Supervisory Mobility Transportation Specialist
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Manages the VTP Program at the facility and VTS Drivers/Motor Vehicle Operators provide safe and reliable transportation to Veterans who require assistance traveling to and from VA health care facilities and authorized non-VA health care appointments within the Medical Center's catchment area. Serve as the local administrator of the Vet Ride System and is responsible of granting certain delegated access rights to facility staff. Manages the Medical Center's Veterans Transportation Program services under the AD within the VAMC by planning, developing, evaluating, marketing and directing key administrative activities in multiple programs related to transportation system for Veterans, active duty service members, Caregivers and others in metropolitan and rural/remote rural areas. Develops, analyzes, evaluates, advises on, or improves the effectiveness of work methods and procedures, organizations, manpower utilization, distribution of work assignments, delegation of authority, management controls, information and documentation systems, and similar functions of management. Possesses and maintains knowledge of and collaborative relationships with United We Ride, State Departments of Transportation, Community Transit providers, Veterans Service Organizations, State Veteran Agencies, County Veteran Service Agencies and other various groups and organizations, such as stakeholders, other hospitals, universities, public health officials and organizations, volunteer work groups, news media and the community at large. Serves as the Subject Matter Expert at the Medical Center and as such is responsible for managing, evaluating, and addressing all patient transportation activity at the site. Develops procedures and systems for establishing, operating, and assessing the effectiveness of administrative control systems. Prepares replies to inquiries from Members of Congress, other Government agencies, and VISN Offices. Acts as a liaison with the Human Resources office, performs/coordinates personnel actions, maintains personnel-related records. Provides guidance and assistance to the VTP Board of Directors, Executive Sponsor (Associate Director) and staff on all personnel issues pertaining to VTP; communicates, interprets and advises on federal and agency personnel policies, regulations and procedures directly related to the transportation of Veterans (OSHA, Environmental Safety Standards pertaining to driver medical exams, etc.). Represents VTP on committees and workgroups at a local, regional, VISN or National level on an as assigned basis. Manages the Medical Center transportation budget, analyzes organizational budgets, and provides advice and recommendations to Medical Center Associate Director, Medical Center Chief Financial Officer and CBO VTP Program Staff, as appropriate, including critical budget areas and all Transportation program matters. Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and works closely with the Contracting Officer to develop appropriate contracts and maintain an accurate inventory of all Veteran transportation related equipment and vehicles. Manages the Medical Center transportation program quality assurance programs. Directs and conducts studies, designs flow charts, analyzes findings, and makes recommendations for performance improvement programs related to the Medical Center's patient transportation program. Works closely with all disciplines / services to facilitate the implementation of new methodologies relative to performance improvement, i.e., scheduling practices, and computer applications related to Veteran transportation. Performs the administrative and personnel management functions relative to staff supervised. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Performs management and/or program support work, such as program or office planning, evaluation of administrative programs or issues, training program administration, correspondence control, liaison, special projects, or board or committee-related work. Perform other administrative duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
08:
00a-04:
30p, Monday-Friday Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available. Telework:
Not Available. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Supervisory Mobility Transportation Specialist/PD803630 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 12/10/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents that affect the use of program and related support resources in the area; knowledge of several different clinical programs, each representing a requirement for a distinctly different additional body of knowledge, and for which this position provides administrative guidance and support in regard to patient transportation; knowledgeable of mobility management principles and tools; have excellent communication skills verbally and in writing; knowledgeable of US Department of Transportation regulations regarding transporting patients, as well as their State Department of Transportation regulations regarding licensing of drivers, patient safety, etc.; knowledgeable of the Beneficiary Travel Behavioral Tools/Audit policy and process; knowledgeable of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements regarding ADA vehicles and all applicable statutes, regulations, and policies regarding transporting disabled Veterans. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR have completed 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED. Transcript must list degree conferred and date conferred). OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must possess equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate education and Specialized Experience directly related to the work of the position, as outlined above. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementManages Human ResourcesManages ResourcesOrganizational Awareness 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:
