As a Motor Vehicle Operator, assigned to Transportation Section of Environmental Management Services (EMS) at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, you are responsible for the overall driving support and operating of a variety of motor vehicles with load capacities up to 2 1/2 tons and a 19-passenger bus providing transportation to passengers and freight on and off the station and other points.

Duties

Major Duties: Operating a variety of motor vehicles with load capacities up to 2 1/2 tons and a 19-passenger bus. Transport ambulatory and non ambulatory patients, passengers freight, and linen on and off station and other points. Assist Fleet Manager with coordination of a 275 vehicle motor pool for employees off station trips, maintenance, and repairs. Transports employees within the medical center grounds and special events using a 19 passenger bus. Relieves WG-6 Bay Pines/Tampa Shuttle driver when on leave. Operates a variety of vehicles off station for emissions testing, maintenance, and repairs. Takes vehicles to Tampa area dealers for exchange/pick-up. Responsible for patients' comfort and welfare to include assistance in and out of vehicles, wheelchairs, and help up and down steps and in and out of places of residence. Converses with all levels of staff and patients in scheduling daily motor pool assignments; compiles and submits reports on GSA vehicles usage; processes forms for qualifying drivers. Performs filing and other administrative work; uses a computer terminal. Responsible for the safety of equipment and vehicles he/she operates. Makes emergency repairs on the road, such as changing flat tires or minor repairs; responsible for checking all fluid levels, batteries, belts, tires and cleanliness of the vehicles; corrects or informs supervisor of any deficiencies. Ability to safely jump start other motor vehicles. Makes oral and written road trip reports, including mileage and time consumed on trips and routes traveled. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with possible weekends and holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD06468A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized *** Must possess a Class B license with passenger endorsement and air brakes. ***

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/12/2024. 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 Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and DependabilityWork Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) 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: Extensive physical effort includes pushing and pulling wheelchair and stretcher for patients while loading and unloading. May be required to lift patients from wheelchair and into vehicles; with assistance carry wheelchair up and down stairs, steady patients when walking and lift litters in and out of ambulances. Other physical effort is required in maneuvering vehicles, reaching and bending to mount and dismount, as well as cleaning and maintenance. Required to work outside, you will be exposed to summer heat, winter cold, congested traffic conditions, unsafe roads due to torrential rains fumes and dust. You must also wear any required safety deices that may include eye, hand foot or respiratory protection.

Education

No education is required for this position.

Contacts

• Address CW Bill Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard Bay Pines, FL 33744 US
• Name: Madge Moodie Titre
• Phone: 5618849334
• Email: [email protected]