MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR SUPERVISOR

Summary Under the guidance and leadership of the Director, Pentagon Services Division (PSD), Executive Services Directorate (ESD), Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), incumbent serves as Assistant Transportation Supervisor. Serves as principal assistant to the General/Executive/Bus Section Supervisor, Pentagon Motor Pool (PMP). Responsibilities Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Responsible for participating fully with the General/Executive/Bus Section Supervisor, Pentagon Motor Pool (PMP) for planning, organizing, developing, coordinating, and directing all activities of Transportation Operations as they pertain to the PMP. Serves as the first line supervisor over one of several shifts starting at 0600 and ending at 1930, Monday through Friday exercising supervisory responsibility for control over work operations. Assigns work and provides technical direction. Aids the Operation Cell by coordinating all Special Ceremonial Mission request for the office of the Secretary of Defense, Protocol, Joint Chiefs of Staff and Department of Army and Air Force. As an additional duty, in the absence of the Safety Technician performs accident investigation techniques (e.g., conducts interviews with driver(s) to determine the actual cause of the accident and report findings in accordance with procedures). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your background must demonstrate a full comprehensive understanding of transportation principles, policies, and procedures for efficiently managing a motor pool. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. 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. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the questions. The screen-out element for this position is: Ability to Lead or Supervise 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 Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. Operation of Motor Vehicle MEDICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The incumbent is required to successfully pass a preemployment physical examination, as well as subsequent mandatory physical examinations at least once every two (2) years. Employees with certain health conditions may be required to undergo physical examinations annually or whenever questions arise regarding their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. These examinations are required to confirm that drivers are medically able to operate Government-owned or leased vehicles without undue risk to themselves or others. Required examinations will be conducted at the Di Lorenzo Clinic. If the Motor Pool is unable to schedule the mandatory physical examination at the Di Lorenzo Clinic within 60 days of the examination's expiration date, the employee may submit to an examination by a personal physician listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME). Refusal or failure to report for a required medical examination may result in a determination that the applicant or employee is not qualified for the position and may subject an employee to adverse action. PHYSICAL EFFORT/REQUIREMENTS: Light to moderate physical effort is required in operating, turning, backing, and controlling vehicles which carry heavier loads due to the number of passengers. Moderate physical effort may be required in the handling of objects weighing up to 20 pounds and occasional handling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Operates vehicles day or night in all types of traffic and weather conditions for all shifts. Operator is subject to cuts, bruises, and other injuries as a result of accident while driving vehicles. Must agree to work any of two shifts with proper notification. If required, must agree to wear government provided uniform while operating vehicles. If required to work overtime, must agree to do so and will be compensated at the authorized overtime rate. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional Information Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing an online application, you may request an alternative application. Please send an email to the following address for information on how to obtain an alternative application: View email address on click.appcast.io Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. / Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.