This is flexible category position with guaranteed 00 hrs. per week. Employees appointed to a Flexible category position are not eligible for benefits. Physical effort is moderate to heavy. Requires reaching, turning or moving hands, arms, feet and legs. Associated duties require stooping, bending and climbing. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 40 lbs and heavier objects with assistance.

Duties

1. Drives one or more types of passenger buses which carry 16 or more passengers (youth and adult). Drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs such as field trips to educational/historic locations and recreation events/facilities both on and off the installation. Reads maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route. Provides friendly, polite, and courteous service. Enforces passenger seatbelt use. 2. Performs operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation. 3. Maintains records and documents actions on operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports. Uses two-way radio (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations. 4. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12408889

Requirements

• This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing. Must have a valid driver's license.
• This position has a physical lifting requirement of 40 pounds which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position requires the incumbent to maintain a current CDL.
• This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/22/2024 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must have experience in operating buses capable of carrying 16 or more passengers; traffic and safety regulations, practices and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle operation (buses); and passenger safety rules. In addition, must have experience to communicate orally; be courteous; judge road/traffic conditions and read maps to determine the shortest and safest route; interpret instructions, specifications related to motor vehicle operation (buses); do preventive maintenance and ensure passenger safety. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of and skill in operating buses capable of carrying 16 or more passengers or other gasoline, diesel or electric powered wheeled vehicles with a GVW of more than 26,000 and up to 32,000 pounds. 2. Knowledge of the height, weight, width, and length of the vehicles in order to judge overhead and side clearance, the turning radius, braking distance and safe distance to be maintained from other vehicles. Knowledge of safe braking distances of buses considering the extra load of passengers. 3. Skill in applying this knowledge to maneuvering vehicles in congested areas and when backing vehicles up to loading station. 4. Knowledge of federal, state and local safety and traffic rules and regulations for operating vehicles. 5. Skill in defensive driving techniques. Skill in recognizing developing hazardous road and traffic conditions, the judgment to adjust driving methods to the practices of surrounding traffic and ability to select alternate routes to avoid potential problems. 6. Skill in reading and understanding road maps and other locator documents and in determining the shortest and safest route for both short and long runs, considering the weight and size of the vehicle and road restrictions. 7.Knowledge of the operator's manual for assigned vehicles. 8.Ability to recognize developing maintenance problems when conducting operator inspections and reporting problems to the supervisor. 9. Knowledge of passenger safety rules including the use of seat belts. **NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s). **Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. (Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.)

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position DOES NOT allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address JBSA Ft Sam Houston Child and Youth Services Flt 802 FSS/FSCN 2484 Stanley Rd Ste 18 Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234-5018 US
• Name: JBSA Randolph NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]