**VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT**

** School Bus Driver Re-Advertisement**

**UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR**

BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION

Salem, OR **POSITION TITLE & GRADE:**

School Bus Driver Re-Advertisement, 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

2

Issue Date: 12/28/2021

Closing Date: 01/26/2022 - 3:30 pm, 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 Educations mission, which is to provide high quality education opportunities from early childhood through life while considering a tribes 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. Indian preference eligible that are not currently employed in the Federal Service will be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority (Schedule A). 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

Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required. Drivers must meet all applicable State and Federal requirements for CDL. No DWI arrest or conviction within the past two years; no more than one DWI conviction in ones lifetime. All applicants must demonstrate the ability to follow written and oral instructions. Must pass an annual physical exam and have negative drug test results as condition of employment.

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:**

A Commercial Drivers 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 Low 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 , Motor Vehicle Operators License and Driving Record for full consideration. Incumbent must possess a valid state drivers license.

* All male applicants born afte