Summary The Motor Vehicle Operator in Nutrition & Food Services (NFS) has the primary purpose to transport food and supplies back and forth from patient care areas and kitchen to Building 4. Responsibilities Keeps the vehicle clean in accordance with VA standards: he/she sweeps and washes vehicle, both inside and out. Puts gasoline, water and oil in truck as needed. Reports any needs for truck repair to immediate supervisor. During periods when not operating the vehicle, performs a wide variety of cook/food service worker tasks in the food production area and food service areas throughout the medical center. Drive at the loading/unloading points at the designated times. Follow established time schedule in delivery of trays as meals must be served to the patients as scheduled times to allow other hospital functions to operate smoothly. Soiled trays must be returned promptly to enable dishwashing schedule to be met. Must have in possession, at all times, the appropriate Class D driver's license. Follows a scheduled route, approximately 1/4 to 1/4 mile between buildings. Maneuvers the truck into position for loading and unloading. Load the delivery tray carts, each holding 20 trays and weighing up to approximately 1,000 pounds, depending on the type of cart in use. Secures each delivery cart inside the truck so that there is neither spillage of foods nor damage of equipment. Makes several trips daily in order to deliver meal service to patients in a 52 bed medical/surgical unit, 82 bed psychiatry unit, and 180 bed NHCU Returns all soiled trays to building 4. Follow established time schedule in delivery of trays. Driver's License Requirement: Must posses a valid, state-issued driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid driver's license at the time of your interview. Work Schedule: Full-Time, 5:00am to 1:30pm OR 10:30am to 7:00pm, Sunday to Saturday, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD4041-A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Must possess, at all times, a valid Class D driver's license. 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 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required 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 To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/09/2024. 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 Reliability And Dependability 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Considerable physical effort and dexterity is required while driving and maneuvering at the loading/unloading points. Incumbent must have good coordination in the use of his/her eyes, hands and feet. The employee is subject to exposure to the elements and to a constant exposure to traffic hazards. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information 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.
