The position is located at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago Illinois, a aligned under the Office of the Director, Fleet Operations. The primary purpose of this position is to function as lead to the motor vehicle operators in the performance of their duties.

Duties

Passing on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started, e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led. Working along with other workers and setting the pace. Demonstrating proper work methods. Assist the supervisor with vehicle estimates, modifications, maintenance and /or repairs of Medical Center assigned fleet vehicles. Obtaining needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work. Maintaining a current knowledge, and answering questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (for example, technical orders). Seeing to it that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy. Checking work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met. Utilizing automated computer software for day-to-day operations, such as but not limited to: FleetCommander, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, VISTA, VATAS, etc. Tracks attendance and leave usage. Refers leave requests to the program manager when the supervisor is not present. Urges/advises resolution to informal employee complaints within delegated limits. When appropriate refers complaints to supervisor Motor Vehicle Operator Duties including: Work at this level involves driving a motor coach equipped with a wheelchair lift and a passenger capacity of 29 ambulatory and 8 wheelchair seating positions (36,000 pounds GVW). Motor coach is used on scheduled recreation trips within the station and off the station; also drives a 20-passenger bus (16,000-pound GVW) during vacancies. Incumbent operates vehicles with a GVW of up to 36,000 GVW to plow snow and salt streets on the station on a regular recurring basis. Ensures that passengers follow safety rules and regulations. Loads passengers, wheelchairs and trip materials and equipment, ensuring patient safety and properly distributed balanced loads to prevent shifting and breakage while in transit. Performs operator safety inspections as specified in Pre-Trip Inspection Log (vehicle specific), minor maintenance, cleaning and washing vehicles. Completes trip tickets and safety inspection records. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Schedule to be discussed at interview Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisory/PD240800

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/08/2024. 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 Lead or SuperviseAbility to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)Reliability 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 is primarily performed outdoors, and the incumbent is regularly exposed to extremes of temperature, inclement weather, rain and snow. In addition to the physical effort described drivers at this level exert moderate physical effort in operating, turning, backing, and controlling vehicles which carry heavier loads or larger numbers of people than vehicles at the grade 6 level. These actions are necessary to control vehicles and equipment, and occasionally to lift heavy items of up to 50 lbs. Individual assists loading and unloading patients from the transport.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 820 South Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612 US
• Name: Shaundila Bass
• Phone: 312-569-7917
• Email: [email protected]