- Position Title
- Motor Vehicle Operator (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1611-GATE-25-12622903-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 10, 2024 to Sunday, June 8, 2025
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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.
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.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the National Park Service. The Seasonal (Motor Vehicle Operator), WG-5703-05, position NTE 1039 hours is located within Gateway National Recreation Area
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Motor Vehicle Operator, WG-5703-05 position. Read all the 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 ineligible and will not receive consideration for this position.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND TO BE INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND TO BE INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
2.
This position requires that the incumbent possess a Driver's License. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how you meet this requirement. Read all of the 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 ineligible and will not receive consideration for this position.
For task statements below select the response (A-E) from the list that best describes your knowledge and/or ability. Select only one response per statement. Ensure that your application supports all your responses.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Operate motor vehicles on improved and unimproved (gravel) roads.
4.
Operate a motor vehicle equipped with a snow plow up to 8 and 1/2 feet wide to remove snow and ice from a variety of road surfaces.
5.
Maneuver oversized vehicles and trailers within close tolerances when driving or backing over uneven ground and in narrow congested areas between buildings and other vehicles and equipment.
6.
Operate dump trucks with one-ton capacity to haul road maintenance material.
7.
Transport material and personnel to and from work sites.
8.
Determine the safest and most direct routes considering vehicle weights, clearances, road width, load limits and other route conditions.
9.
Perform operator maintenance on motor vehicles such as washing, waxing, and adding fuel, oil, and hydraulic fluid.
10.
Operate vehicles and associated equipment to load, haul, dump, spread and stockpile dirt, mud, sand, gravel, and hot mix.
11.
Operate front-end loaders with up to one-half cubic yard capacity to load dump trucks.
12.
Follow simple diagrams and drawings which illustrate work assignments.
13.
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, and guidelines in the operation of motor vehicles.
14.
Follow written policies, procedures, and instructions related to driving missions.
15.
Complete assignments within expected timeframes
16.
Keep vehicles and associated equipment in a clean and orderly state.
17.
Perform repairs such as asphalt patching, crack sealing, concrete surface repairs, or resurfacing gravel trails, roads, and parking areas.
18.
Use chainsaws, weed eaters, lawn mowers, power blowers, etc.
19.
Dig ditches, level grades and fill holes in road and trail surfaces.
20.
Properly load, arrange, and secure cargo and make judgments concerning the arrangement and security of cargo.
21.
Perform daily service inspections, ensure major repair needs are reported, and schedule repairs to motor vehicles.
22.
As previously explained, 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 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 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.