Transportation Assistant (OA) - Department of Defense - Belgium, WI

Do you want to work for an exciting educational organization, with the children of our dedicated U.S. Military members? Our mission is to provide an exemplary education that inspires and prepares all students for success in a dynamic, global environment. Come work for the Department of Defense Education Activity, DoDEA-Europe!

Positions are located in: Bitburg, Germany; Spangdahlem, Germany; Brussels, Belgium; Mons, Belgium; Sterrebeek, Belgium; Brunssum, The Netherlands; Cambridgeshire, UK; Norfolk, UK; Northants, UK; North Yorkshire, UK; Suffolk, UK. Maps showing these geographical locations can be found at: http://www.dodea.edu/Europe/schools-by-area.cfm.
Who May Apply:

U.S. citizens

in the local commuting area who are current career/career-conditional Federal

employees in the competitive service; individuals on leave without pay;

reinstatement eligibles; individuals on an interchange agreement; U.S. citizen

family members as defined by the DODI 1400.25, Vol. 1232; military spouse

eligibles; Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles;

and/or 30% disabled veterans may apply. All Veteran Recruitment

Appointment (VRA) and (VEOA) eligibles may apply as well.

This announcement may be used for the purpose of filling multiple positions throughout the school year. There is no guarantee if or when a specific position may become available.

Duties
This position is a developmental position. It may be filled at either the GS-06 or the GS-07 grade level.

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT (OA), GS-2102-06 target 07

In this position, you provide technical support for bus passenger transportation services to students at schools in a military community. Assist Transportation Operations Specialist(s) in planning, administering and coordinating student transportation operations. Plan and recommend the most cost-effective and efficient new routes and recommends revisions to existing routes. Monitor the performance of contract bus drivers and physical condition of buses to ensure compliance with contract specifications and performance-based statements of work (PBSOW). Gather transportation requirements data from school administrators, perform cost comparisons and order transportation for curricular field trips, co-curricular sports and academic enrichment activities.

Travel Required

Relocation Authorized

Job Requirements
Job Requirements
Key Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
  


• See Other Information for details on ordinarily residents and dual citizens
  


• You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination
  


• Male applicants must meet Selective Service requirements
  

Qualifications
Click on link below to view qualification standard. http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs2100/2102.htm

GS-06 position:

In order to qualify for this position, you need one year of specialized experience at the GS-05 level. Examples of specialized experience include: reviewing documentation to ensure it is complete, correct, and complies with all policies and procedures; compiling data for use in the evaluation of programs or policies or to determine eligibility for services; using office automation software to edit or modify a variety of reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence; entering financial data into an automated financial system; and communicating orally to audiences with differing levels of comprehension (e.g. children, passengers, contracted staff, etc.).

GS-07 position:

In order to qualify for this position, you need one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level. Examples of specialized experience include: assisting in the implementation of a transportation program (e.g., assisting in the development of transportation routes; registering riders; providing guidance on transportation program policies, etc.); analyzing data to determine the effectiveness, durability, or efficiency of policies, programs, or equipment; using office automation software to create a variety of reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence; monitoring and tracking financial data in an automated financial system; and communicating a program’s policies and procedures orally to audiences with differing levels of comprehension (e.g. children, passengers, contracted staff, etc.).

There is no substitution of education for experience at either grade level.

Are You Qualifying Based on Education? A photocopy of all OFFICIAL college/university transcripts (front and back) must be submitted. To receive the maximum allowable credit you must include all transcripts (front and back) for each degree earned to include any additional courses currently in progress. Any transcripts submitted that are not in English or not official will be removed from the application and will not be considered. (Transcripts must be in English.)

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All candidates must be U.S. Citizens and reside within the local commuting area where the position is located. Local commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a work site that encompasses the localities where people live and reasonably can be expected to travel back and forth daily to work based on the generally held expectations of the local community.

All requirements must be met at time of certification. You are advised to submit your documents promptly as part of your application package.

Work schedules may be part-time, full-time or school year seasonal. Some positions are part-time with seasonal work schedules. School year seasonal work schedules include periods in a non-pay/non-duty status during the holiday, spring and summer recess periods.

A qualified typist is required for this position (40wpm).

Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a USAREUR driver’s license.

Applicants may be required to complete a 1-year probationary or trial period.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements.

You will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer in accordance with DoD Regulation 7000.14R.

Selectee must undergo Background Checks IAW DoDI 1402.5 (e.g. Local Files Check, State Criminal History Records Check, and National Agency Check Inquiries). Employment in these positions is subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet/maintain these requirements may be grounds for termination.

Security Clearance
Public Trust – Background Investigation

Additional Information