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Summary The Environmental Management office of the Western New York Healthcare System (VAWNYHS) - Batavia is tasked with the coordination of all transportation, snow removal, maintenance of grounds, and housekeeping operations of a large facility. The incumbent serves as the primary technical expert and is responsible for the operations, repair and maintenance of all automobiles, trucks, busses and special purpose vehicles for the Batavia Medical Center. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: - Responsible for the utilization and maintenance of all automobiles, trucks, buses and special purpose vehicles and equipment owned by or leased to VAWNYHS (Batavia). - Keep continuously aware of VAWNYHS (Batavia) needs and weather conditions, making available and scheduling vehicles accordingly, and carries out directions, policies and procedures issued by the Engineering Manager. - Participates with his/her supervisor in the selection, promotion or reassignment of staff and recommends disciplinary actions and incentive awards, plans for improving work performances and training programs. - Organizes and directs staff in productive daily work schedules, and accomplishes work within established policies of EMS. - Responsible for ordering and stocking repair parts, supplies, materials, and equipment and participates in preliminary planning of budget for various control points. - Creates 1358's for all transportation costs. - Responsible for the maintenance of Medical Center and GSA rental vehicles. - Responsible for compiling all scheduled vehicles inspection providing upkeep and maintenance services and submitting monthly cost figures to invoice GSA lnteragency Motor Pool, Buffalo, N.Y. for all services and materials provided by VAWNYHS (Batavia). - Be familiar with spraying and application techniques as well as pesticide use and other controls used in a ground maintenance management. - Oversee contractors ensuring the safe usage of any materials being used. - Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all grounds and snow removal equipment, such as road sweeper, lawn sweeper, salt spreader, flail mower, Bobcats 553, 5528, and 873, power washer, and portable generators. - Responsible for administering road tests, grading applicants, maintaining records of authorized drivers and conducting a search of the driver's background through the National Driver Request Program. - Instructs subordinates in the safe and efficient operation of such complex equipment as pay loaders, snowplows, tractors with backhoe, front-end loader and gang-mowers. - Responsible for all work and documentation to insure the section under his/her direction is in compliance with all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to Joint Commission, GSA, OSHA and all life safety standards. - Creates and presents reports as required by the department and various regulatory agencies. - Provides technical expertise and consultative advice to the Assistant Director (Batavia site manager) and the Chief of EMS. - Comments and makes recommendations as needed to address issues with existing conditions, work assignments, costs, energy savings, and maintenance of items. - Assigns and dispatches vehicles on a daily basis for all patient, employees and staff trips using up to 25 different vehicles. - Investigates all accidents and makes out reports sending them to District Counsel. - Responsible of all repairs and maintenance of all equipment, tools and motorized equipment used by the transportation and EMS section. - Required to act in the capacity of a Service Manager in assessing mechanical failure on vehicles and equipment. - Maintains documentation and can account for all services and materials provided by VAWNYHS/Batavia which will be billed to GSA Motor Pool, Buffalo NY. - Assures that all vehicles and equipment are performing efficiently and that safety items such as tires, brakes, light, etc. are in proper working order. - Responsible for the upkeep of 48.8 acres of land which consists of 36 acres of lawns to be cut and trimmed, also includes the New York State Nursing Home. - Responsible for the removal of debris from all walks, stairs and stairwells, the removal of all trash and debris from VAWNYHS (Batavia) grounds. The removal of ice and snow in all parking lots, walks, and stairs during the winter months is managed by the incumbent. - Responsible for supervisory oversight which includes environmental sanitation, waste management, and basic pest functions. - Coordinates logistical support for interior design activities, and for setups and movement for furniture/furnishings. -Makes daily inspections of areas serviced by Aids to insure adequate coverage and proper work performance, observes quantity and quality of work performed by housekeeping staff and work leaders advising them of conditions that do not meet prescribed standards and regulatory requirements. -Responsible for the control, use and maintenance of numerous pieces of environmental sanitation equipment such as automatic floor scrubbers, vacuums, buffers, burnishers, and carpet extractors. - Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. May work evenings, weekends and holidays based on agency needs Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor/PD095110 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized 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 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, 12/05/2024. 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 Without more than normal supervision 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: Physical effort is needed at this level to maneuver the longer and heavier vehicles, especially when backing these vehicles. Ambulance or 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. Working Conditions: Drivers operate vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads (or the equivalent), and are exposed to the danger of serious accidents. They drive in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange systems. Education 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.