The incumbent serves as a Motor Vehicle Operator for the Grounds and Transportation section of the Atlanta Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The Incumbent provides driver services for the daily operations of the Hero Transportation Program for various transportation sections Grounds, The position requires Motor Vehicle Operators to transport passengers and cargo, in a safe, courteous manner observing and complying with all applicable laws and regulations.

Duties

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ability to operate commercial vehicles requiring a commercial driver's license (Class A or B with a passenger endorsement). Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and requirements when operating commercial vehicles and/or passenger transport as set fourth by the DOT (Department of Transportation). Knowledge in conducting required daily vehicle inspections. Knowledge of vehicles with special purpose equipment. Operate pickup trucks, sedans, crew cab pickup trucks, minivans and buses to accomplish the mission of the Atlanta VAMC Transportation Program. Handles routine and special pickups from the lab, court documents and accident reports for government vehicles, pickup staff from the airport, surgical instruments and mail pickups from various CBOCs. Interpret road maps and judge road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route. Verify that repair, maintenance and preventive maintenance activities of vehicles are being accomplished according to VAMC, GSA and other requirements. Issues reports involving problems encountered on the route including reckless driver reports, equipment failure reports and any dangerous conditions that could jeopardize the safety of the passengers or other members of the public. In order to operate government vehicles for official travel, the incumbents must have and maintain a valid driver's license. A valid driver's license is required & must be submitted with your application packet. Work Schedule: Various work schedule. Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD50682-A Telework: Not Authorized Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/13/2024. 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: Drive SafelyMotor VehiclesWork 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: The incumbent frequently handles objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also frequently works in awkward cramped positions. Occasionally lifts weights over 50 pounds. Working Conditions: The incumbent works in many areas that may he dusty and dirty and occasionally is outside in bad weather. He/she may be exposed to various degrees of temperature changes, noise, vibrations. noxious gases, and fumes. The incumbent is required to occasionally work at al various heights. using ladders, etc.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Atlanta VA Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 US
• Name: Abdul Turay
• Phone: 919-286-0411 X178628
• Email: [email protected]