Transportation Assistant

About the role

This position manages and operates a complex fleet of motor vehicles tor the facilities Management Service (FMS) at VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS) under the supervision of the Grounds and Transportation Supervisor, Facilities Management. The incumbent is required to work under minimal supervision and resolve problems associated with the work of the office. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/05/2026. 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-7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-6. 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 as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-6 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 vehicle repair and maintenance requirements. A thorough understanding of General Service Administration (GSA) fleet management, programs, processes, rules, and procedures. Comprehensive technical knowledge of both standard and special purpose vehicles and equipment in a large metropolitan fleet center: Specifications, capabilities, cost and market trends and operating characteristics. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: 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 physical effort will be required. Incumbent must be able to move independently through the hospital. Incumbent must possess visual and hearing acuity to communicate with both staff and patients. Incumbent must be able to manipulate keyboard and use a personal computer. Incumbent must be able to communicate orally. Must also be able to carry at least 15 lbs. Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting and frequently in a maintenance shop setting. There is frequent exposure to dirt, grease, noise and machinery. Incumbent may be required to troubleshoot equipment in remote areas. The employee will operate a government motor vehicle in the performance of their duties. Normal safety precautions are required. Interchange Agreement: Applicants must be eligible under the VA Interchange Agreement, having served continuously for at least one year in the other merit system under this interchange agreement. For more information regarding the VA Interchange Agreement please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/competitive-hiring/. 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/.