Child and Youth Program Motor Vehicle Operator

Summary

Position 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.

• Drive vehicles on a regular and non‑regular basis to various destinations 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.
• Drive 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.
• Keep trip records and/or logs, showing time of departure, trip mileage, gasoline and oil consumption, etc. Report delays, defects in vehicle operations, accidents, damages, emergencies, or traffic violations to supervisor.
• Be 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. Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of vehicle.
• Drive vehicles over pre‑determined routes, arriving and departing at scheduled times.
• Operate doors to allow passengers to enter and leave the vehicle and help passengers on other courteous ways when necessary. Maintain decorum of all passengers, especially children, via developmentally appropriate communication and positive guidance techniques. May personally load or assist with loading and unloading of materials, supplies, or passengers.
• Enforce conduct and safety rules. Respond to emergency and non‑emergency situations. Ensure passenger safety.
• Transport children to and from school in the mornings and afternoons as required.
• Maintain supervision and accountability of all children at all times while working alone or with CYP employees, volunteers, and/or contractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
• Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Must pass a pre‑employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
• Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
• Hours of work will vary as required by the needs of the program to include rotating shifts, irregular tours of duty including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid State Driver’s License and a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B or C with a Passenger endorsement.
• The use of profanity (verbal or non‑verbal), hostile or aggressive behavior, or socially unacceptable affectionate behavior is prohibited.
• First aid, CPR and other safety procedures knowledge preferred. Completion of first aid, CPR and other safety training within 60 days of hire is required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• Must be able to stand, sit, squat, kneel, bend, crawl and lift up to 100 lbs. up to eight hours per day. Must be able to work early mornings, late evenings, occasional weekends, and split shifts.

• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid State Driver's License and a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B or C with a Passenger endorsement.
• Knowledge of height, width, length and weight of vehicles 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…