You will serve as a MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR in the TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT of NAVAL ACADEMY.

Duties

You will need to have experience driving Motor Coach Buses to qualify for this position. You will primarily be driving 26-56 passenger Motor Coaches, though you may also drive different sizes of passenger buses to transport passengers. You will load and arrange cargo into vehicle using techniques and equipment (e.g., chains, binders, straps, tie-downs) for safe transit. You will interpret instructions or specifications related to bus operations, preventive maintenance, and passenger safety. You will frequently operate a smart phone as part of your daily duties, meaning you must be able to use email, Microsoft office, cell phones, Google Suite, etc.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• You will be required to possess and maintain a current Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger Vehicles "P" endorsement or Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger Vehicles "P" endorsement.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You must have the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.

Qualifications

This position has a selective placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The selective placement factor is: a valid Class A or Class B Commercial License (CDL) with a passenger (P) endorsement. YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR LICENSE WITH THE APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOU BEING INELIGIBLE. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Operating coach buses with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) above 26,000 pounds, specifically 26-56 passenger; 2) Performing operator maintenance on all vehicles operated (e.g., monitoring fluid levels, replacing air filters and interior lights, checking tire pressure and hose connections, and washing the vehicle both inside and outside); 3) Using predetermined routes. 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. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

Contacts

• Address NAVAL ACADEMY 121 Blake Road Annapolis, MD 21402 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]