Motor Vehicle Operator (CYS) NA-07

• Ensures the safety and well-being of children, youth, and adults being transported to and from the program and on field trips.
• Responsible for driving CYS buses that weigh more than 26,000 lbs. or carry more than 15 passengers regardless of weight, and is used for transporting children and youth to and from school, to other CYS and Garrison facilities, and on field trips.
• Follows procedures to guarantee no child is left alone on the bus without adult supervision at any time and ensures all children have left the bus at the end of the route.
• Operates the bus in such a way that road and safety regulations are always followed; and reports any traffic violations to supervisor immediately.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change) by transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.

• Position duty hours, location and/or activity are subject to change based on mission requirements.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Completed and signed DA Form 3433 is required prior to entrance on duty.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-15.m., and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation is required.
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
• Schedule includes irregular hours, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors under different types of weather conditions.
• This position requires mandatory drug testing.
• Satisfactory performance and successful completion of Annual training requirements within prescribed time frame are required.
• This position requires mandated reporting of all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• The physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis is required.
• The appropriate driver's license must be valid and current.

1. High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (MUST BE UPLOADED AT TIME OF APPLICATION).
2. Ability to communicate in English at a level to ensure the duties described can be accomplished in a safe and satisfactory manner.
3. Experience in accomplishing the types of duties described in this job.
4. Requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions to operate a passenger vehicle that carries 16 or more (MUST BE UPLOADED AT TIME OF APPLICATION).

Highly Preferred: Applicants meeting the highly preferred will be referred first for hiring considerations.
1. Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with P and S endorsements.
2. Possess experience operating vehicles with air brakes.

Area of Consideration:

• The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Local: 50 miles or less to Columbia, SC (Fort Jackson). (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

• If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 2:30 by 04/15/2022 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.

• Allowances, differentials, or incentives will not be paid.
• Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

• It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ).

• Additional applicants will be referred as vacancies become available and/or upon management request.
• Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

• NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
• NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  The following documents must be submitted with your application:
  

  • Diploma/ GED
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Resume
  
  Optional: Job Application (DA Form 3433) will be accepted in place of a Resume.
  
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • DA Form 3433
  • DA Form 3434
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Marriage Certificate (if name is not on PCS Orders)
  • PCS Orders
  • Reasonable Accommodation Documentation
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

  • Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 11457689. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
  • Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
  Agency contact information Martina Peachey Phone

  (803) 751-7175

  Email

  martina.peachey.naf@army.mil

  Address
  DU-NAF-W6CCAA US ARMY GARRISON FT JACKSON
  DO NOT MAIL
  Fort Jackson, SC 29207
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  Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!

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  The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
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  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

• Diploma/ GED
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Resume

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• DA Form 3433
• DA Form 3434
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Marriage Certificate (if name is not on PCS Orders)
• PCS Orders
• Reasonable Accommodation Documentation
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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