VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

School Bus Driver

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION
Chemawa Indian School
Salem, OR

POSITION TITLE & GRADE:
School Bus Driver, CY-5703-02

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full time, School Year

Salary Range $20.44 - $29.04, Per Hour

LOCATION:
Chemawa Indian School, Salem, OR

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:
21-CIS-013,

Vacancies

Issue Date: 09/13/21

Closing Date: 09/27/21 - 11:30 am, Pacific 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.

Responsibilities:

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, which may include picking up supplies, transporting students and adults on town trips, and picking up special items needed by the school. Drivers are required to perform daily vehicle maintenance checks and clean buses on a regular basis, including 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. They may also be assigned other school related duties, including janitorial duties, clean-up of outside areas or buildings, or assisting in the classroom, school cafeteria or dormitories. Must be able to obtain Bus Driver Certificate through Oregon Department of Education within 30 days of selection.

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:

Education: High School or GED diploma.
Experience: None

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. Must be able to obtain Bus Driver Certificate through Oregon Department of Education within 30 days of selection and must maintain a current certificate, failure to do so will result in removal from position.

An annual physical examination is required.

Incumbents may be required to wear personal protective equipment as necessary.

BIE employees occupying Title 25 positions are required to be fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2(COVID-19). Accommodations may be possible.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drivers must be able to lift over 50 lbs. and must be in excellent physical health. 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 except that some positions may be suitable for persons who are blind or deaf. In most instances, an amputation of arm, hand, leg or foot will not disqualify an applicant for appointment, although it may be necessary that this condition be compensated by use of satisfactory prosthesis. In addition, applicants must have mental and emotional stability. Occasionally, incumbents may be required to travel for training purposes or attendance at meetings 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 Moderate 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 is NOT 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):

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.
OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment can be located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf (will be required upon selection)
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
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.)
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.
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.
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 09/27/21 - 11:30 am, Pacific.

SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS:

Chemawa Indian School
3700 Chemawa Rd. NE
Salem, Oregon 97305

FAX SIGNED AND DATED APPLICATIONS TO: (503) 399-5870

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Thies, Business Technician, (503) 399-5721 extension 1224

For VERIFICATION of our receipt of your application-resume, please contact: Sarah Thies, Business Technician, (503) 399-5721 extension 1224

Application Deadline