About the Position: This position is located at Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Duties

Operate passenger bus with rated capacity of 21 passengers and above, on scheduled and special long and short trips. Assure maximum capacity regulation is observed and only authorized personnel transported. Maintain control of the vehicle and equipment during medical events ensuring the comfort and safety of medical staff and patients. Observe time schedules and follows prescribed routes. Complete trip tickets and fill out accident reports when applicable in compliance with established polices. Report any misbehavior of passengers. Load and unload the vehicle and may at times require help from other workers. Ensure that the vehicle is not overloaded, and that the cargo is properly protected and secured.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Motor Vehicle Operators are required to have a valid state driver's license with a minimum Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsements for Air Brakes and carrying of up to 44 passengers.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Motor Vehicle Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. I have the ability to perform normal duties such as driver's maintenance in accordance with established regulations and loading and unloading of passengers. I can complete vehicle utilization records and driver's accident report when necessary, and work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Physical Effort: Drivers at this grade level exert physical efforts in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls in operating, turning, backing, and controlling vehicles which carry heavier loads or larger numbers of people than vehicles at the grade 6 level. Also assist medical personnel with the loading and unloading of patients as necessary. They exert moderate physical effort with frequent handling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and the occasional handling of heavier objects while loading cargo with the assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment. Working Conditions: Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather in a controlled traffic environment throughout a government installation or city and federal highways. Drivers are exposed to dirt and fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading the vehicle.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83DY DHA TIDEWATER MARKET DO NOT MAIL Various Locations, VA 00000 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk