The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is November-May but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Jan-Feb 2025. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 12/23/2024whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

Duty Location is: Pinnacles National Park: View this link for salary information. Incumbents will serve as a Motor Vehicle Operator operating passenger bus for the park: Operates a 24-35 passenger bus on scheduled or special runs from one location to another. Performs custodial and minor maintenance tasks and repairs. Performs routine and preventative maintenance on passenger buses. Directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Provides visitors information to the public. Physical Demands: Moderate physical effort is needed by this position in operating, turning, backing, and controlling vehicles which carry heavy loads or a large number of people. Required to infrequently lift items weighing over 50 pounds. Considerable physical effort may be required to change tires and make limited emergency repairs, such as replacing an electrical fuse on open roads or highways. Working Conditions: Incumbent is required to work outside and is exposed to dust, dirt wind, rain, and extreme hot and cold temperatures. Operates vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents.

Requirements

Qualifications

Ability to do the work of and Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) Work history demonstrates experience operating gasoline or diesel-powered buses with 18-35 passengers following a scheduled bus route, ensuring the safety of all passengers. Performing basic maintenance such as refueling, checking oil levels and tire pressure, cleaning and disinfecting vehicle daily. Must currently possess a valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License with Air Brakes and Passenger Endorsements (Screen out). Additional information on the specific qualification requirements for this position are found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations. It is available for review on OPM's web site at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118C/index.htm If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. CTAP/ICTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001). Volunteer Experience: 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 experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Pinnacles National Park 5000 Hwy 146 Paicines, CA 95043-9762 US
• Name: Kellie Lasswell
• Email: [email protected]