Motor Vehicle Operator bei Legislative Branch

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Duties

Must possess and maintain a current valid Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger endorsement for providing legal authority to drive vehicles for 16 or more passengers. Operates all types of vehicles in the Library's motor vehicle fleet in transporting officials, staff, and property of the Library of Congress to and from specified points in connection with a variety of official demands and responsibilities. Provides motor transportation to important representatives of Government and business, to foreign dignitaries, and persons of similar rank having official business with the Office of the Librarian. The vehicles operated include cars, vans, buses, and light/heavy duty trucks. As required, delivers sensitive documents addressed to senior officials at other Government agencies and Members of Congress. May be required to make out-of-town trips in which case incumbent has responsibility for collecting pertinent information as to routes, traffic regulations, weather and accommodations for arranging details pertaining to overnight storage of the vehicle. Responsible for the correct loading and unloading of passenger and/or cargo, being certain that overloading in accordance with local ordinances is avoided. Cargo must be arranged according to size and structure and secured for safety. Prepares and maintains log/records of the day-to-day use of the car/vehicle. This includes documenting mileage, fuel charges, repairs, and use rates. Responsible for communicating with customers, scheduling vehicles for use, and dispatching and processing transportation requests. Performs regular operator maintenance of vehicles weighing up to 26,000 pounds. Checks fluid levels and air pressure in tires; cleans and washes vehicles. Conducts routine inspection of assigned vehicle and recognizes the development of maintenance related problems. Notifies supervisor of needs for repair. Performs limited emergency repairs including installing emergency fan belt or replacing electrical fuses, changing tires during emergencies, checking brakes, sweeping and dusting interior, etc. Completes preventive maintenance service records. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment Must possess and maintain a current valid Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger endorsement for providing legal authority to drive vehicles for 16 or more passengers. This position requires a Commercial Driver’s License, which requires a DOT medical exam clearance. This position requires a pre-placement physical with a recurrence of 1-2 years (or shorter) to maintain the DOT medical clearance. Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Ability to operate motor vehicles.** Ability to apply safety regulations, interpret instructions and follow directions.** Ability to perform standard motor vehicle operator responsibilities.** Do you possess a valid, current State-issued Class B commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) endorsement to operate a commercial vehicle?** Ability to plan and execute work. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Other Information

Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: Vetting Process This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email [email protected]. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email [email protected]. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM. The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement. Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement. The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit. A “Not to Exceed" (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints. Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.