Department: Department of the Army
Agency: Army National Guard Units (Title 32)
Job Announcement Number: NJ15-125 (1448775) SALARY RANGE: $22.91
to
$26.81
/ Per Hour OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 to
Monday, August 17, 2015 SERIES & GRADE: WG-5703-08 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time –
Excepted Service Permanent DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location:
Lawrenceville, NJ View Map
WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens and Non Citizens SECURITY CLEARANCE: Not Applicable SUPERVISORY STATUS: No JOB SUMMARY:
THE NEW JERSEY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
FEDERAL TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
THIS IS A MILITARY POSITION
NJ 15-125, VIN# 1448775
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR, WG-5703-08, PD# D0843000
USPFO, Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Starting Salary: $22.91PH
Salary Range: $22.91- $26.81PH
OPENING DATE CLOSING DATE
14 July 2015 17 August 2015
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
AREA I: All New Jersey Army National Guard (NJNG) Technicians
AREA II: All Members of the NJNG
If a New Jersey Air National Guard (NJANG) member is selected, the person must transfer to the NJARNG, and may be required to attend U.S. Army Basic Training. Applicant may contact an Army National Guard Recruiter.
If the individual selected is currently on a title 10 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.
APPOINTMENT STATUS: ( X ) EXCEPTED ( ) NON-DUAL STATUS
This is a Dual Status Excepted Service Technician position in the New Jersey Army National Guard
( ) OFFICER ( ) WARRANT OFFICER ( X ) ENLISTED
MINIMUM RANK: SPC/E-4 MAXIMUM RANK: SSG/E-6
APPLICANTS ABOVE THE MAXIMUM RANK:
Applicants with an enlisted rank that exceeds the maximum advertised rank for the position may be considered. Applicant must provide a statement with their resume/application which indicates their willingness to accept a reduction in military rank. If selected, reduction in military rank is required to prevent grade inversion.
MILITARY POSITION: Any unit in the New Jersey Army National Guard
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP STATUS: Employment in this position requires concurrent military assignment to a compatible military position in the New Jersey National Guard in one of the following military specialty codes: 88M, 92A, or 92Y
LEVEL OF CLEARANCE/INVESTIGATION: MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRING.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS : N/A
PRE-PLACEMENT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: N/A
SELECTING OFFICIAL: CW2 Randall Williams, Warehouse Supervisor
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Occasional Travel
Occasional Travel May Be Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must become a member of the New Jersey Army National Guard. DUTIES:
The following list of duties is not conclusive but provides a brief snapshot of the duties that may be required for this position: A copy of the complete position description is available in the Human Resource Office.
MAJOR DUTIES: Operates primarily straight-in-line trucks which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 32,000 pounds and/or truck tractors with semi trailers or full trailers to transport personnel or pick up and deliver supplies, materials or equipment. Ensures shipping and accounting documents are with the shipment and reflect actual condition,quantities and type of material. May performs warehouse work to include issuing receiving and inventorying equipment, supplies and materials; loading and unloading of trucks; storing and pulling warehouse stock; packing and unpacking material; and repairing or replacing items on equipment. May perform a variety of extensive servicing and light maintenance work on assigned vehicles.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BONUS/INCENTIVERECIPIENTS: If you are currently receiving any type of incentive such as,bonus, student loan repayment, or GI Bill kicker, these incentives will stop effective on the first day of full time employment with the National Guard.Contact your Education Services Office with any questions and to determine if you will incur a debt.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF A CURRENT UNEXPIRED STATE VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience which demonstrates the ability to follow instructions and safely operate the type of equipment required to accomplish the duties of the position.
Please address the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s) in your resume: Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be further evaluated on the following KSAs considered essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must have 12 months experience which demonstrates the ability to operate one or more motor vehicles including platform trucks, van trucks, fuel trucks, stake trucks, dump trucks, and trash removal trucks which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of more than 11,700 kilograms (26,000 pounds) and up to 14,400 kilograms (less than 32,000 pounds).
SKILL and KNOWLEDGE to operate vehicles that have limited maneuverability; have more than one body and two breaking systems; or are oversized.
SKILL to operate these vehicles over a variety of roads including interstate highways, narrow country roads, and on steep winding grades .
KNOWLEDGE of turning the vehicles, in elevating the condition and load limits of bridges, in scheduling weigh points, and in accessing traffic conditions and hazards, locally and over long-distance routes in unfamiliar geographic areas.
KNOWLEDGE of warehousing plans and accepted warehousing methods, procedures and techniques.
ABILITY to perform a variety of extensive servicing and light maintenance work on assigned vehicles.
SUBSTITUTION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: N/A
APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH THEIR RESUME
Current Resume (name on resume must match current military ID or driver’s license)
Current valid unexpired state driver’s License
ANG/AIR FORCE: Current Records Review Record (RIP)
ARNG/Army: Current Personal Qualifications Report (PQR)
Proof of Security Clearance Level (if applicable)
DD214 for applicants who are separated from military service. This includes anyone who is no longer in the military.
Army Applicant must provide a copy of printout from JPAS. Applicant can obtain this from their Unit JPAS Manager (If Applicable
Other branches of military service equivalent military personal information that will provide current military rank, ASVAB Scores, clearance level etc.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
EVALUATION METHODS: Applications will be reviewed to determine basic eligibility. Applicants must meet the basic qualifications for the position, including any selective placement factors, in order to be considered basically qualified. Selection for this position will be made without consideration of race, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, lawful political or other affiliation, membership or non membership in an employee organization, physical handicap which does not prevent normal performance of duties, or other non-merit factor. Complete and accurate information must be provided on your resume or application. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
METHOD OF SELECTION: NJDMDVA TPR 335.A – MERIT PLACEMENT PLAN. BENEFITS:
The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.
Main site for new federal employees – http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp
Flexible Spending Accounts – This Program allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Health Insurance – The FEHB Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Leave – Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Life Insurance – The FEGLI Program offers Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance – The FLTCIP provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, step-parents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/
OTHER INFORMATION:
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Under 5 USC 2108& 5CFR 211, Veteran’s Preference criteria does not apply.
Permanent Change of Stations (PCS) not authorized.
Financial Suitability – It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual’s employment experience will be used only to determine the person’s qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills,and abilities. Although an individual’s personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must
provide both of the following parts:
1. Your responses to the
Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Your resume and any other
documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
(name on resume must match current military ID or driver’s license)
TO APPLY ONLINE
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59PM
(EST) on Monday, August 17, 2015 to receive consideration.
T o begin, click Apply
Online to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing account. Follow
the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and
complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your
responsibility to ensure that your responses and appropriate documentation are
submitted prior to the closing date. Monday, August 17, 2015
T o verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application
Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The
‘Details’ page will display the status of your application, the documentation
received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to
this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the
virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS
account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select
your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your
application will be incomplete.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you
to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do
NOT fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online
responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
TO FAX DOCUMENTS
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable
to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and
provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1448775
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax
all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by
11:59 PM (EST) on TAG: Monday, August 17, 2015 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of
your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
TO APPLY BY FAX
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
Click the following link
to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your
responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf
Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any
supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page
for your fax transmission.
EXCEPTION TO POLICY : NJANG & ARNG military members DEPLOYED may submit
their applications by email or fax. OPM Form 1203FX, resume, and other
documents (application must be accompanied with Title 10 orders) must be
submitted by the vacancy closing date to the following: E-mail: ng.nj.njarng.mbx.nj-job-submission@mail.mil or
Fax# 609-562-0855, ATTN: J1-HRO-TB-S.
TAG: View Occupational Questionnaire CLICK ON LINK TO VIEW
QUESTIONNAIRE
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
For this vacancy announcement
the following documents are required:
Current Resume
Current valid unexpired
state driver’s license
ANG/AIR FORCE: Current
Records Review Record (RIP);
ARNG/Army: Current Personal
Qualifications Report (PQR);
Proof of Security Clearance Level (if applicable)
Other branches of military service
equivalent military personal information that will provide current
military rank, ASVAB Scores, clearance level etc.
DD214: For applicants who are
separated from military service. This includes anyone who is no longer in
the military.
This position requires a Secret
Clearance, if applicant is not a member of the Air Force, ANG or Air Force
Reserve, must provide military documentation to prove they hold at least a
secret clearance.
It is the applicant’s responsibility
to ensure the RIP/PQR is current. If the applicant has been promoted and
the RIP/PQR does not reflect the new rank then the applicant must provide an
order or other military documentation with their resume reflecting the new rank
and date of rank.
If the applicant has any questions,
doe not understand, or not sure what applies to their particular situation
please call
Unique A. Wilson
(609)562-0889
UNIQUE.A.WILSON.MIL@MAIL.MIL
NOTE: If any document
required in this vacancy announcement is missing from your packet, please
provide a brief explanation of the reason which will be taken into
consideration during the qualification process.
APPLICATIONS DETERMINED TO BE INCOMPLETE,
INCORRECT OR INSUFFICIENT UPON INITIAL REVIEW WILL NOT RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
HELPFUL HINTS:
DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS, about the
experience that relates to the position you are applying for.
Be sure to include all work history,
both military and civilian, that is relevant to position applying for,
Provide the month and year of the
dates of experience.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Unique A. Wilson
Phone: (609)562-0889
Email: UNIQUE.A.WILSON.MIL@MAIL.MIL
Agency Information:
New Jersey National Guard
Human Resources Office
3650 Saylors Pond Road
Joint Base MDL,
NJ
08640-7600
USA
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
Instructions for completing the OPM 1203-FX:
If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
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