This position will operate in the Veteran Transportation Service (VTS) within the Health Administration Service, at either the Portland, Oregon or Vancouver, Washington VA Medical Center, which involve several Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC). The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the Motor Vehicle Operators and Motor Vehicle Dispatchers as well as the Travel Functions of the VTS. Duty Locations: Portland, Oregon Vancouver, Washington

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates; Establishes and adjusts short-term priorities and deadlines; Plans and directs administrative activities within a transportation system; Balances, reconciles, and adjusts invoices for payment. Provides advice, counsel, or instructions to employees/volunteers on administrative and technical matters; Regularly monitors work operations to increase quality or work directed; Schedules pick-up, delivery, and return times with appropriate transport options; Coordinates vehicle management and maintenance; Monitors compliance of special mode vendors with contract requirements; Ensures drivers and shuttles are being used effectively, efficiently, and per program guidelines; Arranges all modes of transportation via air ambulance, commercial air, taxi, ambulance, bus, and/or independent transports; Corresponds with physicians, travelers, and vendors to determine the most dependable and economical mode of transportation; Prepares appropriate documentation and/or scheduling for travelers according to rules and regulations; and Performs other directly related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Qualifications

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL, APPLICANTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Supervisory Transportation Specialist, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes performing supervisory functions such as establishing priorities and deadlines, planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, and providing instruction to staff; managing transportation program activities such as transport, claims, travel modes, mileage, and reimbursement; assisting with budget and financial activities such as balancing, reconciling, and adjusting invoices for payments of transportation services; analyzing data and generating a variety of reports; and applying transportation regulations, methods, and practices to perform a wide variety transportation support assignments. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. ~OR~ SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: You must have successfully completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B., J.D., if related, with a major field of study in accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~OR~ COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You must have equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond the first year) and specialized experience, as described above, which may be used to meet total experience requirements for this grade level. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position and must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Administration and ManagementTechnical CompetenceTransportationVeteran and Customer Focus IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. Physical Requirements: The position requires some walking, standing, bending, and prolonged periods of sitting, as well as the emotional stability to handle difficult problem-solving situations. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

• Address VA Portland Health Care System 3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road Portland, OR 97239 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]