Summary This position is located within the Veterans Transportation Program at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Aspinwall, PA. The Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor oversees the scheduling and assignment of Government-Owned and GSA leased vehicles used for various activities directly related to the mission of the healthcare system. Responsibilities The major duties include but are not limited to: Plans and schedules subordinate's work, setting and re-arranging priorities and subordinates as needed on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis; Maintains and manages time and attendance for all assigned section personnel; Administers performance plans and counseling to subordinates; Monitors driver's performance during on the job (OTJ) observation (i.e., ride along during patient trips); Reconciles all VA-Owned vehicle expenses (i.e. fuel, repair) as the Fleet Manager within the US Bank system; Reviews all Fixed Route Special Mode transports (i.e. Wheelchair Shuttle) and provides Trip Verification; Conducts annual inventory of all Non-Expendable Property assigned to the section listed in the Consolidated Memorandum Receipt (CMR); Provides technical and supervisory guidance necessary to achieve the optimum use of service resource; Assures safety rules are properly adhered to within the section and during motor vehicle operations; Provides input to higher level managers on workload data, budget estimates, repair costs, motor vehicle trip logs and long-range work requirements; and, Performs other duties as assigned. 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. Work Schedule: Full Time, First 90 days - Training Period, 7:00am to 3:30pm After First 90 Days - Tuesday - Friday, 11:00am to 7:30pm and Saturday 6:00am to 2:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved 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 Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation 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 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications Driver's License Requirements (Screen-Outs): Applicant's must possess a current and valid state-issued Class B Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement. 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. PLUS (SCREEN-OUT): You must have the ability to lead or supervise motor vehicle operators using various vehicles and ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the transportation system. This includes experience coordinating and planning staffing needs, equipment and material; establishing deadlines, priorities and work sequences, work schedules on a week-to-week basis; operating and maintaining various vehicles; performing vehicle inspections; identifying vehicle defects; ordering and stocking of supplies, materials, parts and equipment; demonstrating a high degree of reliability and dependability; and excellent safety record. NOTE: Your resume must provide a detailed description of the duties you have performed in the positions you have held to receive credit. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The work requires periods of sitting through portions of the workday as well as standing and walking. The person in this position exerts moderate physical effort used in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to simultaneously operate hand and foot controls, and in normal driving because of the vehicle or equipment involved. Physical effort is required in the frequent handling of patients including those in wheelchairs. May occasionally handle objects weighing up to 75 pounds or more. Working Conditions: At this level, the person in this position performs a mixture of indoor and outdoor work. vehicles operate in all kinds of weather (sunshine, rain, sleet, snow, etc.) in a controlled traffic environment throughout a government installation or establishment and on public roadways. May be exposed to congested traffic conditions, unsafe roads conditions due to ice, snow and rain, fumes and dust. Also, may be in contact with diseases from patients. Operates vehicles in all @types of traffic and weather on public roads and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Will drive in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange systems. May be exposed to dirt and fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving. Required to use protective personal equipment when transporting patients with communicable diseases. Subject to bodily injury when patients require physical adjustment and are non-compliant with verbal directions from motor vehicle operator. 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) Lead or Supervise Motor Vehicles Reliability And Dependability 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. Education Additional Information Note: Per "Executive Order 14251: Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs", this position is no longer eligible for bargaining unit participation. Receiving Service Credit for 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.
