Summary This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), at the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) in the Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) department. As the Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor the primary responsibilities are to provide nonemergent, safe, reliable transportation of patient food trays, food, and cargo, operate and provide preventive maintenance checks and services for Nutrition and Food Service assigned vehicles. Responsibilities DUTIES: Perform the driving duties and related services operating various @types of and classes of motor vehicles including refrigerated trucks, gasoline, diesel, or electronic powered wheeled vehicles. Responsible for providing metrics to the Assistant Chief, Nutrition and Food Service, Food Management Operations. Responsible for providing safe, reliable transportation of patient food trays and Supplies ensuring only authorized food and supplies are transported to the Medical Center or satellite clinic and dirty food trays in carts are returned to Nutrition and Food Service for sanitation. Ability to operate will have an approximate gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 26,001 pounds and up to 42,000 pounds and most vehicles are equipped with air brakes. Required to complete such paperwork as trip tickets and records indicating the mileage, amount and @type of fuel dispensed. Required to maneuver the vehicle in and out of constricted areas including narrow city streets and congested parking lots which includes maneuvering the truck around sharp corners. Determines which employees will be assigned to various tasks, including the training of new employees. Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures. Provides special instruction for new and difficult assignments. Plans work schedules on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for the purpose of ensuring that an even flow and distribution of work is accomplished. Keep the Assistant Chief NFS informed of anticipated vacancies, increases in workloads or other situations that may have impact on delivery or service. Work Schedule: TBD Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor/PD149210 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 identification 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) Must possess a valid State of California Class B Commercial driver's license and a US Government Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card (OF 346), properly endorsed with the @type and class of vehicle(s) he/she is qualified and authorized to operate. Driver is to maintain a current Serve Safe Certification. 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, 06/11/2026. 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 potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Lead or Supervise Motor Vehicles Reliability And Dependability 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: Motor Vehicle Operators are consistently physically dispersed throughout the community and across five counties in Southern California, as they carry out their daily assignments. 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.
