The position of Motor Vehicle Operator is located at the Northport VA Medical Center in Northport, NY, in Environmental Management Service (EMS). The incumbent will be required to utilize motor vehicles for the movement and relocation of all furniture to a from designated areas throughout the Medical Center. NOTE: Work requires the employee to drive a vehicle. A valid state driver's license is required to be maintained.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to; Moderate physical effort is required in the frequent loading and unloading, lifting, bending, pushing and carrying furniture with an average weight of 100 pounds up and down stairs, without the benefit or an elevator. Furniture Mover Truck Driver in the Environmental Management Service (EMS)responsible for the movement and relocation of all furniture to and from designated areas throughout the Medical Center. Assists in the periodic inventory of furniture. Disassembles and/or assembles furniture by hand and uses common tools exercising care and caution in handling of same. Assures the items are not damaged; and reports all damaged furniture to the immediate supervisor. Responsibility for the furniture store rooms and their security. Operates station motor vehicles in the performance of his/her assigned duties with gross vehicle weight of more than 7,000 pounds and Jess than 22,000 pounds and capable of carrying loads up to four tons. Vehicles include: vans, panel trucks, trucks, station wagons and pick-up trucks. Additional duties assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD01348A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/09/2024. Work requires employee to drive a vehicle. A valid state drivers license is required to be maintained. 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. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Driving and Moving Experience 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 DependabilityWithout more than normal supervisionWork 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: Moderate Physical effort is required in the frequent loading and unloading, lifting, bending, pushing, and carrying furniture with an average weight of 100 pounds up and down stairs, without the benefit of an elevator.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Northport VA Medical Center 79 Middleville Road Building 200 Northport, NY 11768 US
• Name: Elecia Prestia
• Phone: (631)261-4400 X5540
• Email: [email protected]