Motor Vehicle Operator Leader.

Smithsonian Institution

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator Leader to help manage work schedules and lead a team of Motor Vehicle Operators and Engineering Equipment Operators across Pennsy Facility (Landover, MD), Garber Facility (Suitland, MD), and National Zoological Park (Washington, DC).

Responsibilities include prioritizing work, developing shuttle schedules, preparing reports, and maintaining vehicle/inventory records; candidates must meet medical, background, and CDL requirements and

Qualifications

Pass pre-employment background investigation.
Must hold CDL Class B with P Endorsement and provide photocopy.
Must meet medical requirements.
Clean driving record with no major violations.
May work late shifts, weekends and holidays; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Assist with work schedules and lead Motor Vehicle Operators and Engineering Equipment Operators across three locations.
Develop and evaluate shuttle service schedules and analyze cost efficiency.
Prepare monthly status reports for the supervisor.
Maintain records for vehicle and heavy equipment inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Operations planning

Report writing

Communication

Tools

CDL Class B with P Endorsement

Job description

Duties

The Motor Vehicle Operator Leader assists with work schedules and leading the activities of the Motor Vehicle Operators and Engineering Equipment Operators assigned to three geographical locations Pennsy Facility, Landover, MD, Garber Facility, Suitland, MD and National Zoological Park, Washington, DC.

In This Position, You Will

Determine priorities and schedules, plan work schedules and sequence of operations for subordinates and establishes deadlines and priorities.
Develop and evaluate Shuttle Service Schedules, maintains a utilization of assigned mobile assets, prepares monthly status reports to the supervisor, and performs management analyses of the cost and efficiency of service and manpower requirements.
Assist in the preparation of reports regarding production, equipment, material and maintenance required, and personnel management.
Maintain record keeping for vehicle and heavy equipment inventory.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
May need to complete a Probationary Period
Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the physical ability to perform moderately heavy work including lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 lbs.; work outside in all weather conditions with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen and insects; climb ladders and stairs; and stand and walk for extended periods.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.

For information on the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, see

Additional Conditions Of Employment

Candidate must pass a pre-screening Drug Testing.
Candidate must have a CDL License Class - B with P Endorsement. (Candidate must submit a photocopy of CDL License, front and rear)
Candidate must meet medical requirements.
Candidate must have and maintain a clean driving record, to include no major or serious violations as defined by the respective state.
Candidate must wear employer-issued clothing as designated.
Candidate may be required to work late shifts, weekends and holidays and is subject to being called in for emergencies to restore the Smithsonian Institution to normal operations.
Intermittent travel is required.

Qualifications

In order to be rated qualified, an applicant's overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

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.

Additional information

This position is included in the bargaining unit.

Recruitment Incentive:

Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.

Note:

This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.

Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.

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