Summary This position is in the Transportation Section of the Engineering Service at Hudson Valley Healthcare System. Providing all transportation assistance to the medical center, which includes transporting patients and family members, supplies, equipment, construction material, office and hospital furniture, and clean linen and uniforms. This is an intermittent position that works irregular hours including weekends and evenings, based on the needs of the medical center. Responsibilities NOTE: Intermittent employment is defined as non-full time employment in which employees serve under an excepted or competitive service appointment without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. A position with an intermittent work schedule is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty cannot be regularly scheduled in advance. This position does not offer health insurance. MAJOR DUTIES: Operates a variety of motor vehicles including cargo, van, and trucks. These vehicles, which are gasoline or diesel powered with approximate gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This includes, but is not limited to, Chevy Tahoe with gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 7,500 pounds approximately 40% of the time, Chrysler Pacifica GVWR 6,300 pounds approximately 20% of the time, Ford Transit GVWR 9,000 pounds approximately 20% of the time, and other vehicles for the remaining 20% of the time. The incumbent is expected to operate trucks and vehicles approximately 60% of the time while on duty. Vehicles will be assigned job specific by either the Transportation Supervisor or the Transportation Work Leader. This may fluctuate depending on assigned routes and seasonal trips. Some of these vehicles have two or more gear ranges and are equipped with such driving controls as gearshift lever, brake pedal, accelerator, clutch, and levers for supplying power to driving wheels. Vehicles are driven either as specifically assigned or on a regular basis to transport patients and family members, supplies, materials, or equipment throughout the medical center complex and the local public area. This also includes geographic sites and ranges with the operational difficulties such as weight restrictions approximately 30% of the time, various vehicle restrictions on certain roads or areas, and rough terrain approximately 15% of the time in order to haul equipment materials such as machinery, test equipment, electronic equipment, etc. Assures that vehicle is not overloaded. Diagnoses and performs required operator maintenance i.e., monitoring and adjusting fluid levels such as oil, coolant, diesel exhaust fluid, washer fluid, replacing air filters, replacing interior and exterior lights, checking tire pressure and hose connections, cleaning the interior and exterior of vehicles, jump starting vehicles, and changing wiper blades. Maintains service records, completes delivery records, trip tickets, and compiles accident reports in case of accidents. Must be able to legally operate standard passenger vehicles and light-duty transport vehicles in the State of New York, including safety transporting occupants and materials as required for the position. Loads and unloads crated and uncrated equipment, supplies, and parts from vehicles. Moves material manually or assists in the loading and unloading when materials handling equipment is required. Uncrates material; as necessary checks, counts, and sorts of material, stocks and palletizes material in closed or open storage. Examples of material include steel, automotive equipment and parts, cylinders, drums, office furniture, hospital supplies, and non-standard test equipment. Makes trips to medical facilities, homes, railway, bus stations and airports. Trips may require pick up from private homes, nursing homes, hospitals, and doctor's offices and in some cases housing and employment areas in a timely and courteous manner. Uses a Mobile Data Computer (MDC) for GPS directional services, register Veterans boarding and unloading the vehicle, communicate via the MDC with the scheduler/dispatcher as needed, record on the MDC and keep accurate records related to fuel, maintenance and other vehicle documentation as may be required by the Veterans Affairs (VA) or the state. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Irregular hours - Intermittent, based on the needs of the medical center; Schedule will be discussed during the interview process. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved 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. 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 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) 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 Physical Effort: Light physical effort is required in reaching, bending, or moving arms, feet and legs to operate hand and foot controls of motor vehicles. Physical effort is exerted in operating, turning, backing, and controlling heavier vehicles. Work required standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time; bonding, stooping, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May lift and carry items that weigh up to fifty (50) pounds or more. Heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from others. Vehicles are operated in all @types of traffic and weather conditions on public roads and there is exposure to the danger of serious accidents. The employee drives in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated roads and interchange systems. Working Conditions: Vehicles are operated in all @types of traffic and weather conditions on public roads and there is exposure to the danger of serious accidents. The employee drives in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated roads and interchange systems. 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) Motor Vehicles Reliability And Dependability Without more than normal supervision 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 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.
