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Printing Plant Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington D.C.
Closing date
Mar 21, 2019
TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Not required


RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No


KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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  • You must be a current Career or Career Conditional GPO employee to apply.
  • Selectees must pass a physical examination prior to appointment.
  • Strength test may be required.
  • Must be able to maintain a Suitability.
  • To qualify for the position, you must meet the following requirements: Applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties typically required of a Printing Plant Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator).

    These duties require skill in; Ability to perform the work of a Printing Plant Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision. (Screen Out). This includes driving delivery vehicles, and handling weights and loads in order to lift and move delivery items. Applicants must have experience and or training of a sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties typically required of this position.

    Note 1: The selectee for this position is required to work outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather while loading and unloading delivery vehicles. Additionally, the selectee of this position will drive in various traffic conditions and is exposed to the possibility of accidents and injury.

    Note 2: The selectee must maintain a valid city state driver's license in order to continue in the position.
    • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
    • Ability to do the work of a PPW (Motor Vehicle Operator) with normal supervision (SCREEN OUT ELEMENT). (#1)
    • Skill in driving light delivery trucks. (#6-A)
    • Knowledge of safe driving procedures and precautions, to avoid injury to self and others. (86-A)
    • Ability to clean and maintain motor vehicles, identifying and reporting problems/malfunctions. (25-A)
    Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element, to be considered for this position. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the online questionnaire. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT below is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. The screen-out element for this position is:
    1. Ability to do the work of a PPW (Motor Vehicle Operator) with normal supervision (SCREEN OUT ELEMENT). (#1)
    All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.

    Employment of Relatives
    Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110 and https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2302

    Background Investigation:To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully completed a background investigation for a Suitability. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Depending on the type of background investigation required, the security process may take between 6 weeks to 12 months.

    The agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to obtain an interim clearance.Reasonable Accommodation:This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process you must contact the HC Specialist on the vacancy announcement at least seven business days before the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
    The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

    Physical - Effort: The Incumbent performs warehousing work and operates materials handling equipment on hard surfaces and in work areas that require the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. physical effort is used in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs while steering and operating hand and foot controls on the materials handling equipment. Vibrations from truck operations require physical endurance to withstand the strain. Incumbent will required to lift moderately heavy items.

    Working Conditions:
    Driver is required to work outside and is occasionally exposed to bad wether while loading and unloading vehicles. Driven in all types of traffic and weather conditions and is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.

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

    Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and supporting documents. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be excluded from further consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

    You will be evaluated on the following Job elements required for the position:

    JOB ELEMENTS: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements:

    • Ability to do the work of a PPW (Motor Vehicle Operator) with normal supervision (SCREEN OUT ELEMENT). (#1)
    • Skill in driving light delivery trucks. (#6-A)
    • Knowledge of safe driving procedures and precautions, to avoid injury to self and others. (86-A
    • Ability to clean and maintain motor vehicles, identifying and reporting problems/malfunctions. (25-A)
    You will be further evaluated on the following Competencies required for the position:

    • Ability To Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles).
    • Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation).
    • Operation Of Motor Vehicles.
    • Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order).


    We DO NOT require a separate narrative statement responding to the competencies, however your resume should CLEARLY show possession of these competencies.

    If you meet the qualification requirements listed above, your application will be rated based on your online questionnaire and supporting documents. If your final rating places you among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review.

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    Drug test required Yes


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