Motor Vehicle Operator
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00am-4:
30pm Position Description Title/PD#:
Motor Vehicle Operator - VTS/50186A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized The incumbent shall also:
-Monitor functional operation of vehicles and collaborates with Engineering Service to assure that maintenance schedules are followed and incidental repairs are made (i.e. oil changes, tire rotation, etc.) -Reports safety hazards and independently resolves problems consistent with previous training. Monitors weather and road conditions to determine safe short and long distance transport routes. -Communicates with ICVAHCS inpatient care and outpatient area, transportation assistant, or other health care agency as necessary to determine the appropriate time to transport patient to their facility for specific appointments or final destination. -Completes the shuttle schedule, daily log and/or other reports as assigned.-He/she will learn the necessary duties for processing payment vouchers for beneficiary travel and/or other duties of a transportation assistant as designated by the supervisor. -Incumbent must possess computer skill necessary to send email messages and input purchase order requests (2237's) to be assigned and ordered by the Mobility Manager. They must also possess the ability to operate computer equipment to perform administrative duties. -Incumbent will assist the Travel Office performing various administrative duties as assigned when not transporting patients. -They also serve as the back-up MVO to shuttle patients to the University of Iowa or Specialty Clinics during the absence of the regular MVO .-Ability to utilize GPS for navigational purposes is also required. -The incumbent may be required to work outside of normal working hours and regular tour of duty will be required. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/06/2020.
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 SafelyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)Motor VehiclesOperate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Reliability And DependabilityWork 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:
The incumbent must be able to assist patients in loading and unloading from shuttle vans. Incumbent must be able to stoop, bend, climb and lift in excess of 50 pounds. There is considerable strenuous effort exerted in performing these duties. The incumbent must be able to change tires in an emergent situation. Tire/rim combination may be in excess of 50 pounds. Employee is often required to assist and lift and transport patients weighing in excess of 250 pounds. Employee experiences a variety of working positions, e.g. stooping, bending, kneeling, etc., along with a variety of other fatigue-producing factors. Employee is required to work indoors and outdoors experiencing a variety of weather conditions. Employee is exposed to heat, cold, dust, rain, etc. The employee is also at possible risk due to direct patient contact while caring for and transporting patients. The incumbent may be required to work outside of normal working hours and regular tour of duty will be required in order to meet patient needs.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday-Friday, 8:
00am-4:
30pm Position Description Title/PD#:
Motor Vehicle Operator - VTS/50186A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized The incumbent shall also:
-Monitor functional operation of vehicles and collaborates with Engineering Service to assure that maintenance schedules are followed and incidental repairs are made (i.e. oil changes, tire rotation, etc.) -Reports safety hazards and independently resolves problems consistent with previous training. Monitors weather and road conditions to determine safe short and long distance transport routes. -Communicates with ICVAHCS inpatient care and outpatient area, transportation assistant, or other health care agency as necessary to determine the appropriate time to transport patient to their facility for specific appointments or final destination. -Completes the shuttle schedule, daily log and/or other reports as assigned.-He/she will learn the necessary duties for processing payment vouchers for beneficiary travel and/or other duties of a transportation assistant as designated by the supervisor. -Incumbent must possess computer skill necessary to send email messages and input purchase order requests (2237's) to be assigned and ordered by the Mobility Manager. They must also possess the ability to operate computer equipment to perform administrative duties. -Incumbent will assist the Travel Office performing various administrative duties as assigned when not transporting patients. -They also serve as the back-up MVO to shuttle patients to the University of Iowa or Specialty Clinics during the absence of the regular MVO .-Ability to utilize GPS for navigational purposes is also required. -The incumbent may be required to work outside of normal working hours and regular tour of duty will be required. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/06/2020.
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 SafelyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)Motor VehiclesOperate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Reliability And DependabilityWork 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:
The incumbent must be able to assist patients in loading and unloading from shuttle vans. Incumbent must be able to stoop, bend, climb and lift in excess of 50 pounds. There is considerable strenuous effort exerted in performing these duties. The incumbent must be able to change tires in an emergent situation. Tire/rim combination may be in excess of 50 pounds. Employee is often required to assist and lift and transport patients weighing in excess of 250 pounds. Employee experiences a variety of working positions, e.g. stooping, bending, kneeling, etc., along with a variety of other fatigue-producing factors. Employee is required to work indoors and outdoors experiencing a variety of weather conditions. Employee is exposed to heat, cold, dust, rain, etc. The employee is also at possible risk due to direct patient contact while caring for and transporting patients. The incumbent may be required to work outside of normal working hours and regular tour of duty will be required in order to meet patient needs.
- Department:
5703 Motor Vehicle Operating - Salary Range:
$21.77 to $25.39 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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