Motor Vehicle Operator (Mobile Medical Unit (MMU))

• Operates the Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) which requires knowledge of state and federal driving regulations and the ability to operate the motor vehicle safely in various road conditions and situations.
• Plans each route using maps to select the most efficient route for each trip.
• Valid CPR BLS or appropriate resuscitation certificate to recognize various emergency medical situations such as heart attacks strokes etc. to perform basic life support.
• Operates a variety of vehicles such as a stretcher van 1-ton wheelchair van passenger van or other like vehicles.
• Maintains vehicle maintenance and travel log to enter mileage gasoline purchases etc. and completes accident forms and forwards them to the supervisor when necessary.
• Picks up and delivers patients within the health care system (20 County area).
• Cleaning and sweeping the buss interior area maintaining the vehicles exterior appearance ensuring clean oil and lubricants performing adjustments on power equipment and cleaning and storing vehicle equipment.
• Performing setup and takedown of MMU stairs and pullouts and being knowledgeable and proficient in electrical plug-in and generator operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Compressed Tour of Duty Monday to Thursday 0700am to 530pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator (Mobile Medical Unit (MMU))/PD00789A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Valid Commercial Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10/06/2026.

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 Safely
• Interpret Instructions Specifications (mobile equipment operations)
• Motor Vehicles
• Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
• Reliability And Dependability
• Without more than normal supervision
• Work 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: The employee exerts physical effort in reaching bending turning or moving hands arms feet and legs to operate the vehicles hand and foot controls; physical exertion and frequent stooping and bending. Perform manual operating of lift when necessary. Physical effort is required to stoop bend and climb to inspect a vehicle to lift more than a sixty-pound tire/rim combination to change tires. Heavy lifting 45 pounds and over; Heavy carrying 45 pounds and over; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (4 hours); Standing (4 hours); Repeated bending (4 hours); Climbing use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Operation of crane truck tractor or motor vehicle; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Hearing (aid may be permitted).

Working Conditions: The employee operates vehicles in traffic and road conditions including very congested urban traffic; interstate highways city streets county roads; rural unpaved roads; construction zones; and all weather types. Employee experiences a variety of working positions (e.g. stooping bending). The incumbent is required to work indoors and outdoors experiencing various weather conditions. The incumbent is exposed to heat cold dust rain etc. The employee is at risk of exposure to dirt fumes grease and other physical elements when setting up and tearing down Mobile Medical Unit (MMU).