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Position Title
Motor Vehicle Operator
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PWR 1548 SR-24-12491240-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, August 1, 2024 to Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
3. As part of the official duties of this position, the incumbent is required to operate a Government vehicle. As such, applicants are required to have a valid State-issued Driver's License prior to the closing date of the job announcement.

Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.

Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
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A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses.  Once you have submitted your application, items that are left blank will not receive credit.
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Ability to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator WG-5703-06 without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) (limit characters)
1. Ability to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. Select the response that best describes your level of experience in performance as a Motor Vehicle Operator WG-5703-06. YOU MUST DOCUMENT THESE SKILLS IN YOUR RESUME. YOUR RESPONSES MUST BE SUPPORTED BY YOUR RESUME. You may need to provide detailed explanations of how your past work experience or education is related to these tasks.
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For the task statements below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The task statements were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. (limit characters)
Operation of Motor Vehicles (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. Operate gasoline, diesel, or electrical-powered motor vehicles.
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3. Operate motor vehicles of a gross weight up to 26,000 pounds to transport material to and from worksites.
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4. Drive dump and heavy trucks of a gross weight up to 26,000 pounds over rough ground.
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Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Inspect vehicle prior to driving, checking for external and internal damage, worn tires, adequate fuel supply, etc.
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6. Service a wide variety of automotive, heavy mobile, engineering, construction, and diesel- powered support equipment.
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7. Maintain work areas, including vehicle cabs in a clean and orderly condition meeting standards and requirements.
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Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Follow verbal instructions from supervisor.
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9. Follow written instructions, maintenance standards and standard operating procedures to perform tasks.
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10. Interpret supervisor's instructions for other crew members.
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11. Follow manufacturer's instructions for use of heavy equipment, power tools, trucks and vehicles and follow all written safety requirements.
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Ability to Drive Safely (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Inspect equipment, vehicles, and tools on a regular, recurring basis to assure safe working conditions.
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13. Maneuver larger and longer vehicles while turning and backing the vehicle while in tight or restrictive areas.
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Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Perform duties such as but not limited to general labor for road maintenance operations have experience in manual labor tasks, such as, cleaning drainage ditches and working roads and trails in connection with raking and graveling.
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15. Use hand and power tools associated with heavy equipment and heavy truck maintenance and repairs such as air actuated equipment, hydraulic jacks, welders, grease guns, wrenches, and other tools common to equipment maintenance.
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16. Use hand and power tools associated with road and trail maintenance and repair activities repairs such as plate and foot compactors, chain saws, metal cutting saws, pumps, generators, crack seal pots, chains and chain binders, shovels, rakes.
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Reliability and Dependability as a Motor Vehicle Operator (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Use proper, safe, and most efficient methods of loading and unloading.
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18. Use most appropriate vehicle based on the trip assignment and road being travelled on.
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19. Check to make sure cargo is secured to prevent shifting or falling while in transit and minimize the possibility of the vehicle swaying.
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20. Drive various types of trucks with trailers in fog, heavy rain, snow, heavy dust and other low visibility weather conditions.
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