Summary This position is in a National Park Service Unit that operates motor vehicles, with an approximate gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds and up to 32,000 pounds. The vehicles operated by this position meet the definition of a commercial motor vehicle, and the incumbent of the position is required to have a commercial driver's license (CDL). This position is subject to pre-employment testing. Drug testing is required for all individuals selected for employment in testing designated positions. Learn more about this agency Help Overview
- Accepting applications
- Open & closing dates
12/02/2024 to 05/19/2025
$25.84 - $30.16 per hour
WG 7
Locations many vacancies in the following locations:
- Berlin, MD
- Chincoteague, VA
- Remote job
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1 night per month. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
- Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Temporary - 1039 hours. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April through September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2025.
Full-time
Competitive
None
- Job family (Series)
- 5703 Motor Vehicle Operating
- Supervisory status
No
Not Required
Yes
- Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
- Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
- Financial disclosure
No
No
NE-1612-ASIS-25-12603832-OC
821761200 Help This job is open to
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee. Clarification from the agency U.S. Citizens, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Videos Help Duties
- Operates one or more motor vehicles including platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks, dump trucks, specialty pumping equipment, and trash removal trucks.
- Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and reports any defects found during inspections.
- Vehicles are driven on the basis of either specific trip assignments or regularly established schedules over public roads (or the equivalent) at highway speeds.
- Performs 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).
- May perform semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance, repair, and janitorial work in and on various unit buildings.
- Typical duties include installing faucet washers and gaskets, replacing faucets, other minor plumbing repairs, touch-up painting, and minor carpentry repairs.
- Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance of equipment.
- Does manual labor tasks, such as digging, pulling, cleaning drainage ditches, lifting and emptying trash containers.
Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. INITIAL CUT OFF IS Thursday, December 26, 2024 Referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
- Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.(Required)
- You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
- You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- You must possess and maintain a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.
- You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
- You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
- Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
- Government Housing may be available. Please contact the hiring manager(s) for availability.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
- Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
- Operation of Motor Vehicles
- Reliability and Dependability as a Motor Vehicle Operator
- Vehicle Operation
- Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
SCREEN OUT: Have experience independently operating motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds and up to 32,000 pounds for hauling, dumping, spreading, trash removal, etc. over rough terrain, in close quarters such as campgrounds, and in heavy traffic; I independently interpret and follow oral and written instructions, perform routine operator maintenance, and lift and carry items weighing over 50 pounds. 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. 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. Additional information ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. TEMP NTE Less Than 1040: Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS). If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum