- Position Title
- Motor Vehicle Operator
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CARZ-12706177-25-EAE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, March 7, 2025 to Friday, March 14, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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 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,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
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.
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.
4.
Are you an active duty service member expected to be discharged or released under honorable conditions within the next 120 days who will be eligible for Veterans' preference? You may eligible to apply through the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act based on tentative preference.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- 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
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience and/or training that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Selective Placement Factor (SPF) - Screen-out: DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT- Do you have a valid Commercial Driver's License (Class B) with passenger and air-brakes endorsement? Note: We cannot accept photographs, therefore please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is conducted, this requirement of your current and valid state-issued driver's license will be verified at that time.
Select the appropriate response below based on your experience and/or training to perform as a Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision (SCREEN-OUT)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A MOTOR VEHICLE OPEATOR WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. (SCREEN OUT ELEMENT) I have the ability to independently perform tasks common to motor vehicle operation as a professional driver with not more than normal supervision; operating several types and classes of motor vehicles including buses, trucks, lift trucks, box trucks with lifts, passenger vans, patient transport vehicles, cargo vans, towing, wheelchair buses, passenger shuttle buses, combination vehicles with weights which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds and up to 37,000 pounds; performs routine preventive maintenance checks, washing, cleaning and service of all vehicles. I have operated various types of motor vehicles such as in; transports patients, wheelchairs, station visitors, specimens, prescriptions, medications, prosthetic equipment, supplies, laundry, and other items and materials essential to patient care; inspected vehicles before operating them to ensure that they are clean and in safe operating condition; I have operated wheeled vehicles, wheel-mounted tractors; or engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or crawler-type traction; I have driven vehicles in restricted traffic environments on government installations, over public roads and highways, or under cross-country conditions; I am capable of determining the best route to take depending upon the size and weight of the vehicle. I am able to read and interpret road maps. I have operated vehicles through a variety of road, traffic, and weather conditions. (This experience must be documented on your resume.)
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below 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.
3.
Operates motor vehicles including light duty trucks, stake trucks, towing of trailers, cargo vans, passenger vans, passenger shuttle buses.
4.
Operates gasoline, diesel, or electrical powered wheeled vehicles to transport personnel, patients, supplies, equipment, materials, etc.
5.
Follows a regular established schedule and routes on a specific trip.
6.
Applies information in maintenance and repair manuals when performing preventative maintenance on vehicles.
7.
Reads and interprets maps.
8.
Completes trip tickets, preventative maintenance records, etc.
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Operates motor vehicles in a safe, efficient manner.
10.
Complies with all local, state, and government driver laws and regulations.
11.
Completes trip tickets, preventative maintenance records, etc.
12.
Maintains all records and a filing system for information relevant to the general operations of the motor vehicle activities and maintenance requirements.
13.
Manages information security within areas of responsibility to assure that computer system security and confidentiality of sensitive information is maintained.
14.
Completes assignments independently within established time frames/printed schedules.
Veteran's Preference Documentation Reminder - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information each job listed: 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) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. 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.