs, visitors, specimens, prescriptions, medications, prosthetic equipment, supplies, laundry and other materials essential to patient care. I possess a CDL class B/w passenger endorsement state driver’s license. I can perform these duties independently without supervision.

B. I have demonstrated the expert ability to perform the full range of duties required do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. This experience includes operating vehicles with an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of up to 37,000 pounds; reads and analyzes data on special gages to ensure proper engine operation, gear selection and air pressure requirements for air-brake systems; conducts extensive vehicle pre-trip inspections on vehicles; performs routine vehicle preventative maintenance checks and services; operates various types and classes of motor vehicles including buses, trucks, lift trucks, box trucks with lifts, passenger vans, patient transport vehicles, cargo vans, towing, wheelchair buses, and passenger shuttles busses; transports patients, wheelchairs, visitors, specimens, prescriptions, medications, prosthetic equipment, supplies, laundry and other materials essential to patient care. I possess a CDL class B/w passenger endorsement state driver’s license. I can perform these duties with minimal supervision.

C. I have demonstrated the average ability to perform the full range of duties to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. This experience includes operating vehicles with an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of up to 37,000 pounds; reads and analyzes data on special gages to ensure proper engine operation, gear selection and air pressure requirements for air-brake systems; conducts extensive vehicle pre-trip inspections on vehicles; performs routine vehicle preventative maintenance checks and services; operates various types and classes of motor vehicles including buses, trucks, lift trucks, box trucks with lifts, passenger vans, patient transport vehicles, cargo vans, towing, wheelchair buses, and passenger shuttles busses; transports patients, wheelchairs, visitors, specimens, prescriptions, medications, prosthetic equipment, supplies, laundry and other materials essential to patient care. I possess a CDL class B/w passenger endorsement state driver’s license. I can perform the duties of this position under normal supervision.

D. I do not have the ability to perform the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator without normal supervision.

2. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration.
I possess a Valid US State Class B with passenger "P" endorsement Commercial Driver's License (CDL). NOTE: You must provide a copy with your application package to receive credit.

A. Yes

B. No

For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

3. Apply experience using patience, consideration and good judgment while transporting patients.

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.