This position is located Cass Job Corps Center in Ozark, Arkansas. The incumbent is responsible for providing Motor Vehicle Operator service to the staff and students using various vehicles. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Marie Farnam at [email protected].

Duties

Operates motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds up to 26,000 pounds to include passenger shuttle vans (10-20 passenger capacity), cargo vans and 30- to 40- passenger buses. Vehicles are driven for long and short distances to transport and pick up articles, supplies, materials, and passengers. Vehicles are sometimes driven through congested areas where drivers must exercise caution when backing to load or unload at docks, ramps, or similar locations. Assures that cargo is properly located, distributed, and secured, and that vehicle is not loaded beyond capacity. Operates special equipment such as manual winches and tie-downs. Responsible for operator maintenance, inspection, and recordkeeping. Major maintenance problems are brought to the supervisor's attention. Responsible for other transportation and cargo services related duties.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New Forest Service supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter. Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a Public Trust background investigation.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Applicants who do not meet the following screen-out job element and is shown in their resume will not be evaluated further. Screen-Out Job Element: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision In addition to the above requirement, applicants will be rated on the job elements listed below: Operation of Motor Vehicles Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Reliability and Dependability as a Motor Vehicle Operator There is no substitution of education for this position. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]