Motor Vehicle Operator Job in Salisbury, NC

Vacancy No. CBTA-12641458-25-HCA Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $25.81 to $30.15 Grade 7 to 7
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/28/2025 Close Date 3/14/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Salisbury, NC


Summary

The position is primarily responsible for leading and maintaining the warehouse employees and alternate storage facilities. Responsible for scheduling daily activities and assignments to accomplish the receipt, storage and distribution of all supplies and equipment purchased for use at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Medical Center, outpatient clinics in Charlotte, Hickory and Winston-Salem and the Veteran Centers in Greensboro and Charlotte.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to Service Line ONLY. Must be a part of the Salisbury VAMC Supply Chain Management Service Line.

Duties

The position serves as working leader of three or more employees with responsibility for a complete warehousing operation involving a variety of warehousing functions with minimal guidance and instruction. Passes on to other workers instructions received from supervisor, demonstrates proper work methods, works along with other employees and sets the pace performing non-supervisory work of the same kind and level as that done by the group led. Ensures that sufficient work is available to keep employees busy. Checks work in progress and when finished for compliance with supervisors instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines. Answers works questions concerning procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Provides information to supervisor on status and progress of work causes of delay, recommend solutions, and overall work operations and problems. Provides on-the-job training for new employees. Assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed and informs supervisor of any safety violations. Performs all the tasks in one or more of the following duties:

Operates large vehicles such as cargo trucks, stake trucks and vans with weights exceeding 33,000 pounds with loads and air brakes to make deliveries and pick-ups at the W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center and surrounding outpatient clinics.
Utilizes Integrated Funds Distribution, Control Point Activity, Accounting and Procurement (IFCAP) computer terminals, utilizing the warehouse menu and display items to check in items and check inventory on stock items.

Position is responsible for the receipt and inspection of incoming supplies and equipment to determine if they meet the applicable specifications and purchase order descriptions while checking for damages. When damages are noted, position notifies supervisor and take appropriate actions. Position receives and delivers hazardous materials such as chemicals and compressed gases.

Assists with the physical layout of the warehouse in a manual or automated facility. The position may work alone in consolidating materials to provide maximum space utilization and protection of materials

Converts package lots to established units of issue.

Properly marks and stores stock items in their correct areas in a neat and orderly fashion to facilitate selection for issues and to provide required security. Also rotates stock to ensure the First In, First Out procedures are followed.

Selects items for issue from Credit Issue Vouchers for delivery to using service after pre-obligation, as required. Makes sure items are receipted for properly.

Required to operate electric pallet trucks and forklift.

Assists in the assembly and delivery of all new furniture and equipment.

Calls in electrical safety checks and attaches Preventive Maintenance (PM) tags when required.

Does minor assembly/disassembly of furniture and equipment.

Performs supply inventories and systematic reviews.

Performs housekeeping duties in the warehouse, restroom and dock area as needed and uses a mechanical electric scrubber within the warehouse.

Assists and picks up excess supplies and equipment as required.

Prepares packages and labels items for shipment ensuring that they are logged in the "Ship Out Log".

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:30am -4:00pm.
Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD014650

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
  • 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 Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/14/2025.

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:

  • Clerical
  • Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
  • Drive Safely
  • Lead or Supervise
  • Physical Strength and Agility
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Vehicle Operation


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: Exert light physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. They exert moderate physical effort in the frequent handling of objects weighing up to 20 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs. while loading and offloading cargo. May occasional handle heavier objects while loading/unloading cargo or assisting patients, typically with the assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment.

Considerable physical effort may be required to change tires and make limited emergency repairs, such as installing an emergency fan belt or replacing an electrical fuse on open highways.

Greater physical effort may be needed when maneuvering the longer and heavier vehicles, especially when backing these vehicles. Patient transport vehicle drivers may be required to assist patients into and out of the vehicle, which involves physical exertion and frequent stooping and bending.

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. 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 exception from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Financial disclosure not required.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • State Drivers License
  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action


The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • State Drivers License
  • Other (2)
  • Other (3)
  • PCS Orders
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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 03/14/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12641458.

  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

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Agency contact information

Hunter Akers
Address
WG Bill Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center
1601 Brenner Avenue
Salisbury, NC 28144
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.


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