Motor Vehicle Operator (Fire) - Direct Hire Authority

Description:

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.

This position is located in Fairbanks, AK. Information about the surrounding area may be found here.

We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Requirements:

** This vacancy announcement has been EXTENDED ; previous applicants need not REapply ** Applicants who previously applied do not need to apply again to be considered but may take this opportunity to update information/resume/responses or submit required documentation outlined in the vacancy announcement.

OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining applicant's qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, the applicant must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that they possess the skill level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Motor Vehicle Operator (Fire) without more than normal supervision.

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.

WG Screen-out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. This must be verifiable on your application. Work is defined as: loading and unloading cargo by hand and forklift; ensuring cargo is appropriately secured; and safely transporting various types of hazardous materials.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Effort : Work involves reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, feet and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Frequently lifts, moves, or carries items weighing up to 150 pounds while handling cargo. Makes couplings between vehicle and towed equipment and secures cargo with chains, binders and straps requiring moderate physical effort in that chains, bars, hooks, etc. must be lifted and properly secured.

Working Conditions : The MVO is required to work outside and is exposed to bad weather conditions while loading and unloading cargo and while performing vehicle inspections and maintenance. May be exposed to loud noises from trucks, helicopters and other aircraft. Drives in different types of traffic and weather conditions including heavy smoke and is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents while driving, or when loading and unloading
vehicles. The MVO is subject to cuts, bruises, sprains, or broken bones as a result of accidents while driving, or when loading and unloading vehicles. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) i.e. gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety toe boots, etc. is required.