Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Driver operates one or more motor vehicles including 15 passenger van, pickup trucks, which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight up to 10,000 lbs. Transport personnel, supplies, or materials, throughout the installation. Performs manual labor tasks using common hand tools and simple power equipment.

Duties

Applies knowledge regarding the height, width, length, and weight of vehicles driven to judge overhead and side clearances, turning radius, braking distance, and the safest distance to be maintained from a preceding vehicle. Utilizes skills in handling the controls for starting, stopping, backing, and driving the vehicle. Drives vehicles based on specific trip assignments or regularly established schedules to transport personnel, supplies, or materials, throughout the installation to pick up and deliver supplies, equipment, mail, and other correspondence. Applies knowledge of driver's maintenance requirements and procedures for the vehicle being driven. Uses moderate physical effort to frequently handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds, push heavy furniture, and the occasional handling of objects weighing over 50 pounds while loading and unloading cargo. Ensures safety standards are used to avoid cuts, bruises, and/or broken bones because of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• 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 subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.

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 Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 an Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. Specific instructions are provided as to type of vehicle to be operated, destination, purpose of trip and work to be done. Incumbent must safely conduct passengers or cargo to their destination, following safety rules, regulations, and traffic signs, and will oversee and assist in loading and unloading the vehicle, assuring that the cargo is properly arranged for best support. Incumbent's ability is regularly observed and evaluated, and trip tickets are checked for compliance with regulations and completeness. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen OutAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and Dependability as a Motor Vehicle Operator PHYSICAL EFFORT: Moderate physical effort is required in the frequent handling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds and in pushing heavy furniture, and the occasional handling of objects weighing over 50 pounds while loading and unloading cargo. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and also outside, and is occasionally exposed to bad weather while loading and unloading vehicles. Continuous standing, walking, stooping, or lifting is required. May be subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles. Is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents while driving in traffic and inclement weather. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GT-W0QFAA HQ MIL SURFACE DEPLOYMENT AND DIST CMD DO NOT MAIL Scott AFB, IL 62225 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]