Description du poste
The Motor Vehicle Operator position is within the Business Office service of the Bedford VA Healthcare System, located in Bedford, MA. It is permanent and full-time (40 hours per week).
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
This position will operate within the Veteran Transportation Service (VTS) program within the Bedford VA Healthcare System to provide transportation to veterans and their spouses who live in areas of the Bedford VA Medical Center and surrounding satellite clinics catchment areas. Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides non-emergent, safe transportation of eligible veterans and cargo; Operates and provides preventive maintenance for patient transport vehicles; Ensures that only eligible veterans and their caregivers are transported to the Medical Center or satellite clinic and returned to their respective pick-up locations; Completes basic office automation/administrative duties; Provides preventive maintenance for transport vehicles; Operates vehicles with special-purpose accessory equipment; Completes reports of accidents, breakdowns, or equipment failure/needs, etc,; Assists with loading, securing, and unloading individuals with disabilities (including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.); Interacts in a courteous and respectful manner with a wide variety of customers and employees; and Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD518-00272-A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Notifications: Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This position is covered by a special rate. 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.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/30/2026. 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. Driver's License Requirement: Must possess a valid state issued driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. (Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid driver's license at the time of your interview.) SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usuall
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