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Position Title
Motor Vehicle Operator
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NE-1611-ACAD-23-11822793-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 to Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
(limit characters)
3. 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; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
(limit characters)
4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below (A through D), select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Motor Vehicle Operator WG-5703-08 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Recognizing hazardous conditions and taking appropriate action. (limit characters)
3. Operate vehicles with GVW up to 35,000 pounds and air brakes. (limit characters)
4. Operate special purpose vehicles equipped with a power take off with lever, buttons or pedals to control the equipment. (limit characters)
5. Determining safest and shortest route to destinations. (limit characters)
6. Maintaining and repairing trucks. (limit characters)
7. Performance of preventive maintenance inspections before, during and after operations. (limit characters)
8. Operate a garbage packer with hydraulic rear loader. (limit characters)
9. Maintenance and repair of hydraulic packer. (limit characters)
10. Understanding and applying motor vehicle equipment operating materials. (limit characters)
11. Follow written instructions pertaining to maintenance standards and standard operating procedures to perform tasks. (limit characters)
12. Follow oral instructions pertaining to maintenance standards. (limit characters)
13. Knowledge of safety rules and regulations. (limit characters)
14. Use of personal protective equipment such as safety boots, glasses, hearing protection, respiratory protection, safety vests, etc. (limit characters)
15. Attends safety meetings and gives input on safety issues. (limit characters)
16. Shows up to work on time. (limit characters)
17. Does the route assigned in a safe and timely manner. (limit characters)
18. Operate one ton truck with self-contained vacuum pump unit and lift gate to place and service chemical portable toilets throughout the park. (limit characters)
19. Maintenance and repair of other equipment. (limit characters)
20. Preparing and painting buildings (limit characters)
21. Scraping and painting dumpsters and animal proof trash containers. (limit characters)
22. Assisting with maintenance and repair of equipment. (limit characters)
23. Keep vehicles and work spaces clean and neat from excess debris. (limit characters)
24. Operating small equipment and hand tools such as chain saws, chipper, brush cutter, shovels and rakes. (limit characters)
25. Knowledge of braking distances. (limit characters)
26. Knowledge of safe practices applicable to the occupation, tools and specific job circumstances and surroundings. (limit characters)
27. Starting, stopping, breaking and driving vehicles on roadway, narrow streets and campgrounds. (limit characters)
28. Judging overhead and side clearances to meet height, width, turning radius, length and weight of the vehicle. (limit characters)
29. Turning safely in enclosed and congested areas. (limit characters)
30. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. (limit characters)