Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Full Job Description

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.

Term Appointment NTE 3 years - Position may be filled as a term appointment NTE 3 years. Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years.

With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.

Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a term appointment will be appointed/converted into a term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.

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.

30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS Positions Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Excepted Service Overseas Family Member Appointment Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Reinstatement 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. 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.