Description:
**The closing date on this job announcement has been extended to 04/05/2024.Incumbent transports patients/Dom member to all outings requiring the use of motor coach. Loads and unloads wheelchair passengers using an electric wheelchair lift. Assists passengers with special needs on and off motor coach. Incumbent operates buses, sedans, station wagons, ambulance, passenger vans and pickup trucks.
Requirements:
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/05/2024.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. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
Drivers License: CDL License Class B with Passenger Endorsement
And
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 Job Elements:
Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Operation of Equipment/Machinery Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)
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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements: Incumbent exerts light physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Exerts moderate physical efforts in the frequent handling of passengers when loading and unloading. Incumbent exerts considerably physical effort to change tires and make emergency repairs, such as installing an emergency fan belt or replace an electric fuse on open highways.
Working Conditions: Incumbent is exposed to dirt and fumes and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, broken bones or even loss of a life as a result of accidents while driving. Operates motor coach vehicles in all types of traffic and weather. They drive in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange systems. Incumbent required to work outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather conditions.
Mar 5, 2024;
from:
usajobs.gov