This position supervises the Motor Vehicle Operators within the Veteran's Transportation Program in providing transportation services to the Pittsburgh VA Healthcare System's patient population. Oversees the scheduling and assignment of Government-Owned and GSA leased vehicles used for activities related to the mission of the healthcare system. This position coordinates access-to-care for the patient population. The incumbent must possess a CDL, Class B, with passenger endorsement.

Duties

The incumbent is the Supervisor of the VTS-Transportation Section directly supervising personnel on both University Drive and Heinz campuses and reports directly to the Mobility Manager. Specifically, the incumbent is responsible to perform the following actions in the performance of their job: Supervisory Duties/Subordinate Management: - Plans and schedules subordinates' work, setting and re-arranging priorities and subordinates as needed on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis; - Maintain and manages Time & Attendance for all assigned section personnel; - Administers performance plans and counseling to subordinates - Monitors driver's performance during OTJ observation (i.e., ride along during patient trips) Vehicle Management: - Reconciles all VA-Owned vehicle expenses (i.e. fuel, repair) as the Fleet Manager within the US Bank system; - Reconciles all VA-Owned vehicle usage (i.e. utilization, fuel consumption, repair and maintenance) within the FedFMS System; - Reviews all Fixed Route Special Mode transports (i.e. Wheelchair Shuttle) and provides Trip Verification; - Conducts annual inventory of all Non-Expendable Property assigned to the section listed in the Consolidated Memorandum Receipt (CMR); - Provides technical and supervisory guidance necessary to achieve the optimum use of service resource; - Assures that safety rules are properly adhered to within the section and during motor vehicle operations; Budget Management: - Provides input to higher level managers on workload data, budget estimates, repair costs, motor vehicle trip logs, and long-range work requirements; Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 12pm - 8:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: not authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Supervisory Motor Vehicle Operator/PD018460 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/29/2023. 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: Drive SafelyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)Lead or SuperviseMotor VehiclesReliability And DependabilityWork 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/Working Conditions: Work requires reaching, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Incumbent will be required to assist patients with a variety of medical conditions and/or disabilities. Associated duties require stooping, bending, lifting, climbing, and securing patients, oxygen, and wheelchairs with appropriate securing devices. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier. Must follow prescribed safety procedures using appropriate lifting methods and body mechanics for heavy lifting or moving of heavy objects. Must be able to drive for a minimum of a four-hour period and stay mentally alert. If driver realizes they are not mentally alert, they must use good judgment in pulling over at the first safe area, road- checking vehicle with walk-around inspection, and continue driving as soon as possible. Incumbent must pass a VA Physical and adhere to all VA and DOT drug and alcohol testing and guidelines.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Pittsburgh VA Medical Center 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 US
• Name: Christene Ammoscato
• Phone: (570) 824-3521 X24536
• Email: [email protected]