Working independently and with little supervision, the incumbent provides supervision over EMS Interior Design move services, assembles furnishings, stages furnishings, which are conducive to healing, safety, infection control, and code compliance to the VA Black Hills Health Care System located in Fort Meade and Rapid City, South Dakota. Additionally, operates box truck, forklift, pallet jacks and other equipment in the performance of her/his duties.

Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to: Incumbent coordinates closely with Interior Designers and complete moves as required. Incumbent is the coordinator for planned and unplanned furniture and other related moves from one location to another throughout STVHCS. The incumbent coordinates all incoming furniture deliveries and moves with the Facility Planning office. The incumbent oversees the assembly, disassembly and in reassembly of various types of furniture. Coordinates storage of furniture, and equipment in designed areas arranged by the Facility Planning office. Incumbent may be required to operate large warehouse vehicles such as cargo trucks, stake trucks, and jumbo tugs. Operates forklifts and related vehicles in holding areas on unpaved, unimproved or difficult terrain. Uses pallet jacks, side loaders, dollies and other appropriate moving equipment to complete assigned jobs. Incumbent must have a valid operator's license and have the necessary skills and knowledge to operate and preform daily duties with electric carts, forklifts and other manually operated moving equipment. Incumbent will be required to use hand and electronic tools when require to completing assigned jobs. Incumbent will ensure safety compliance is met, all machinery and equipment are to be cleaned, maintained and kept in working order. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD20857A The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Must have a valid state issued driver license.
• Pre-employment physical required
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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: Dexterity and SafetyDrive SafelyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Technical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervisionWork Practices 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: Work requires continuous standing, walking, and stooping. Lifts, carries, and moves objects weight over 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside, occasionally in bad weather, exposed to hot and cold temperatures, difficult terrain, blowing dirt and dust, drafts, noise, grease and fumes. As required, use safety equipment and clothing such as coveralls, ear protectors, safety glasses and shoes, gloves and hardhats.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Black Hills Health Care System 113 Comanche Road Fort Meade, SD 57741 US
• Name: Andrea McGuire
• Phone: 602-277-5551 X1738
• Email: [email protected]