The position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Asheville VA Medical Center (VAMC). The incumbent is a staff member of the Veterans Transportation Section, serves in the capacity of Motor Vehicle Operator Work Leader and transporting the Medical Center patients, supplies, materials, mail, etc. ***This position has a $5,000 recruitment bonus with a 1 year service agreement!***

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Motor Vehicle Operating Operates diesel, electric and gasoline-powered vehicles with gross vehicle weight of up to and including 26,001 pounds. These vehicles can carry loads weighing up to and including one ton. Included are vehicles such as the 16- passenger bus, vans, trucks, automobiles. Vehicle specially equipped with stretcher and (non-emergency) medical equipment or may be equipped with special purpose powered equipment such as a wheelchair lifts or lift gates. Performs preventive maintenance, cleaning and emergency repairs to motor vehicles. Operate vehicles transporting government personnel, patients, material and supplies to Asheville VAMC properties, Asheville VAMC sites of care, Asheville VAMC offsite administrative offices, over local, state, and interstate roads. Leader Duties Provide guidance to the (5) motor vehicle operators (MVO) to assure that activities that activities are being performed in accordance with established procedures. Ensures work assignments of the team are carried out by performing a range of duties such as: Assesses daily workload and leads in performing required tasks; individuals must do a walk around of each vehicle on a daily basis. Distributes and balances the workload among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization and assures completion and timeliness of the work. Provides on the job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices, and other VA/VHA and General Services Administration (GSA) rules, regulations, and tracking compliances regarding MVOs. Reviews work in progress and completed work for compliance and timeliness, based on the supervisor's workload objectives. Performs additional duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator Leader/PD044350 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/10/2023. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Attention to DetailCustomer ServiceFlexibilityIntegrity/HonestyLeadership Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The daily duties performed by the incumbent consist of climbing in and out of vehicles, and the ability to maneuver longer and heavier vehicles such as patient vehicles. Moderate to heavy physical effort is required of handling objects weighting up to and over 50 pounds especially when loading and unloading patients. Incumbent must be physically sound and have good coordination of eyes, hands, feet, and vision and depth perception. Incumbent must be mentally alert to traffic hazards and dangers of the highway. Incumbent must be able to pass annual VA medical exams.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Charles George VA Medical Center 1100 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805 US
• Name: Alician Lott
• Phone: 478-272-1210 X72908
• Email: [email protected]