Summary The incumbent serves as a Motor Vehicle Operator in the Transportation Section of the Facilities & Engineering Service at the VA Maryland Health Care System. This section is responsible for the transportation needs of all three campuses within the VA Maryland Health Care System, which are located within 50 miles of each other. Responsibilities Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Required to have CDL license "Class A with passenger endorsement" and drive any and all motor vehicles as assigned, both on and off station, including interstate travel. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license issued by a federal, state or other recognized governmental agency. Operate gasoline, diesel, and electric vehicles consisting of sedans, station wagons, minivans, large vans, sport utility vehicles, ambulances, light and heavy trucks, ADA compliant shuttles and motor coaches, not to exceed 38,000 pounds, over public roads (or the equivalent) at highway speeds, throughout rural and urban areas. May be operating a tractor-trailer periodically. Possess the skill to drive passenger cars, vans, mini-buses, pick-up trucks, other trucks and any vehicles not exceeding 38,000 pounds in weight with either a manual or automatic transmission. Able to follow verbal or written directions with or without a map or another navigation device if necessary. Must have knowledge of the English language (i.e. speaking, writing, reading and comprehending) and be able to communicate to ask questions of various individuals if necessary to accomplish an assigned task. Must be skilled in handling the controls for starting, stopping, backing and driving vehicles. Depending on the assignment and the vehicle used, will have the skill and knowledge of operating special-purpose accessory equipment such as wheelchair lifts. Must be familiar with operations of vehicles and be capable of parallel parking the assigned vehicle in a space in a city street environment, of difficult backing operations to docks, doors, ambulance bays, etc. Must know the height, width, length and weight of the vehicle in order to judge overhead and side clearances, safe braking distances and maintain safe distances between vehicles. Have skill and knowledge of safely loading, hauling and unloading the assigned vehicle to prevent load shifting or injuries to themselves or others. This may be performed either with or without an assistant. In accomplishing assignments requiring scheduled deliveries and stops, must be aware of changing traffic patterns in order to maintain time schedules and routes. Incumbent must know how to read a map or utilize a GPS to determine the shortest and safest route, recognize road and traffic hazards and take the necessary steps to avoid or minimize their effect. Have the general skill and knowledge of the mechanical aspects of motor vehicles in order to properly identify maintenance and repair needs and schedule or coordinate such when needed. This skill shall include the ability to perform pre-trip inspections and routine operator-level maintenance such as monitoring fluid levels, checking tire pressure, and washing/cleaning. Have the ability to change a tire utilizing the various tools and equipment that are provided by the vehicle manufacturer and following the instructions included in the vehicle. Have the skill and knowledge to document travel and deliveries and properly handle packages as required by the VAMHCS. Work Schedule: Rotating shifts - 0500-1330, 0600-1430, 0730-1600, 1130-2000 Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD512-25367-A and PD25367A 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, 12/01/2025. 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: Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Motor Vehicles Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) 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/Working Conditions: Moderate physical effort is used in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate, back, and turn vehicles. Additional physical effort is used to load and unload vehicles. Depending on the material being transported, objects lifted may weigh up to 100 pounds. The employee must remain mentally attentive at all times in order to successfully accomplish assignments involving driving. Working Conditions: The incumbent will be required to work in all @types of weather conditions. The incumbent will be working indoors as well as outdoors. There may be occasions when the incumbent is required to operate a motor vehicle in inclement weather conditions such as snow or ice storms, wind, fog, and other wet conditions. The incumbent is subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of exposure to serious accidents or other conditions. The incumbent will be exposed to various driving conditions and traffic patterns. The incumbent will be required to drive vehicles having a gross weight ranging from 10,000 up to 80,000 lbs. Education There is no education substitution. 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. Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.
