- Position Title
- Motor Vehicle Operator
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CARZ-12715317-25-BWS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 19, 2025 to Wednesday, March 26, 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 education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have a current valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)? We cannot accept photographs. Therefore, please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide your driver's license for verification of required endorsements.
2.
Do you have Passenger (P) Endorsement on your CDL?
3.
(SCREEN OUT) Do you have the ability to perform the duties of a motor vehicle operator without more than normal supervision? This ability would be demonstrated by experience that required a thorough understanding of and following all regulations and laws governing the operation of various types of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles to haul cargo and equipment, and transport passengers; and operating a variety of vehicles to include passenger buses and trucks. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER WITH DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF WORK PERFORMED.
For each task of 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.
4.
Operating one or more vehicles including fuel trucks, buses, and cargo vans.
5.
Operating the doors to allow passengers to enter and leave the vehicle.
6.
Preparing trip tickets, maintenance service records, and reports of accidents.
7.
Using air brakes and gear shifting controls when going down steep grades and carrying heavy loads.
8.
Drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes without unauthorized stops.
9.
Tracks the status/progress of work, reporting unresolvable problems or backlogs to supervisor.
10.
Enforces passenger seatbelt use.
11.
Monitors vehicle maintenance needs of assigned vehicle.
12.
Provides friendly, polite, and courteous service.
13.
Lifts and/or assists with wheelchairs and helps passengers with limited mobility.
14.
Comprehends laws and traffic regulations.
15.
Reading installed and/or road maps and judging road/traffic conditions to determine shortest and safest route.
16.
Utilizes safety techniques and principles when loading and unloading heavy cargo.
17.
Considers clearances of underpasses, weight limitations, alternate bypass routes, etc. when driving large cargo carrying trucks.
18.
Safely loads, secures, and unloads passengers, their belongings, and any durable medical equipment.
19.
Provides non-emergent, safe transportation of eligible passengers and cargo.
20.
Selects alternate routes to avoid heavy traffic.
21.
Adheres to federal, state, and local traffic rules and regulations.
22.
Transporting passengers from recreation activities and clinic visits.
23.
Safely loads and unloads cargo and personnel ranging from small passenger vehicles to large commercial trucks and vans.
24.
Working independently.
25.
Deals effectively with people of all age groups.