Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Job summary

About the Position: This position is located at Headquarters U.S. Africa Command, Headquarters Commandant Facilities Management Office, Stuttgart, Germany. The incumbent serves as a Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator), responsible for transportation, logistics support, and facility maintenance.

Major duties

The incumbent of this position will serve as a Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator) for US Africa Command, Chief of Staff, Office of Shared Services. Responsible for the execution of general laborer duties and responsibilities, to include, moving, assembling, re-arranging or adjusting furnishings, computer equipment and materials. Operate vehicles such as pick-up trucks, sedans and station wagons weighing up to 10,000 pounds, to transport bulk materials, and/or passengers on and off the installation. Perform basic painting and carpentry duties as directed to construct/fabricate or repair office spaces and common areas; perform specifically assigned tasks, e.g., removing floor tile or carpet, insulation, paint, wall mounted fixtures, etc.

Qualification

Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 3 years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision. Moving, assembling, rearranging or adjusting furnishings, performing maintenance and upkeep, and opening doors at the beginning of duty day. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen Out Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen Out Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Physical Effort: The work requires heavy physical effort in doing such tasks as frequently lifting and moving objects weighing over 31 kilograms (70 pounds). The physical effort requires stooping, bending, kneeling, standing, climbing and working in uncomfortable positions. Working Conditions: The majority of the work is located inside. Incumbent is subject to injury when lifting or moving furniture and other equipment or while using tools during repair and maintenance work. Incumbent will likely be exposed to dust and other conditions inherent in cleaning assignments. Incumbent could come in accidental contact with hot and cold water, cleaning compounds during cleaning operations.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. The selecting official has requested a competitive and noncompetitive candidate list for this vacancy. If you are eligible for the noncompetitive list, you will be evaluated on basic and/or minimum qualifications, as applicable. While required to answer the assessment questions, non-competitive candidates will not be evaluated against the competitive rating and ranking criteria. The selecting official may select from any of the candidate lists. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.