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23-D34N23-315

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

School Bus Driver

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION
T'iis Ts'ozi Bi'Olta' (Crownpoint Community School)
Crownpoint, NM
POSITION TITLE & GRADE:
School Bus Driver , CY-5703-02

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full time, School Year

$19.77 TO $28.09, Per Hour


LOCATION:
T'iis Ts'ozi Bi'Olta' (Crownpoint Community School), Crownpoint, NM
 
23-D34N23-315, 


1

04/29/22

05/20/22 - 04:30 pm, Mountain (DST) Timezone

The Bureau of Indian Education's mission is to provide quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs for cultural and economic well-being and in keeping with the wide diversity of Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages as distinct cultural and governmental entities. The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.

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STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Incumbent will create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment to ensure the holistic development of each student and staff member through cultural, social, spiritual, physical and academic experience. Incumbent will support the Bureau of Indian Education’s mission, which is to provide high quality education opportunities from early childhood through life while considering a tribe’s need for cultural and economic well-being. In performing this mission, the BIE takes into account the spiritual, mental, physical, and cultural aspects of school-aged children within their family and tribal community. To meet its trust responsibility to Indian Tribes, BIE works to strengthen education opportunities for American Indian students to be successful and competitive globally; to enhance student participation in their tribal communities; and support tribes in nation-building, in development of the next generation of tribal leaders.

The incumbent of this position operates a school bus on assigned routes transporting students to and from school on regularly established schedules. In addition, they are required to transport students on field trips and to and from medical facilities as necessary. Drivers are responsible for the supervision of students and for assuring the safety of students while being transported. They may be required to perform other driving duties, including picking up supplies, transporting students and adults on town trips, and picking up special items needed by the school. Some of these driving tasks may include operation of carryalls, sedans, flatbed and pickup trucks. Drivers are required to perform daily vehicle maintenance checks, and clean buses on a regular basis. This includes performance of other scheduled maintenance and services on all school vehicles. Drivers typically are required to complete preventive maintenance records and accident reports as necessary.

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY:

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE:

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Refer to BIE Job Category Standards for additional qualification requirements and substitutions for education. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the BIE Job Category Standard.


BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or GED and a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) are required. Drivers must meet all applicable State and Federal requirements for CDL. No DWI arrest or conviction within the past two years; no more than one DWI conviction in one’s lifetime. All applicants must demonstrate the ability to follow written and oral instructions.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is an absolute requirement for this position. A valid CDL must be maintained as a condition of employment; failure to do so will result in removal from these positions. In accordance with Department of Interior/Indian Affairs’ Drug-Free Workplace Program, all positions with CDL requirements are “Testing Designated Positions”. Therefore, as a condition of employment, incumbents of these positions are subject to random drug testing.

An annual physical examination is required. Incumbents may be required to wear personal protective equipment as necessary.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Driver must be able to lift over 50 pounds and must be in excellent physical condition. Good distant vision in one eye and ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters are required, glasses permitted. Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, is required. Good hand and foot coordination required. In addition, incumbent must have mental and emotional stability.

Occasionally, incumbent may be required to travel for training purposes or attendance at meetings away from the duty station.


BASIS OF RATING:

Once the announcement has closed, all applicants for this position will be rated based upon the extent and quality of their experience, training and/or education as reflected on their resume.  The judgement of qualification will be based on materials submitted, therefore, it is the applicants’ advantage to give complete thorough and complete information in a neat and orderly fashion.


SPECIAL REFERENCE:

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position. 
  • Applicant is subject to a favorable background investigation. This is a Non-Critical Low Risk Position subject to a favorable adjudicated background investigation.
  • Subject to a probationary period for equivalent to two (2) academic semesters, which may be extended. 
  • A pre-employment physical examination will be required. 
  • Negative drug test validation is required. 
  • The incumbent is required to drive a motor vehicle to conduct business at field locations. You MUST submit a current GSA Form 3607, Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record for full consideration. Incumbent must possess a valid state driver’s license.
  • All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, will be required to complete the certification document to confirm their selective service status. 
  • Government Housing MAY be available. 
  • Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid.


NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian Preference, education, training and/or experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE.
HOW TO APPLY:

Required Documents

NOTE: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

To apply for this position, submit a complete Application Package to include the following:

  • Your resume which may be submitted in any written format of your choice. It must clearly identify the following:
    • Vacancy Announcement Number
    • Month and year of High School Graduation or date GED information received PLUS name of school, city, and state.
    • Complete contact information for employer reference (your supervisor) for last 12 months of employment. If none is available, you must provide a professional reference which is a person not related to you and who knows your qualifications and fitness for the kind of job for which you are applying.
  • Your resume must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Your work experience must contain the following:
    • Job Title
    • Duties
    • Accomplishments
    • Employer’s name and address
    • Supervisor's name and phone number
    • Starting and ending date (month and year)
    • Hours per week
    • Salary
  • Claiming Indian Preference: Form BIA 4432, available at Verification of Indian Preference for Employment (PDF), Verification of Indian Preference for employment, is required for claiming Indian Preference. The form must be completed by the appropriate official with the federally recognized tribe where the applicant is enrolled as a member. No other form will be accepted.
Additional Documents (Optional):
  1. Form BIA 4432, available at Verification of Indian Preference for Employment (PDF), Verification of Indian Preference for employment, is required for claiming Indian Preference. The form must be completed by the appropriate official with the federally recognized tribe where the applicant is enrolled as a member. No other form will be accepted.

  2. OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment can be located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf (will be required upon selection)

  3. Indian Child Protection Requirement Form, must contain original signature and date (will be required upon selection). This position is covered by P.L. 101-647, Indian Children Protection Requirements, and persons convicted of crimes enumerated in the law are not eligible for the position. (2019 version) https://www.bie.edu/sites/default/files/documents/idc2-104343.pdf

  4. Copy of Official College Transcripts can be submitted as verification of post-secondary education. (If selected, applicant must provide Official College Transcripts for final verification and pay setting.)

  5. Form GSA 3607, Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record, available at: https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/motor-vehicle-operators-license-and-driving-record, (USE NONFILLABLE PDF VERSION). Optional during the application process; however, selectee will be required to submit as part of the pre-appointment process.

  6. Copy of most recent SF-50, Notification of personnel Action, for current or former Federal employees to indicate prior Federal service and/or highest previous rate.

  7. DD214 (member copy 4) for consideration of service credit for leave purposes.

Applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted by them in their applications.

  • Applications become part of the official record and will not be duplicated or returned.

  • This office will accept telefaxed applications.

  • Applications mailed using Government postage and/or envelopes are in violation of OPM and postal regulations and not be considered.

  • E-mailed applications/resumes will NOT be accepted.

Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by 05/20/22 - 04:30 pm, Mountain (DST).


Crownpoint Community School
P.O. Box 178
Crownpoint, NM 87313

(505) 786-6163

Julius Casamero, School Bus Driver Leader, (505) 786-6159, Derryl Long; Business Specialist (505) 786-6159

For VERIFICATION of our receipt of your application-resume, please contact: Julius Casamero, School Bus Driver Leader, (505) 786-6159, Derryl Long; Business Specialist (505) 786-6159

Application Deadline

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