US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

<h2>Summary</h2>
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: This position is located at Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Polk, LA
<ul>
<li>Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.</li>
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<h2>This job is open to</h2>
<h3>The public</h3>
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
<h2>Duties</h2>
<ul>
<li>Operate trucks with gross vehicle weights up to 22,000 lbs. to transport materials inside/outside of the installation.</li>
<li>Load/arrange cargo onto vehicles accounting for proper vehicle clearances, turning radius, and braking distances.</li>
<li>Direct three or more lower graded warehouse workers in daily tasks assigned by the warehouse supervisor.</li>
<li>Review the work of the lower graded workers to ensure tasks are completed correctly.</li>
<li>Inventory materials within the department to be able to efficiently receive/issue throughout the facility.</li>
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<h2>Requirements</h2>
<h3>Conditions of employment</h3>
<ul>
<li>Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.</li>
<li>A Personnel Security Investigation is required.</li>
<li>Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.</li>
<li>Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.</li>
<li>A pre-employment and annual physical examinations are required.</li>
<li>Moderate to heavy lifting up to 70 pounds may be required.</li>
<li>This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.</li>
<li>Must possess and maintain a valid stateside Class D driver's license within 30 days of employment.</li>
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<h3>Qualifications</h3>
Who May Apply: US Citizens
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.
<ul>
<li>Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator (Materials Handler) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common motor vehicle operator leader and material handler leader tasks. I can encourage and lead other employees to follow instructions. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
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<li>Physical Effort: Performs warehousing work on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, and bending and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Light effort is required to operate motor vehicles. Frequently lifts supplies and materials that weigh 70 pounds. May occasionally handle items weighing over 70 pounds
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<li>Working Conditions: Warehousing work is performed inside warehouses storage areas and on receiving or shipping docks. The areas may be cold, drafty, damp, or hot. Work is performed in close quarters in warehouse or bin aisles, ramps, or platforms. There is exposure to injury from falling stock; from handling materials and from mechanical equipment. Drives in all types of traffic and weather with exposure to possibility of serious accidents, cuts, bruises, and broken bones while driving, loading and unloading.
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<h3>Education</h3>
Position does not have a positive education requirement and does not allow for education substitution.
<h3>Additional information</h3>
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<li>Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.</li>
<li>You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.</li>
<li>This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.</li>
<li>Direct Deposit of Pay is required.</li>
<li>Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.</li>
<li>If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.</li>
<li>Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.</li>
<li>Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/</a> for more information.</li>
<li>Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.</li>
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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.
<h1>Benefits</h1>
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<h2>How you will be evaluated</h2>
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.?
<h2>Required Documents</h2>
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
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<li>Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.</li>
<li>For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.</li>
<li>Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.</li>
<li>If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.</li>
<li>For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.</li>
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2. Other supporting documents:
<ul>
<li>Cover Letter, optional</li>
<li>Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable</li>
</ul>
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
<h2>How to Apply</h2>
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/19/2026 to receive consideration
<ul>
<li>To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (<a href="https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13090491" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13090491</a>).</li>
<li>Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.</li>
<li>You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.</li>
<li>After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.</li>
<li>You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.</li>
<li>It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.</li>
<li>Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.</li>
</ul>
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (<a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/</a>), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: <a href="https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status</a>.
<h3>Agency contact information</h3>
Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
<a href="https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr%5C_public?id=app%5C_inq" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr\_public?id=app\_inq</a>
Address
JT-DD83CH WEST DHN - BAYNE DO NOT USE Fort Polk, LA 71459 US
<h3>Next steps</h3>
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
<h2>Overview</h2>
Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Polk, LA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$30.87 - $36.01 per hour
Pay scale &amp; grade
WL 6
Promotion potential
None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Up to 5% travel may be required.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
<ul>
<li>5703 Motor Vehicle Operating</li>
</ul>
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
<ul>
<li>Suitability/Fitness</li>
</ul>
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
HSJW-27-13090491-DHA
Control number
888755200

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