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Summary The Motor Vehicle Operator (MVO) position is located in the Veterans Transportation Service at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL and provides transportation for patients and medical materials. *PLEASE NOTE: COPY OF VALID STATE CLASS B CDL WITH PASSENGER AND AIR BRAKE ENFORCEMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION. ** Responsibilities The MVO drives gasoline or diesel-powered vehicle weights up to and over 26,000 pounds. The vehicle types include passenger cars, vans, station wagons, cargo van, stake trucks, bus, various capacities up to a 40-passenger bus (similar to a school bus). The vehicles are used for transporting patients and personnel on official business and for delivery of supplies and materials on and off the station. Vehicles are driven interstate, over roads and streets, through all kinds of traffic and weather conditions. Duties Include: -Perform duties over pre-determined routes and in accordance with a pre-determined schedule, over public roads at highway speeds. -Operates doors and wheelchair lift to allow veterans and staff to enter and leave the bus. -Assists nursing service personnel with loading and unloading of patients in wheelchairs. -Ensures that patients and cargo are properly secured. -Maneuvers cars, vans, and trucks in close quarters and in heavy traffic on both Interstate highways and local roads. -Uses caution when backing to load or unload at loading docks, ramps or similar locations. -Drives vehicle in a safe manner and complying with all vehicle traffic laws. -Performs maintenance duties such as checking tires and tire pressure, battery condition, cooling system level, oil level, fuel level, power steering fluid and brake fluid levels, all lights, and checks for and report any physical damage before use of vehicles. -Checks hydraulic fluid and performs air filter changes as appropriate. -Reports motor vehicle accident and completes require reports. -Maintains utilization records for all GSA and VA owned passenger and truck vehicles. -Documents service or repairs, maintenance and inspections. -Keeps vehicle clean (internal and exterior). -Performs other related duties as assigned. NOTE: Selected candidates will be required to pass a basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course at the VA prior to transporting patients. Work Schedule: Various - will be discussed at interview. Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator, PD 99793-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, facility applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 06/20/2024. 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 Qualification Standard Handbook, X118C, WG-5700 Series, (www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c). 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 are then rated against the remainder of the questions. The screen out element for this position is as follows: Ability to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. This is described as providing non-emergent and safe transportation for veterans, caregivers, attendants and/or cargo related to Veteran's medical appointments. Coordinating trips with dispatcher daily to facilitate patient transportation requests and determine pick-up/drop-off times and locations. In addition, you must have a valid Illinois State Class B CDL with passenger and airbrake endorsements and your background must demonstrate experience and the ability to operate appropriate vehicles to include passenger and wheelchair vans, cargo vans, buses, and trucks and possess an acceptable safety record. Competencies Job Elements: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements. Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Motor Vehicles 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: Great physical effort is needed to maneuver the longer and heavier vehicles especially when backing these vehicles. When transporting attendees to recreational and volunteer events, the driver will assist Veterans and staff with limited mobility into and out of the transport vehicle which may involve which may involve physical exertion, stooping, and bending Working Conditions: The incumbent works mostly outside and operates vehicles in all weather conditions and heavy traffic. Incumbent is exposed to dirt, fumes, and incurs a possibility of injury while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles. Work is carried out on public highways, and Interstate highway systems, on complicated roads and interchange systems as well as on VA facility grounds. The incumbent may be required to maneuver through and park in areas with limited space, restricted heights and congested areas. Education Additional Information To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.