Motor Vehicle Operator

Motor Vehicle Operator WG-5703-6

This position will operate in Fleet Management Program within the VA San Diego Healthcare System. This position will provide transportation within the VA San Diego Healthcare System and surrounding Community Based Clinics. MVO tours may vary from 4:30 am to 2:00 am five days a week but may be assigned irregular tours of duty including weekends and holidays.

The position provides non-emergent safe transportation of staff and cargo. The incumbent will operate and provide preventative maintenance for fleet vehicles Incumbent interacts in a courteous and respectful manner with a wide variety of people each day at many locations.

The MVO is under the direct supervision of the Transportation Supervisor. The MVO works closely with the dispatcher for instructions to drivers as to the type of vehicle to be operated destination cargo passengers or patients to be transported the purpose of the trip deadlines to be met and any specific information important to the mission. Additionally some drivers determine the route to be followed taking into consideration such factors as the clearance of underpasses overhead powerlines weight limitations highway restrictions. Much of assignments are completed independently.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Operates oversize buses with a gross vehicle weight of over 37000 lbs.
• Required to drive hundreds of miles (over 200 hundred) to support various medical center conferences state and local Government emergency response support remedial services outings for Veterans overnight recreational therapy outings for services Veterans Sports Clinics VIP visitors and various other events throughout the counties. The motor vehicle operator may be required to stay overnight with his or her oversize vehicle.
• Read and analyze data on special gauges to ensure proper engine operation gear selection and air pressure requirements for air-brake systems.
• Possess the knowledge and ability to perform routine vehicle preventive maintenance checks and service of all vehicles he/she is qualified and authorized to operate.
• Operates several types and classes of motor vehicles including buses trucks lift trucks box trucks with lifts passenger vans patient transport vehicles cargo vans towing wheelchair buses passenger shuttle buses combination vehicles with weights which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of more than 26000 pounds and up to 37000 pounds.
• Transports patients wheelchairs VA station visitors specimens prescriptions medications prosthetic equipment supplies laundry and other items and materials essential to patient care.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance checks washing cleaning and service of all vehicles he or she is qualified to operate. Incumbent must be familiar with normal routes and must be able to establish any alternate routes in the local San Diego area.
• Must possess a valid Class B Commercial drivers license with air-brake and passenger endorsement. The incumbent maintains all records and a filing system for information relevant to the general operations of the motor vehicle activities and maintenance

DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: 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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

Work Schedule: Full-Time Monday - Friday 9:30am-6:00pm
Position Description/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/11584-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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 your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

• 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 a background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Maintain a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and must successfully complete Basic Life Support training
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

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

Possess a valid unrestricted California Drivers License (CDL). Have a safe driving record. Demonstrate that they are medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely.

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.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill knowledge ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factor are a pre-requisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration.

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 eligible applicants are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)
• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Reliability and Dependability
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat clean and in order)
• Ability to Operate Safely (non-motor vehicle)

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: Incumbent is expected to lift to 50 pounds. Incumbent assists patients in and out of patient transport vehicles. Drivers at this level exert moderate physical effort in operating turning backing and controlling vehicles which carry heavy loads or many people.

Working Conditions: Incumbent operates motor vehicles in all types of traffic and weather addition incumbent drives over a variety of roads including steep winding roads complicated interchange systems and interstate highways.