The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Travel will be required on a periodic basis. Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office within a VA Medical Center. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Manages the VTP Program at the facility and VTS Drivers/Motor Vehicle Operators provide safe and reliable transportation to Veterans who require assistance traveling to and from VA health care facilities and authorized non-VA health care appointments within the Medical Center's catchment area. Serve as the local administrator of the Vet Ride System and is responsible of granting certain delegated access rights to facility staff. Manages the Medical Center's Veterans Transportation Program services under the AD within the VAMC by planning, developing, evaluating, marketing and directing key administrative activities in multiple programs related to transportation system for Veterans, active duty service members, Caregivers and others in metropolitan and rural/remote rural areas. Develops, analyzes, evaluates, advises on, or improves the effectiveness of work methods and procedures, organizations, manpower utilization, distribution of work assignments, delegation of authority, management controls, information and documentation systems, and similar functions of management. Possesses and maintains knowledge of and collaborative relationships with United We Ride, State Departments of Transportation, Community Transit providers, Veterans Service Organizations, State Veteran Agencies, County Veteran Service Agencies and other various groups and organizations, such as stakeholders, other hospitals, universities, public health officials and organizations, volunteer work groups, news media and the community at large. Serves as the Subject Matter Expert at the Medical Center and as such is responsible for managing, evaluating, and addressing all patient transportation activity at the site. Develops procedures and systems for establishing, operating, and assessing the effectiveness of administrative control systems. Prepares replies to inquiries from Members of Congress, other Government agencies, and VISN Offices. Acts as a liaison with the Human Resources office, performs/coordinates personnel actions, maintains personnel-related records. Provides guidance and assistance to the VTP Board of Directors, Executive Sponsor (Associate Director) and staff on all personnel issues pertaining to VTP; communicates, interprets and advises on federal and agency personnel policies, regulations and procedures directly related to the transportation of Veterans (OSHA, Environmental Safety Standards pertaining to driver medical exams, etc.). Represents VTP on committees and workgroups at a local, regional, VISN or National level on an as assigned basis. Manages the Medical Center transportation budget, analyzes organizational budgets, and provides advice and recommendations to Medical Center Associate Director, Medical Center Chief Financial Officer and CBO VTP Program Staff, as appropriate, including critical budget areas and all Transportation program matters. Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and works closely with the Contracting Officer to develop appropriate contracts and maintain an accurate inventory of all Veteran transportation related equipment and vehicles. Manages the Medical Center transportation program quality assurance programs. Directs and conducts studies, designs flow charts, analyzes findings, and makes recommendations for performance improvement programs related to the Medical Center's patient transportation program. Works closely with all disciplines / services to facilitate the implementation of new methodologies relative to performance improvement, i.e., scheduling practices, and computer applications related to Veteran transportation. Performs the administrative and personnel management functions relative to staff supervised. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Performs management and/or program support work, such as program or office planning, evaluation of administrative programs or issues, training program administration, correspondence control, liaison, special projects, or board or committee-related work. Perform other administrative duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
08:
00a-04:
30p, Monday-Friday Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available. Telework:
Not Available. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Supervisory Mobility Transportation Specialist/PD803630 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 12/10/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents that affect the use of program and related support resources in the area; knowledge of several different clinical programs, each representing a requirement for a distinctly different additional body of knowledge, and for which this position provides administrative guidance and support in regard to patient transportation; knowledgeable of mobility management principles and tools; have excellent communication skills verbally and in writing; knowledgeable of US Department of Transportation regulations regarding transporting patients, as well as their State Department of Transportation regulations regarding licensing of drivers, patient safety, etc.; knowledgeable of the Beneficiary Travel Behavioral Tools/Audit policy and process; knowledgeable of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements regarding ADA vehicles and all applicable statutes, regulations, and policies regarding transporting disabled Veterans. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR have completed 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED. Transcript must list degree conferred and date conferred). OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must possess equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate education and Specialized Experience directly related to the work of the position, as outlined above. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementManages Human ResourcesManages ResourcesOrganizational Awareness 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:
The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Travel will be required on a periodic basis. Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office within a VA Medical Center. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
2101 Transportation Specialist - Salary Range:
$64,009 to $83,210 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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