Motor Vehicle Operator

Full Job Description

Employee will serve as a Motor Vehicle Operator located at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT) - A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position.

Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration.

The SPF for this position is: Requires a current, valid state-issued Driver's License.

NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package.

If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.

AND Screen-Out: Requires the ability to perform the duties of a Motor Vehicle Operator WG-5 without more than normal supervision.

Related experience includes: operating a variety of passenger transport vehicles such as vans/busses and other types capable of carrying up to 7 passengers; performing preventive operational vehicle maintenance and maintaining cleanliness; and reading and interpreting maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safety route to travel.

(Note: This experience must be clearly detailed in resume(s) to receive credit.

We will not make assumptions regarding experience.) Physical Requirements: A Motor Vehicle Operator at this grade level exerts physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate hand and foot controls.

The Motor Vehicle Operator exerts physical effort in the frequent handling of objects up to 50 pounds.

Must follow prescribed safety procedures using appropriate lifting methods and body mechanics for heavy lifting or moving heavy objects.

Must be able to drive for a minimum of a four-hour period and stay mentally alert.

Considerable physical effort may be required to perform frequent and prolong walking, standing, pushing, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling.

The incumbent is also required to assist patients into and out of vehicles.

Work Environment: Work is executed mostly outside operating vehicles in all kinds of traffic and weather on public roads and on the facility campus.

The position is exposed to the possibility of traffic hazards.

The position is exposed to dirt, fumes, grease and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, falls and broken bones when loading and unloading the vehicle.

Must have ability to drive in rural areas, very congested Metropolitan traffic and/or construction zones. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications.

For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for.

Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success.

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1).

Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration.

The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements.

While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.

You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Motor Vehicles Reliability And Dependability Without more than normal supervision Work Practices 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. Major Duties:

The purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans/buses and other types of transport vehicles, capable of carrying up to 8 or more passengers, to and from VA Medical Center facilities, private healthcare facilities, and other private sector areas like patient homes, railway, bus stations and airports.

Incumbent drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Receiving work assignments and direction regarding work methods, procedures and schedules from either the Transportation Coordinator and/or the Mobility Manager.

Arriving at and departing from pickup and discharge points at scheduled times. Reading installation maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route.

Enforcing passenger safety and seatbelt use. Using multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily.

Loading and unloading patients and medical supplies.

Performing operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.

Maintaining records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports.

Using two-way radios (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm 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.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved