Motor Vehicle Operator

Summary

This position is based at the Eielson Commissary, Eielson AFB, AK. The purpose of this position is to drive a refrigerated truck with a Gross Vehicular Weight (GVW) of 33,000 pounds between various Commissaries in Alaska. Also performs the duties of a store worker and fork lift operator. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Duties

• Operates a refrigerated truck, with a Gross Vehicular Weight (GVW) of 33,000 pounds round-trip between various Commissaries Oversees the safety and security of the vehicle and cargo, plans itineraries to assure best utilization of time and safest route, maintains paperwork and maintenance records Operates electric, diesel, or gasoline powered forklift capable of lifting loads weighing less than 10,000 pounds Performs full range of store worker duties, such as receiving, handling, marking, preparing, displaying, and maintaining the stock of resale items Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.

Qualifications

You must meet qualifications and requirements by the closing date. Per the OPM Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, how you gained the skill and/or knowledge or the length of time you have spent in this line of work is not as important as what you can do and that you have the required ability or potential to successfully perform the duties of this position. Your resume should show your specific knowledge, skill, and abilities for this position in relation to each of the elements being measured. Examples of qualifying experience: Operating a refrigerated truck, semi-tractor, or similar vehicle. Operating an electric, diesel or gasoline powered forklift. Preparing, arranging, or stacking items together for safety and neatness. Knowledge of stock turnover, shelf space allocation, and customer preferences. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Physical requirements: (1) Stand, stoop, kneel, bend and climb for prolonged periods. (2) Frequently lifts or moves loads weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted and occasionally over 100 pounds with assistance. (3) While operating a forklift, uses moderate physical effort in operating hand and foot controls while driving, turning, starting, and stopping the forklift, and raising, lowering and tilting loads being moved. (4) Moderate physical effort is required to operate, turn, back, and control the vehicle. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate what you can do against what the work requires (job element method). This job has one critical element, called the screen-out element (SOE). The SOE addresses the critical knowledge, skill, and abilities essential to satisfactory job performance. Applicants who clearly fail to meet the lowest acceptable requirement in the SOE are rated ineligible and receive no further consideration. The job elements for this job are: Ability to do the Work of the Position Without More than Normal Supervision Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Vehicle Operation Vehicle Safety Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Works mostly outside and operates vehicles in all kinds of weather, all types of traffic and over all types of roads. Is exposed to the danger of a serious accident. Drives at a variety of speeds. While operating a forklift, may receive cuts, bruises and broken bones from shifting loads, toppling stacks, overturning forklifts, falling objects or accidents with other moving equipment. Telework eligible: No Remote work eligible: No

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

How to apply

You are responsible for verifying your application package is complete, accurate, and submitted timely. As uploaded documents may take one or more hours to clear the virus scan, plan accordingly to ensure your application process is complete and your application package is submitted by the specified closing date and time. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).