- Position Title
- Motor Vehicle Operator
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- AK-1537-DENA-23-12113387-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 5, 2023 to Friday, October 6, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
- 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 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.
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:
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.
- 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Select the specialties you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one specialty.
4.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License WG-07 (Screen-out)
1.
This position at the WG-07 level requires a current, valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsements, no air brake restrictions, a current medical examiner's certificate, and no pending disqualifying offenses. From the descriptions below, select the response that pertains to you. If you do not meet this requirement, you will be considered ineligible for the WG-07 position and will not receive consideration for this position. You MUST provide copies of the required documents when you apply, or you will be rated ineligible. Do NOT submit photographs or you may be considered ineligible.
Class A Commercial Driver's License WG-08 (Screen-out)
2.
This position at the WG-08 level requires a current, valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsements, no air brake restrictions, a current medical examiner's certificate, and no pending disqualifying offenses. From the descriptions below, select the response that pertains to you. If you do not meet this requirement, you will be considered ineligible for the WG-08 position and will not receive consideration for this position. You MUST provide copies of the required documents when you apply, or you will be rated ineligible. Do NOT submit photographs or you may be considered ineligible.
Ability to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator, WG-5703-07 without more than normal supervision. (Screen-out)
3.
From the descriptions below, please choose the best response to describe your ability to perform the duties of a Motor Vehicle Operator, WG-5703-07 without more than normal supervision. You must document your experience in your resume.
Ability to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator, WG-5703-08 without more than normal supervision. (Screen-out)
4.
From the descriptions below, please choose the best response to describe your ability to perform the duties of a Motor Vehicle Operator, WG-5703-08 without more than normal supervision. You must document your experience in your resume.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Maneuver motor vehicles including platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks, dump trucks, specialty pumping equipment and/or trash removal trucks, weighing up to 32,000 pounds when driving and backing up over rough terrain and in narrow or congested areas between buildings and other vehicles.
6.
Attach trailers to heavy trucks and/or tractor trucks.
7.
Load and secure loads on trailers.
8.
Back up heavy trucks and/or truck/trailer combinations uphill, downhill and in difficult terrain situations.
9.
Operate heavy trucks and/or trailers in snow, ice or in slick mud.
10.
Operate heavy trucks and/or trailers in fog, heavy rain, heavy dust, and other low visibility weather conditions.
11.
Operate heavy equipment such as front-end loader in self-loading assigned dump truck.
12.
Operate heavy trucks and vehicles with manual transmissions, dual transmissions and/or multiple gear boxes.
13.
Operate loaded straight-in-line heavy trucks up to 50,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
14.
Operate tractor/trailer combination heavy trucks exceeding 50,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
15.
Maneuver heavy straight-in-line trucks or tractor/trailer combination heavy trucks weighing up to 52,000 pounds when driving and backing up over rough terrain and in narrow or congested areas between buildings and other vehicles.
16.
Operate heavy trucks and trailers exceeding 50,000 pounds on narrow dirt and gravel one lane roads with soft road edges, intermittent pullouts, and two-way traffic.
17.
Operate straight-in-line trucks or truck and trailer combination tank vehicles hauling liquids.
18.
Operate heavy trucks and trailers up to 52,000 pounds on mountainous passes adjacent to unprotected cliffs and long, exposed drop-offs.
19.
Operate Bottom/Belly dump trailers to spread gravel.
20.
Perform comprehensive pre-start inspections on vehicles, heavy trucks, tractors/trailers and/or equipment including but not limited to formal airbrake checks.
21.
Perform maintenance such as but not limited to greasing, adding fluids, changing, and determining unsafe operating conditions on heavy trucks and/or tractors/trailers.
22.
Keep work area, including trucks, equipment, and vehicle cabs, in a clean and orderly condition meeting standards and requirements.
23.
Adapt work plans to changing conditions; i.e., weather, crew strength, unexpected problems with tools or projects or other unforeseen circumstances.
24.
Plan and assemble tools, materials, and equipment necessary for work occurring in remote environments away from base of operations.
25.
Follow verbal instructions from supervisor.
26.
Provide oral instructions to other employees.
27.
Follow written instructions to perform tasks.
28.
Follow manufacturer's instructions for use of power tools, vehicles, and equipment.
29.
Follow safety manuals on operation of tools and equipment.
30.
Follow blueprints, specifications, and diagrams associated with road maintenance and construction.
31.
Follow all safety work practices in performing motor vehicle operator duties.
32.
Operate vehicles and equipment safely, recognizing limits of operation for equipment or vehicle operated. (Please expand on your safety record, accident history, and any moving violations in your application or resume.)
33.
Operate heavy straight-in-line truck/trailer and tractor/trailer combinations in rain, snow, fog, and on snowy/icy roads with 16% vertical grade, and an outward sloping sidehill grade up to 6% adjacent to exposed drop-offs from 30 to 500 feet.
34.
Use proper techniques to lift and carry heavy objects.
35.
Take action to eliminate safety hazards.
36.
Inspect equipment, vehicles, and tools on a regular, recurring basis to ensure safe working conditions.
37.
Assess and analyze work sites for safety issues and design methods to mitigate them.
38.
Use hand and power tools associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs such as air actuated equipment, hydraulic jacks, grease guns, wrenches, and other tools common to vehicle maintenance.
39.
Use hand and power tools associated with maintenance and repair activities such as plate and foot compactors, chain saws, metal cutting saws, pumps, generators, crack seal pots, chains and chain binders, shovels, and rakes.
40.
Attach slings or chains and prepare unwieldy loads for safe lifting and placing.
41.
Render continuous and dependable service in situations relevant to the kind of work being done.
42.
Demonstrate reliability and dependability as lone employee responsible for providing critical and essential services.
43.
Adjust work priorities for maximum efficiency and effect.
Verification Statement
44.
Your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency.
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.
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.