Summary The Motor Vehicle Operator works in the Fleet Management Unit, Leestown Divisions' Engineering Service, at this medical center which serves both Leestown and the Cooper Divisions. This is an Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) set to close September 30, 2026. Applicants will be reviewed every 2 weeks beginning first review on October 21, 2025 and every 2 weeks afterwards. Applicant will be reviewed in order received. Responsibilities This job opportunity announcement (JOA) will be used to fill one permanent Motor Vehicles Operator vacancy at the Lexington, KY VA Health Care System, with Business Office Service. Purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans/buses and other @types transport vehicles, capable of carrying up to 31 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. You must possess a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for Class B, with P endorsement (authority to drive passenger buses) at the time of application. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Transporting patients to and from local airports, bus stations, hospitals, and residences. Responsible for transporting patients and operating up to a 31 passenger bus to public and social events and the transporting of entertaining and religious groups from different organizations in Lexington to the Medical Center for the interest of the patients. Transferring of patients to other hospitals in the Lexington area and out of state. Driving bus and passenger vehicles and transportation of bodies between Cooper and Leestown Divisions. Driving GSA owned vehicles, several of which have approximate gross weight of more than 26,000 pounds. Responsible for maintaining level of gas, oil, water, and antifreeze; checks battery and changes tire when necessary. Completes trip tickets and logs, providing data from each trip. Maintains cleanliness of transportation office and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; various tours of duty based on the transportation needs of medical center. Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD30064A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved 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 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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 interest. In 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. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2026. 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 Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Possess a current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for Class B, with P endorsement (authority to drive passenger buses) but (Do NOT upload). If an interview is requested, you will then be required to provide a copy of your current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) license is required for Class B, with P endorsement (authority to drive passenger buses). (Do NOT include a copy of your license with your application package). 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: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation) Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles) Operation of Motor Vehicles Without more than normal supervision Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) 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:Physical effort pertaining to drivers ability to be alert and aware of his surroundings, conditions of the highway and driving at night. The physical and mental strain on the mind and body of the driver, which will leave the driver tense and his reflexes will be slowed. The driver should be required to stop and be able to walk, run or bend to regain his mental ability. Working Conditions: Work required incumbent to be outside and to drive in all @types of weather conditions. There are many times during the winter when the incumbent is required to drive trucks and passenger vehicles in deep snow and on icy streets and highways. Under these conditions, vehicle control is extremely difficult and and requires rapid movement of arms and legs to keep vehicles from sliding, causing damage to property and/or individuals. Also in performing duties, incumbent is subject to dust, fumes, and traffic hazards find it necessary to effect emergency repairs. The operator is a regular driver on public highways and agency reservations. Driving involves both daylight and night driving hours. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
