Summary This position is located within the Veterans Transportation Service (VTS) at the VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach, FL. Responsibilities Major duties include: Works off station for long period of time, occasionally at great distances from the Facility. Evaluates unusual situations as they arise and make appropriate decisions to ensure the safety of patients. Works with minimal supervision and consults with the Supervisor when situations warrant. Serves as a patient transportation driver. Operates Shuttle buses driven, Vehicle type: 16 to 32 passenger buses (GVW-14,050 lbs.), 32 passenger bus (GVW-36,350 lbs.), 44 passenger bus (GVW-36,200 lbs.). All other vehicle driven; patient transport Handy-Capped high-top vans (6,900 lbs.), Compact sedans, (GVW-3,936 lbs.) Mini Vans, (GVW-5,400 lbs.), Large passenger vans, (GVW-9, 100lbs.). Maneuvers vehicles over improved and unimproved roads at up to and including highway speeds. Receives patient transport schedules from the scheduler for the daily patient transportation runs. Transports patients under non-emergency situations to and from various locations throughout the state. Uses proper techniques of loading, unloading and securing patients. Enters all required motor vehicle reports and records documentation as directed by the Supervisor. Assists in the daily operation of the Transportation Section. May be asked to transport vehicles for repair, maintenance, driver back fill support. Completes daily trip report annotating data such as mileage, driving times, any problems encountered with the vehicle and any issues arising with patient transport. Corrects minor vehicle problems such as lamps, flat tires, tire pressure and fluid levels. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Various shifts to include, but not limited to M-F 9:00AM-5:30PM; M-F 7:00AM-3:30PM; M-F 11:00AM-7:30PM; M-F 12:00PM-8:30PM Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized 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. Must be familiar with medical equipment located in patient transport vehicles and be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days on duty. 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 You may be required to serve a probationary period Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Incumbent must be able to handle weight of up to 50 pounds. Incumbent must endure prolonged periods of driving and exert greater physical effort in maneuvering larger vehicles such as buses, trucks and cargo vans. Incumbent operates vehicles in all types of weather and traffic conditions and is exposed to the danger of personal and vehicle accidents. Incumbent drives in heavily congested traffic conditions at up to and including highway speeds on interstate highways and over complicated read and interchange systems. Incumbent interacts and maintains composure when dealing with patients with a variety of physical and mental disabilities. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, strains, etc. when loading and unloading patients. Incumbent may be required to use isolation precautions when transporting patients for extended periods of time. Incumbent may be assigned irregular tour of duty shift hours and weekends to support patient transport. 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. COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE (SCREEN OUT): A current and valid state-issued Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your Commercial Driver's License with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current and valid state-issued Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement. 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 Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) 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. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. 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.