Motor Vehicle Operator

********JOB OPPORTUNITY*******

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITION

 

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: MER103418-14                                                              

POSITION TITLE: MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR

SERIES & GRADE: NA-5703-05

SALARY: $9.76

EMPLOYEMENT CATEGORY: FLEXIBLE 0-40 HOURS WEEKLY *NO BENEFITS (varying hours and shifts) INCLUDING WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS

LOCATION: MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION, LIBERTY CENTER, NAVAL AIR STATION, MERIDIAN, MS

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: ALL SOURCES

RELOCATION EXPENSES: NOT INCLUDED

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JOB SUMMARY

This position is located at MWR Liberty Center, NAS Meridian, MS. The purpose of the position is to operate vehicles such as vans to transport authorized personnel to various destinations on and off installation.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will operate vehicles with an approximate vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds to transport personnel, supplies and/or equipment in support of the overall MWR mission. The incumbent will be held responsible for upholding local and state traffic regulations and US Navy rules and regulations while operating government vehicles over Federal, State, county and city streets/roads in all traffic conditions. Incumbent is responsible for operator maintenance on vehicles operated including but not limited to checking gas, monitoring fluid levels (washer fluid, oil, etc.), checking tire pressure, battery, lights, brakes and maintaining the cleanliness of assigned vehicle. Submit request for tune-ups and/or needed repairs. Reports any problems to supervisor. Maintains records and documentation pertaining to operation of the motor vehicle. Performs other related duties as required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• A valid state driver’s license is required.
• Knowledge and skill to conduct preventive maintenance of vehicles.
• Ability to operate a computer sufficient enough to complete trip tickets, preventative maintenance records and accident reports.
• Must possess basic math and reading skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing in English.

 

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

For most assignments, the supervisor gives general instructions related to the work to be done and is available for guidance in unusual situations. Recurring assignments are carried out independently without specific instructions.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Moderate effort is used in operating the controls of the vehicle. The employee will be subjected to standing, walking, turning, twisting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and climbing.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is subject to the possibility of workdays on the weekends and holidays, as well as, rotating shifts, often consisting of other than normal duty hours. In order verify fitness for duty, a complete physical examination may be required.

 

TRAVEL REQUIRED

10% or less

 

OTHER INFORMATION

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable). Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee will be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; Human Resources will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume. Please ensure that your resume or application contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement along with any supporting documents, or your application may not be considered. Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Central Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.

 

SPOUSAL PREFERENCE

The time period of eligibility for spousal preference begins 30 days before the military member's reporting date at a new duty station outside of the current duty station's commuting area and applies without time restriction except that spouses seeking preference with less than six months’ time remaining in the area may be non-selected. You MUST attach spouse preference application for each position you are applying for. Attach a copy of spouse's PCS orders and copy of marriage license/certificate.

 

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE/GOLD STAR VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Qualifying military veterans and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.

 

To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:

-Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND

-Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND

-Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc.).

 

To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:

-Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND

-Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND

-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc.).

 

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

Please ensure that your application/resume contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your resume or application does not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. If selected for an interview, applicants can expect to be contacted 1-3 weeks after their interview with a position offer or notification of non-selection. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we regret we are not able to respond individually in writing to all applicants who are not selected for interviews for our positions.

 

BENEFITS

Flexible employees are not eligible to participate in the CNIC benefit programs, nor are they entitled to earn or use leave including military leave, court leave, sick or annual leave. A flex employee is one who serves in either a continuing or temporary (time limited) position, on a scheduled or unscheduled (as needed or intermittent) basis, up to 40 hours per week.

 

HOW TO APPLY

All interested applicants should submit their NAF Employment Application or resume to MWR Personnel Office or by mail or fax to: Morale, Welfare and Recreation, 255 Rosenbaum Ave. Suite 238, Naval Air Station Meridian, MS 39309. Tel: (601) 679-2467; fax: (601) 679-2640. Apply in person Monday - Friday at NAS Meridian Pass & Tag Office, 6:00AM- 3:30PM *Self-service (Drop off application/resume, pick up NAF Employment Application, review job announcements). Applications or resumes may be emailed to nasmer.nafhr@navy.mil. EMAILS MUST HAVE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE-Failure to do so will result in your email being considered SPAM. To view all MWR NAS Meridian job vacancies, please visit www.navymwrmeridian.com .

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• NAF Employment Application or Resume
• Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your   resume or NAF employment application

• Optional Form-306 (OF-306) and Additional Info Sheet OF-306

• NAVPERS 1336/3 if you are military personnel applying for employment 

• Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma/certifications), if applicable to position requirements.

 

HIRING PREFERENCES

• Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.

 

To claim this preference, you MUST:

-Submit a copy of your BBA Separation

-Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.

 

• Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.

 

To claim this preference, you MUST:

-Submit sponsor’s PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND

-If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS.

 

• Veteran’s Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.

 

To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:

-Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND

-Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND

-Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc.).

 

To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:

-Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND

-Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND

-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc.).

 

***QUALIFIYING APPLICANTS WITH PREFERENCES ARE CONSIDERED IN THE ORDER LISTED ABOVE. THEN ALL OTHER QUALIFYING APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL OF THE REQUIRED AND APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS MAY RESULT IN YOU BEING DISQUALIFIED

 

• If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
• If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.

 

ATTENTION: FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL OF THE REQUIRED AND APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS MAY RESULT IN YOU BEING DISQUALIFIED.

 

Some positions have special requirements.  In these cases selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements.  Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc.  All selections are contingent upon the obtaining satisfactory employment reference checks.

We are an E-Verify participant.

Employment subject to successful National Agency Background Check.  Must have or be eligible for secret clearance.

As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment.

Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

The Department of Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.