- Position Title
- PPW - Motor Vehicle Operator - Messenger
- Agency
- Government Publishing Office
- Announcement Number
- 23-11849751-DE-RLD Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, February 28, 2023 to Tuesday, March 14, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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This position is open to All U.S. Citizens (Competitive). When a job opportunity announcement is open to "All U.S. Citizens", it means that anyone with U.S. Citizenship may apply. Job seekers may use the Self-Check through E-Verify https://www.uscis.gov to verify citizenship, if available in their state of residence.
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Preferences
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
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Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying?
2.
- If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known.
- If you did not answer yes to the previous questions, please state not applicable (N/A) in the text box.
3.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
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If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
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This position requires you to successfully pass pre-employment prior to appointment. Are you willing undergo the pre-employment process prior to appointment?
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This position requires that the applicant submit to a Background Investigation for Suitability. Are you willing to submit to a Background Investigation for Suitability?
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Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
Assessment 1
This position is located in the Office of the Official Journals of Government, Office of the Managing Director, Congressional Publishing. As a Printing Plant Worker (PPW), Motor Vehicle Operator, Messenger the incumbent has responsibility of driving light delivery vehicles and loading and unloading materials. Deliveries are made but not limited to Congress and Executive Branch agencies throughout the Federal Government. ***The incumbent must maintain a valid State and GPO issued Driver's license at all times.*** Please Note: Your resume MUST clearly identify the dates that support this experience (month/year); as well as the number of hours per week for each position.
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Incumbent is required to operate government-owned or leased motor vehicles, in the performance of duties; therefore, a valid State Driver's license is required. Applicants must submit a copy of their valid Driver's license issued by a U.S. city or state to be considered for this position.
Have you submitted a copy of your valid driver's license issued by a U.S. city or state? Screen-out
Have you submitted a copy of your valid driver's license issued by a U.S. city or state? Screen-out
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Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
Applicants must meet SCREEN OUT/JOB ELEMENT: Ability to do the work of a PPW Motor Vehicle Operator, Messenger without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) to be considered eligible for the position. These duties include driving delivery vehicles, and handling weights and loads in order to lift and move delivery items, and maintaining deliveries or other records. Applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties typically required of this position.
Do you have experience: 1) driving delivery vehicles, and 2) handling weights and loads in order to lift and move delivery items, and 3) maintain deliveries or other records.
From the description below, select ONE response that best demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of a Printing Plant Worker - Motor Vehicle Operator, Messenger based on your current level of experience. Please Note: The documentation in your application package MUST clearly identify the dates that support this experience (month/year) as well as the number of hours per week.
Applicants must meet SCREEN OUT/JOB ELEMENT: Ability to do the work of a PPW Motor Vehicle Operator, Messenger without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) to be considered eligible for the position. These duties include driving delivery vehicles, and handling weights and loads in order to lift and move delivery items, and maintaining deliveries or other records. Applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties typically required of this position.
Do you have experience: 1) driving delivery vehicles, and 2) handling weights and loads in order to lift and move delivery items, and 3) maintain deliveries or other records.
From the description below, select ONE response that best demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of a Printing Plant Worker - Motor Vehicle Operator, Messenger based on your current level of experience. Please Note: The documentation in your application package MUST clearly identify the dates that support this experience (month/year) as well as the number of hours per week.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement 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.
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Independently operate delivery vehicles in order to deliver materials to multiple various locations.
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Lift, carry, and handle loads up to 80 pounds.
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Follow safety guidelines when lifting and turning repeatedly in order to move materials to and from delivery vehicles.
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Use hand truck to move materials.
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Determine manner and sequence of loading to achieve balance and protection for fragile items.
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Secure loads properly for transport.
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Obtain signatures of route personnel to document receipt of materials.
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Independently operate delivery vehicles in various adverse weather conditions.
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Independently operate delivery vehicles in various traffic conditions.
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Adhere to safe driving procedures and precautions while driving delivery vehicles in various adverse weather and traffic conditions.
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Use safe driving procedures and precautions necessary in order to avoid injury to self and others while driving delivery vehicles.
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Read maps to determine shortest and safest route.
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Inspect vehicles before driving to ensure the vehicle is in proper working condition.
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Perform operator maintenance services (i.e. checking fuel, oil, and other fluid levels, putting air in vehicle tires, etc.)
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Report delivery vehicle problems and malfunctions to supervisor.
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Clean the interior of delivery vehicles.
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Clean the exterior of delivery vehicles.
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Complete assigned tasks according to written and oral instructions.
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Maintain courteous relationships with internal and external customers.
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Check transported materials to verify information against invoices.