Driver (Wage) #BVIWE047

Title: Driver (Wage) - #BVIWE047

State Role Title:Transportation Operator I

Hiring Range: $19.69/hour

Pay Band: NV 1

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location:Blind & Vision Impaired (NOVA)

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Drive with Purpose at DBVI!

DBVI is seeking a reliable and service-oriented Driver (Wage) to transport consumers staff and materials throughout the Northern Virginia regionincluding both urban and rural areas. If you enjoy being on the road and making a meaningful impact in your community this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Join Us
Purpose-driven work
Inclusive supportive teams

Job Duties:

The Division for Services will provide a quality program of individualized rehabilitation services educational consultation technical assistance and instruction that will empower eligible individuals to achieve their desired levels of independence consistent with their abilities and informed choices.

DBVI is seeking a Driver (Wage) to dive consumers staff and/or goods/materials in both urban and rural areas of the Northern Virginia territory.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Driving passenger vehicles to include but not limited to sedans SUVS and multi-passenger vans.
  • Responsible for the safe transport of all consumers staff or other goods/materials.
  • Driving in both urban and rural areas of our coverage territory; in both daylight and nighttime hours in all weather conditions.
• Locates addresses.
  • Using Global Positioning System navigational system smartphone technology written directions or road maps navigates passenger to required locations in meeting the clients needs.
• Fuels vehicles assists in vehicle maintenance and cleaning scheduling and provides fuel receipts and mileage log for state car record keeping.
  • May assist agency staff clients and contractors in loading materials in/out of office & vehicle. Assist with inclement weather events closures and emergency situations as assigned.

Completes initial/on-going training.
Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Must have valid Virginia drivers license; Drivers license must be free of points for moving offences.
• No recent history of major driving offences such as DUI or reckless driving.

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated skills in safely operating passenger vehicles including sedans SUVs and multi-passenger vans (Must be capable of driving for multiple hours on all types of roads and highways including interstate highways in all types of weather and lighting conditions).
• Demonstrated knowledge to be able to locate addresses over a large geographical area both urban and rural using road maps GPS smartphone internet and written directions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide detailed information to staff regarding environmental conditions at the consumers home place of work/training and other environments encountered while performing duties.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
• Demonstrated ability to organize prioritize and plan work; demonstrated skills using standard office equipment such as fax machine and copier.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse customer base office and agency groups.
• Demonstrated ability to complete all assigned duties in supporting agency operations and embrace flexibility in completing any/all assigned work.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of personally identifiable information and other confidential information regarding agency consumers and agency staff.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

• This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code 2.2-1201.1.
• A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact for assistance.

Minorities Individuals with disabilities Veterans AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginias New Recruitment Management System. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.