The Motor Vehicle Operator Leader is stationed at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN. The Motor Vehicle Operator Lead works under the supervision of the Mobility Manger. The Motor Vehicle Operator Work Lead WL-5703-06 is responsible for providing day-to-day administrative leadership and guidance to the Memphis VTS Motor Vehicle Operators.

Duties

This position will operate within the Veteran Transportation Program (VTP) program at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center and will provide transportation to veterans and their registered care givers living in rural areas of the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VAMC and surrounding satellite clinic catchment areas.Duties will include but are not limited to: Drives one or more types of patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans/buses and other types of transport vehicles, capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers. Operates the doors to allow passengers to enter and leave the vehicle. Follows all applicable and current laws, regulations, VA directives, policies etc. Uses two-way radio (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations, in accordance with FCC rules and regulations. Uses multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and daily duties. Uses Mobile Data Computer(MDC) for GPS directional service, register Veterans boarding and unloading the vehicle, communicate via the MDC with the schedule/dispatchers needed. Drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs. Arrives at and departs from pick-up and discharge points at scheduled times. Picks up patients from private homes, nursing homes, hospitals, and doctor's offices and in some cases housing and employment areas in a timely and courteous manner. Deals with patients, families of patients, charge nurses, doctors and other medical staff in a professional and courteous manner. Follows assigned routes unless directed by dispatcher; proceeds only to designated areas or hospital; cooperates in a coordinated, constantly flowing efforts. Transports patients safely in a manner that minimizes disruption and to personnel and ensure maximum comfort during travel, prevents shock, ensures freedom of breathing. Loads and unloads patients safely. Participates in Service Safety activities and attends schedule safety training as directed by supervisor. Drives a minimum of a four-hour period with the ability to stay mentally alert. Manges patient in an appropriate manage that have behavioral problems per the skills and instructions received in training for the Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior. Maintains records and documents actions, such as operator inspection checklist/forms and accident/incident reports. Works mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather. Drives drive in rural areas and during time of very congested Metropolitan traffic and/or construction zones. Work Schedule: Full-time: 8:00am-4:30pm Position Description/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator Leader/PD504540 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement,10/13/2023 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:Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and DependabilityWork Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) 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: Physical exertion related to such as lifting. pushing. pulling, or carrying objects of varying wrights. sizes. and shapes. Occasionally may be required to assist in moving or transporting patients up to 300 pounds andlifting equipment up to 50 pounds. Physical effort related to movements such as standing. walking. turning. stooping. bending. running, climbing. crawling. and bending. The employee exerts moderate physical effort in operating. turning. backing. and controlling vehicles which carry heavy loads and many people.

Contacts

• Address Memphis VA Medical Center 1030 Jefferson Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 US
• Name: Andrea Layman
• Phone: (858) 552-8585 X7050
• Email: [email protected]