The primary purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans, busses and other types of transport vehicles, capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers, to and from VA Medical Center Facilities, private health care facilities, and other private sector areas like patient homes, railway, bus stations and airports. This position drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs.

Duties

Major Duties: Maintain records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports. Perform operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation. Follow all applicable and current laws, regulations, VA directives, policies etc. Drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs. Vehicles are driven over roads and streets through various types of traffic and possible weather conditions. Safely transport patients in a manner that minimizes disruption to personnel and ensure maximum comfort during travel, prevents shock, ensures freedom of breathing Drives one or more types of passenger vehicles, which can carry up to 8 or more passengers. Use two-way radio (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations, in accordance with FCC rules and regulations. Load and unload patients safely. Arrives at and departs from pick-up and discharge points at scheduled times. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30 am- 4:00pm ( subject to changed based on agency needs) Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD03518A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized This position is covered by AFGE bargaining unit. Per the AFGE Master Agreement, the Area of Consideration will be: 1st Area of Consideration - current permanent Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System employees including satellites; 2nd Area of Consideration - current permanent Veterans Healthcare Administration employees; 3rd Area of Consideration - current permanent VA Nationwide employees; 4th Area of Consideration - All Other Status Applicants.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/23/2024. Driver's License Requirement:Must possess a valid state issued Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement.(Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid driver's license at the time of your interview.) Training Requirement: Completion or willing to complete of Basic Life Support Training is requirement for this position. 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)Motor VehiclesOperate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)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: Physical effort is moderate. Work requires reaching, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Associated duties require stooping, bending, lifting and climbing. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier with assistance. 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. Additionally the incumbent will need to pass a VA Physical and adhere to all VA and DOT drug and alcohol testing and guidelines. Must be capable of loading and transporting patients to and from bed, to and from litter in private homes, in tight surroundings, through narrow hallways, and in difficult loading areas, often increasing physical effort. Must follows prescribed safety procedures using appropriate lifting methods and body mechanics for heavy lifting or moving of heavy objects. Working Conditions: Drivers work mostly outside and operate vehicles in all kinds of weather. Drivers are exposed to dirt, fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents when loading and unloading the vehicle. Employee may have daily contact with tubercular, psychiatric and other handicapped patience, transport deceased veterans from CSR to WTS. Must have ability to drive in rural areas, very congested metropolitan traffic and/or construction zones. Must safely handle patients, both littler and wheelchair, in loading and unloading from vans and busses. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and or holidays. Shift work may also be required. May be required to work overtime after normal working hours, providing its an emergency or their services are needed to transport patients.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Biloxi VA Medical Center 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS 39531 US
• Name: Jasmaine Gray
• Phone: 602-796-0981
• Email: [email protected]