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Job SummaryThe 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.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/29/2026. 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) 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. Driver's License Requirement: 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. Physical Requirements: 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.
Major DutiesMajor duties include: Provides transportation and delivery services for the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS), including psychiatric, geriatric and long-term care patients, both male and female, visitors, and employees to and from VAMHCS facilities, office buildings, laboratories, parking garages, healthcare institutions, bus, train and airport terminals, and recreational trips for Veterans up to 3hrs away, as well as perform other transportation duties as directed by the supervisor. Operates 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. 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. Follow scheduled routes and stops within predetermined timeframes. Work Schedule: 0500-1330, 0600-1430,0730-1600,1130-2000 Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD25367A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorizedRequirementsYou 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.