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Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the WG-6 level, you must meet one of the following: SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT) - A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration. The SPF for this position is: DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Requires a current, valid state-issued Commercial Driver's (Note: We may not accept pictures. Please Do Not submit a copy of your license. This requirement will be verified if interviewed.) ~AND~ SCREEN-OUT: Ability to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. Experience required for this position includes operating/driving diesel, gas, or alternative fuel powered vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 and a hydraulic lift gate; performing pre- and post-trip vehicle maintenance checks; loading and unloading cargo; and reading/understanding road maps and road/traffic laws and driving interstate highways, two-lane roads, maneuvering vehicle in and around congested loading dock areas, and in dark/nighttime conditions. (Resume(s) must clearly support responses to this online questionnaire to receive credit.) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Possess the ability to climb in and out of the vehicle. Position routinely requires that individual operate vehicles, electrical equipment and must exert physical effort to load, unload, and transport by pushing and pulling clean and soiled linen carts in a controlled manner weighing up to 700 pounds, in and out of Laundry truck, to and from loading docks to various locations with the TCPF, medical center and AVAHCS. These carts are equipped with pneumatic type wheels/tires for easy movement. Incumbent will be exposed to repetitive motion of arms, wrist, and hands and is required to perform simple grasping and fine hand manipulation, reaching outward and above the shoulder, lift soiled linen bags up and onto soiled linen carts and frequent stooping, bending, twisting and kneeling, standing, walking, sitting. Incumbent must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds. Must be able to stand and walk consistently, perform light to moderate bending and stooping, and able to wear PPE for extended period of time as dictated by work setting. Incumbent must be able to drive for up to 10 hours at a time. WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbent will work a compressed tour of duty, 10 hours per day. Work is performed both inside and outside in all weather conditions. The incumbent must be constantly aware of fluctuating weather conditions, such as periods of extreme heat in summer, rain slick road conditions, snow covered and icy roads and dock facilities in winter. Operates vehicles in all types of traffic conditions and, weather, may encounter high winds, icy roads and snow. Work is normally performed inside the cab of an air conditioned or heated vehicle. Incumbent is intermittently exposed to excess humidity, chemicals, solvents, fumes, dust and noise. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Motor Vehicles Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Reliability And Dependability Without more than normal supervision Work Practices IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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). 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.

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