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Position Title
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR
Agency
Washington Headquarters Services
Announcement Number
ST-12761358-25-KG Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 to Monday, July 14, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current employee of the hiring agency who meets one of the categories listed below?

Civilian Employee Serving on a Permanent Competitive Service Appointment.  You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (block 24 if your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1").

Civilian Employees Serving on a Permanent Excepted Service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA).  If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current WHS-serviced Excepted Service VRA appointment (Block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2").

Civilian Employees Serving on a Temporary or TERM Appointment.  This category ONLY includes those who have a personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service.  If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s, (1) an SF-50 showing career or career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be "1").

NOTE:  If you are serviced by WHS you are not required to submit an SF-50.
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3.
  • Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
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    • Position title;
    • Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
    • Agency; and,
    • Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
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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
• your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy or has greater promotion potential than the grade level of the vacancy
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), and most recent performance appraisal showing a rating of record that is at least fully successful or equivalent.  For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/
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5. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) & National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement (PPP Disability)

I am a Military Reserve or National Guard Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity.
I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.
I understand that the positions for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation. 

NOTE 1: If you indicate 'yes' to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.

NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer. 

 
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6. You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who has permanent change of station (PCS) orders (not for training).
  • Limited to the geographic area as specified in the PCS orders. This includes the surrounding area which people reasonably can be expected to travel daily to and from work.
  • Must relocate with the service member to be eligible.
  • Must be currently located in the commuting area to be authorized preference.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference which includes:

Documents required to be submitted with Application for Military Spouse Preference Eligible:
(NOTE: DoD agencies may require additional documentation. Please refer to the announcement to ensure that all required documentation is submitted with your application. It is highly recommended that you save all these documents to your USAJOBS account in order to facilitate applying to multiple positions.)

Military Spouses with prior Federal work experience:
  • Narrative resume
  • PCS orders
  • Marriage certificate or license
  • SF-50s, if applicable (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.)
  • Documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months), if applicable
  • Signed self-certification checklist
  • Veteran's preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA letter, Statement of Service), if applicable
  • Transcripts, if applicable
Military Spouses without prior Federal work experience:
  • Narrative resume
  • PCS orders
  • Marriage certificate or license
  • Signed self-certification checklist
  • Veterans' preference documentation (e.g. DD 214, VA letter, Statement of Service), if applicable
  • Transcripts, if applicable
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7. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible:

I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade
dated within the last 2 years. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions at my retained grade, within my local commuting area.

NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the "Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate
documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.

NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted or declined a job offer for permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
 
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8. PPP DoD Mil Reserve (MR) & Nat"l Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Tech Rec Dis Retirement (PPP Disability)

I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5 U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation.

NOTE 1: If you indicate 'yes' to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG {through no fault of your own)  and that you have completed a least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.

NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer. 
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Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Motor Vehicle Operator, WG-5703-08, position with the Executive Services Directorate, Washington Headquarters Services. (limit characters)
In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which you are applying. Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your experience may result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your disqualification for this position. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes your highest level of experience as it relates to your ability to perform the duties of a Motor Vehicle Operator (Bus), WG-5703-08, position without more than normal supervision. (limit characters)
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements? (limit characters)
3. This position requires you to possess a valid U.S. State Driver's license. Do you currently possess a valid U.S. Driver's license? (limit characters)
4. This position requires you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter. Are you willing to meet the drug testing requirements? (limit characters)
5. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a State Motor Vehicle Operator License, Operator License, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger (P) endorsement and air brake endorsement along with a good driving record. The incumbent has 90 days to obtain a Commercial Driver's License from the date of entry on duty. Are you willing to meet the licensure requirement? (limit characters)
6. This position may require you to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/ or overtime. Are you willing to meet this requirement? (limit characters)
7. This position is designated Mission Essential. Mission Esential employees may be required to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations (e.g., building closure due to power outage) causing disruptions of government operations, and are required to maintain contact with their supervisor during any dismissal or closure situation unless specifically excused by their supervisor. Are you willing to work in a Mission Essential position? (limit characters)
8. This position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station (10%) for official business on military or commercial aircraft. Are you willing to meet the travel requirement? (limit characters)
9. The position requires you to pass a pre-employment physical examination, as well as subsequent mandatory physical examinations every two years within 90 days of the expiration date, scheduled through the Pentagon Motor Pool with the employer's preferred clinic. The employee will be permitted to use their own physicians if the employer is unable to schedule the appointment within 90 days of expiration.  Are you willing to meet the physical requirement? (limit characters)
For each task in the following job element, choose the statement that best describes your experience, ability and/or training regarding 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)
10. Drives Government owned vehicles including passenger cars, buses, vans and trucks up to 1.5 tons. (limit characters)
11. Completes vehicle daily maintenance checks, including fuel, oil, water, automatic transmissions, instruments, horn, brakes, and any leaks. (limit characters)
12. Maintains Government owned vehicles including passenger cars, buses, vans and trucks up to 1.5 tons. (limit characters)
13. Performs preventive maintenance tasks before operating vehicles. (limit characters)
14. Ensures that all required accident forms, bridge tickets, and manuals arc maintained in the vehicle. (limit characters)
15. Perform routine maintenance on equipment to determine needed maintenance. (limit characters)
For each task in the following job element, choose the statement that best describes your experience, ability and/or training regarding Ability to Drive Safely (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)
16. Obeys traffic laws and safety regulations when operating government vehicles. (limit characters)
17. Transports passengers and cargo safely between various destinations. (limit characters)
18. Selects alternate routes to avoid heavy traffic or other traffic delays. (limit characters)
19. Properly loads and unloads vehicles so as not to injure passengers or damage cargo. (limit characters)
20. Effectively relates with tact, concern and compassion with dealing with passengers. (limit characters)
21. Applies skill and knowledge to make difficult judgments concerning overhead and side clearances, the turning radius, breaking distance, and distance to be maintained from other vehicles. (limit characters)
22. Determines which routes to take because of the size and weight of the vehicle and the laws restricting the use of some roads by such vehicles. (limit characters)
For each task in the following job element, choose the statement that best describes your experience and/or 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)
23. Reads and interprets road maps to determine the shortest and quickest route to and from a destination. (limit characters)
24. Comply with safety standards, policies, or procedures to maintain a clean work area. (limit characters)
25. Follows any specific instruction that is received from the motor pool supervisor and receives the vehicle report from the dispatcher with the scheduled route. (limit characters)
26. Receives the Motor Equipment Utilization Record and verifies information such as authorization signature and correct vehicle registration number. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
27. INTEGRITY STATEMENT

Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that: 1) you understand this warning; 2) you have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) you have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?
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