Summary The Incumbent serves as a Motor Vehicle Operator (MVO) Supervisor for the Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) under Health Administration Service at the Marion, IL Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). Provides general instructions, standard procedures, overall priorities and polices to accomplish the transportation and fleet management mission for the Veterans Transportation Service. Responsibilities The Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor is a first level supervisor and works under the general supervision of the Mobility Manager. The incumbent serves as a full-time Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor for the Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) under the Health Administration Service (HAS) Chief of the Marion, IL VA Health Care System. The incumbent provides general instructions, standard procedures, overall priorities, and policies to ensure adequate quantity and quality of work within patient transportation operations. Marion, IL VA Health Care System encompasses acute, subacute, and intermediate inpatient, nursing home, and comprehensive outpatient care at the Marion, IL VAMC, Evansville, IN, HCC, and 7 Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. VTS seeks to improve access to health care by using a systematic approach with transportation services to and from VA health care facilities. VTS provides Veteran transportation support to rural and remote areas surrounding the Marion, IL VA Health Care System. Major duties and responsibilities include: Serve as the technical and administrative supervisor over the Veterans Transportation Service. Maintains and controls a fleet of 21 para-lift wheelchair vehicles, inspect and schedule them for routine and emergency maintenance, and ensures 100 percent reliability of fleet. Coordinates the availability of Motor Vehicle Operators and VTS vehicles to meet daily patient transportation needs. Must ensure proper training of all drivers and assigned personnel, including current licenses and CPR certification. Coordinates with Facility Engineering Service and outside vendor for replacement and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Recommends replacement of VTS vehicles due to excessive mileage or other factors, coordinates, repair by contacting repair vendors and ensures vehicles scheduled maintenance is up to date. Coordinates the availability, of Motor Vehicle Operators to meet daily patient transportation needs. Continuously inspects fleet vehicles for safety and drivability Analyzes expenditures for vehicle maintenance, vehicle repairs, and gas card purchases, and prepares feasibility reports for budget proposals. Performs other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm CST Position Description Title/PD#: Supervisory Motor Vehicle Operator/PD104050 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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) A current and valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement 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, 05/07/2026. 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. 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 SCREEN-OUT-ELEMENT element is: The ability to lead or supervisor as a Supervisory Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. Do you have a current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement? The potentially eligible are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Customer Service - Assesses the needs of clients and customers and provides information or assistance to resolve their problems and satisfy their expectations. Uses knowledge of available products and services to deliver high-quality support. Integrity/Honesty - Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy. Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) - Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. Lead or Supervise - Ability To Lead Or Supervise Motor Vehicles - Operation of Motor Vehicles Without more than normal supervision - Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision 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: Work requires reaching, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Incumbent will be required to assist patients with a variety of medical conditions and/or disabilities. Associated duties require stooping, bending, lifting, climbing, and securing patients, oxygen, and wheelchairs with appropriate securing devices. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier. Must follow prescribed safety procedures using appropriate lifting methods and body mechanics for heavy lifting or moving of heavy objects. Must be able to drive for a minimum of a four-hour period and stay mentally alert. If driver realizes they are not mentally alert, they must use good judgment in pulling over at the first safe area, road- checking vehicle with walk-around inspection, and continue driving as soon as possible. Incumbent must pass a VA Physical and adhere to all VA and DOT drug and alcohol testing and guidelines. Education Additional Information 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.
