Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Van Driver (Local Government) Wayne County Area Agency on Aging (Part-Time) in Pennsylvania
Van Driver (Local Government) Wayne County Area Agency on Aging (Part-Time)
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4722487)
Apply
Van Driver (Local Government) Wayne County Area Agency on Aging (Part-Time)
Salary
$13.35 Hourly
Location
Wayne County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Part-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-11793-L0886
Department
Local Government
Division
AN Wayne Co Aaa
Opening Date
11/13/2024
Closing Date
11/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L0886
Position Number
80001334
Union
Non-Union
Bargaining Unit
LG
Pay Group
LG
Bureau / Division Code
88101164
Bureau / Division
AN Wayne Co Area Agency on Aging
Worksite Address
323 Tenth Street
City
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18431
Contact Name
Paula Wehrmann
Contact Phone
570.253.4262
Contact Email
pwehrmann@waynecountypa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Do you enjoy helping others? Are you considered a great listener? If you love driving and working independently consider becoming an essential part of our transportation team. Wayne County Area Agency on Aging is looking for a Van Driver to interact and provide a necessary service to residents in need of door-to-door transportation service. This position gives you the opportunity to leave a positive footprint in the community while enhancing the lives of our members in need. Apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a part-time Van Driver, you will be tasked with enhancing the mobility of consumers by providing professional and accessible transportation in a safe, reliable, comfortable, and courteous manner. Work includes independently operating a county vehicle an average of 150 miles each day. This is an opportunity to provide transportation services as well as social contact for our consumers. Excellent communication skills are required, both person to person and via two-way radio. You must have patience and the ability to assist consumers, including senior adults and wheelchair-dependent consumers along rough payment or unpaved paths. As every day is different, you must be willing to easily adjust your daily work schedule.
If you are a people-person, we highly encourage you to join our team to make a positive impact throughout the community as you provide assistance and socialization to the consumers of Wayne County!
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Part-time employment, 14 to 21+ hours per week.
Work hours vary between 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with limited hours on Saturday.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year of employment which required operation of a motor vehicle as a regular duty; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
You must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Conditions of Employment:
No suspension of driver’s license within the last three years.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, or Wayne counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will notbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test oncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
01
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania legislatively allows the Department of Aging and Area Agencies on Aging to provide preference to candidates who are 60 years of age or older. Please indicate yes if you qualify for this aging preference.
Yes
No
02
Do you possess one or more years of full-time employment which required the operation of a motor vehicle as a regular job duty?
Yes
No
03
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
04
Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
05
If you answered "Yes", please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
06
Has your driver's license been suspended within the last three years?
Yes
No
07
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)
Yes
08
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - VEHICLES DRIVEN TO TRANSPORT PASSENGERS
Operate a motor vehicle, such as a 12-passenger van, mini-van, small transit bus, or passenger car that is equipped to transport clients or persons with disabilities to and from various activities and/or appointments, to include senior citizens, patients, and/or persons with intellectual or physical disabilities who may use mobility devices and may require assistance to enter and exit vehicle.
Level of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your experience gained through regular employment or volunteer work.
A. I have experience performing ALL aspects of this work behavior, including driving a vehicle that is equipped to transport clients or persons with physical or intellectual disabilities to and from activities or appointments, and assisting them to enter and exit vehicle.
B. I have experience performing MOST aspects of this work behavior, including driving a van, small bus, passenger car, or other motorized vehicle to transport clients to activities or appointments.
C. I have experience performing SOME aspects of this work behavior, including driving a van, small bus, passenger car, or other motorized vehicle to transport passengers.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
09
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The specific duties you performed (driving which vehicles, assisting passengers, etc.)
Your level of responsibility
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - CLERICAL AND VEHICLE RECORDS KEEPING
Perform clerical and vehicle records keeping tasks to include (with the use of electronic tablets, as required by the operating system) calculate and record daily mileage, time, and travel costs (gas, oil, tolls, fares, etc.) in travel logs; keep records of accountability for packages, supplies, or other items transported; complete daily reports for assigned geographical area and the people, products, or program locations served.
Level of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your experience gained through regular employment or volunteer work.
A. I have experience performing ALL aspects of this work behavior to include calculating and recording daily mileage, travel costs, and fares; recording packages and supplies transported; and accounting for people and products served in a geographical area.
B. I have experience performing MOST aspects of this work behavior to include recording travel-related data, and completing reports to account for items delivered and services performed in a geographical area.
C. I have experience performing SOME aspects of this work behavior that may include completing reports for services in an assigned geographical area, or other related record keeping.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
11
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The specific duties you performed (calculating mileage, travel costs, people accountability, etc.)
Your level of responsibility
12
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/SAFETY
Perform vehicle maintenance and safety tasks to include regularly check tires, turn signals, wipers, and horn; and fill to proper level such fluids as engine oil, brake fluid, radiator coolant, and battery water. Report any mechanical problems or unsafe vehicle conditions to supervisor. Maintain current vehicle service records and safety inspections; and regularly clean vehicle inside and outside.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your experience gained from regular employment or volunteer work.
A. I have experience performing ALL aspects of this work behavior to include regularly check tires, signals, wipers, horn; fill all fluids to proper levels; report mechanical problems or unsafe vehicle conditions to supervisor; maintain service and safety inspection records; and keep vehicle presentable and clean on inside and outside.
B. I have experience performing MOST aspects of this work behavior to include regular maintenance and safety checks of vehicle, maintain vehicle service records and safety inspections, and regularly clean vehicle.
C. I have experience performing SOME aspects of this work behavior related to routine vehicle checks and maintenance.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
13
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The specific duties you performed (vehicle maintenance, safety checks and records, etc.)
Your level of responsibility
14
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - DRIVER TRAININGSelect the driver training course(s) you have completed and furnish the additional information requested.
A. Formal Driver Training (driver school, high school driver training, etc.)
B. Defensive Driver Course
C. Other on-the-job Driver Training
D. None of the above
15
To receive credit for driver training, you must list the source(s) where you obtained this training and the course title(s) and credit hours. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
Training Source
Course Title
Credit Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov