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The purpose of this position is to transport and support the Core Outreach Tearn efforts. The primary duties of this position include transporting VAMC personnel, equipment, supplies and other items essential to support the Core Outreach Team (COT) and local VA Medical Center, as part of the Rural Health Initiative (RHI) Program. This position will also backup other motor vehicle operator needs of the host facility.
05/07/2025 to 05/19/2025
$26.46 - $30.89 per hour
WG 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
No
Yes
CBTA-12733442-25-TDM
836507100
Applications will be accepted from current VISN 6 employees from the following locations - Ashville, NC, Durham, NC, Fayetteville, NC, Hampton VA, Richmond VA, Salem, VA and Salisbury, VA.
Required to operate the following types of equipment and vehicles such as a 35- passenger bus, vans (including wheelchair vans), trucks, station wagons, sedans and other necessary equipment.
Will drive and maintain the rural health mobile clinic vehicle which has an approximate weight of 29,500 pounds. Operates gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles over Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions, and is required to load and unload vehicles.
Responsible for dispatching of General Services Administration (GSA) vehicles, coordination with service shop and/or maintenance and repairs; for keeping vehicles interior and exterior clean; for all record keeping of fuel, mileage, and reports to the GSA Motor Pool; and the accuracy of the monthly GSA billing. Collects and files all completed motor vehicle trip tickets.
Transports VAMC personnel, medical equipment, supplies, linen, mail and other items essential to the operation of the COT and assigned Medical Center.
Loads and unloads equipment and materials, assuring that cargo is protected from the weather and secured to prevent falling. All vehicles are driven off station and are regular and recurring functions of this position. Responsible for aspects of the mobile clinic vehicle to include maintenance, driving, trip planning due to size of vehicle, waste disposal and setup.
Additional duties may include administrative support, when time permits. Such duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with clerical assignments in a variety of general support areas (i.e. data entry into VISTA; receiving and directing callers and visitors as needed; receiving, collecting and delivering mail as needed; copying and completing forms and questionnaires; data retrieval, compilation and dissemination).
Performs other directly related duties as required.
Additional Information:
Required to maintain a current valid State driver's license and CDL license.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD01618A
Telework: Not Authorized
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/19/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12733442.
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