School Bus Driver

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team-oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.

401(k) Retirement Plan

All CYP employees at MCCS Miramar receive a 50% childcare discount for the first child enrolled in a Child and Youth Program facility. In addition, CYP employees at MCCS Miramar will receive a 20% discount for each subsequent child enrolled in a Child and Youth Program facility. This incentive will be monitored and administered by MCCS Miramar CYP.

INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

This position is located at MCCS Miramar. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a School Bus Driver.

Major Duties

Operates a School Bus for the Youth Center with a capacity of 36 passengers or 24 passenger capacity with additional special seating section for handicap passenger¿s, to predetermined specific routes, arriving at and departing at appointed scheduled times.

May also determine routes to be followed or and identify acceptable alternative routes for use in

emergency situations. Driving situations that may be encountered include highly congested traffic locations and high-speed highways/freeways.

Follows established administrative procedures such as checking passengers against manifest prior to leaving and returning. Notifies Youth Activities Director of any delays or unusual situations as soon as situation allows.

Complies and observes all local, state and government traffic regulations and conditions, ensuring the safety of School Bus passengers and the vehicle.

Maintains trip records and or logs, showing time of departure, trip mileage, gasoline, diesel fuel, and oil consumption, etc. Reports any defects in School Bus vehicle operations, accidents, damages, traffic violations or passenger incidents.

Responsible for ensuring School Bus is ready for use, makes operational vehicle safety inspections prior to departure. During trips performs routine servicing such as pumping gas, adding oil and coolant, etc. Maintains record of work performed while in route, keeping all credit card receipts for expenses. Performs custodial duties cleaning vehicle inside and out prior, during and after returning to base.

Assists passengers as needed, may assist with carry-on baggage, answers questions and provides information concerning trip. Maintains good order during trip to ensure safety and enjoyment for all passengers. Provides courtesy and quality customer service at all times.

Qualifications

Must have a current California Driver's License, Class C and a clean driving record. California Driver's License, Class B with passenger endorsements and valid school bus certification (36 hours classroom training and 24 hours training behind the wheel of a bus) preferred or must be able to obtain a required California's Driver's License, Class B and School Bus Certification upon hire and prior to bus driving (training will be funded in such instance). Must have a current CPR and First Aid Certificate or be able to attend the first available class. Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Preferred Abilities: Knowledge and skilled in the use of additional forward speeds and driving wheels, the use of controls and the brakes and gearshifts when going down grades; knowledge in turning radius, clearance, braking distance of the vehicle and correct following distance; mechanical abilities to be able to make minor repairs.

RESPONSIBILITY: Works under the direct supervision of the Youth Activities Director. Directions may be received from the Youth Activities Supervisor in the absence of the Youth Activities Director. The Youth Activities Director outlines what the departmental goals and incentives are, while the incumbent assures that all assigned duties are personally met and achieved. The incumbent is responsible for the safety and well-being of the School Bus passengers to arrive at the destination safely and on time. Work is evaluated through the driver's safety record and meeting assigned transportation schedules.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Majority of time is sitting with limited movement; however, reaching, bending, turning, lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required. Physical effort is required in turning and controlling vehicle.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed on military base/installation and city streets. May be required to drive on busy freeways. The incumbent is exposed to all kinds of weather conditions. There is the possibility of injuries because of traffic accidents.

Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any.

NOTE: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.

How To Apply

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

Closing Statement

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review:

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

Required Documents

• Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
• If prior military, DD214 Member Copy

This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION AND SUBMIT A RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WIL NOT BE INTERVIEWED.