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Summary This position is assigned to Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Division (N9); Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Branch (N926); NAS Whidbey Island. Incumbent serves as a Motor Vehicle Operator providing transportation services in support of CYP. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Drives vehicles on a regular and non-regular basis to various destinations as required to provide transportation services or other required movement of children in support of the overall CYP mission. Government vehicles may vary from sedans, station wagons, sport utility vehicles, or school/activity buses. Drives vehicles over Federal, state, and country roads through all traffic conditions depending upon the type of vehicle operated and the purpose for which it is operated. Keeps trips records and/or logs, showing time of departure, trip mileage, gasoline and oil consumptions, etc. Reports delays, defects in vehicle operations, accidents, damages, emergencies, or traffic violations to supervisor. Responsible for checking vehicle to make sure all patrons have removed their personal belongings and that all trash is removed at the end of the trip. Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle. Drives vehicles over pre-determined routes, arriving and departing at scheduled times. Operates doors to allow passengers to enter and leave the vehicle and help the passengers on other courteous ways when necessary. Responsible for maintaining decorum of all passengers, especially children, via the use of developmentally appropriate communication and positive guidance techniques. May personally load or assisting with loading and unloading of materials, supplies, or passengers Enforces conduct and safety rules. Responds to emergency and non-emergency situations. Ensures passenger safety. Transports children to and from school in the mornings and afternoon as required. Maintains supervision and accountability of all children at all times while working alone or while working as a team with CYP employees, volunteers, and/or contractors. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain valid State Driver's License and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or C with a Passenger endorsement. Knowledge of height, width, length and weight of vehicles in order to judge overhead and side clearances, turning radius, braking distance and the safe distance to be maintained from preceding vehicles. Knowledge to determine the shortest and safest route and be able to recognize hazardous conditions and change route to avoid these conditions. Knowledge of safety rules and regulations, also other posted rules for moving vehicles. Skill in handling the controls for starting, stopping, backing, and driving the vehicle in a safe manner. Skill to smoothly apply brakes and shift gears when necessary. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skill. Ability to accurately complete written reports and/or forms Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information First review of applicants on April 17, 2025 Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test. All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05. Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.