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# Transportation Assistant ( Fleet Manager)

Veterans Health Administration

This position will be assigned to the Fleet Vehicle Management Section of Engineering Service, Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS), Tuskegee Campus. The incumbent will provide a variety of vehicle facility fleet vehicle managerial duties for the Fleet Vehicle Management Program throughout CAVHCS by establishing deadlines, priorities, vehicle reservations and replacements based on general vehicle schedules, methods, requirements, and policies.
Major Duties and Responsibilities Program Management Duties 25 % Procurements of vehicles and services via contracting and purchase cards. Acts as the government's Contracting Representative for a Vehicle Fleet maintenance. Inspects work and provides guidance to the contractor on the administration/execution of the contract. This contract is valued at approximately $1,400,000 annually. Participates in the establishment of local policies for achieving management objectives and goals and represents management on such matters as required. Makes recommendations for short-range, organizational, and operational improvements. Perform duties as Fleet Card Manager and Fleet Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (A/OPC). Incumbent is responsible for the oversight and management of the Government Fleet Purchase Card (GPC) program within CAVHCS. Incumbent serves as the primary point of contact between the cardholders, the approving officials, and the card-issuing bank, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures. The incumbent monitors fleet card accounts and reviews statements checking for fraud or misuse. The incumbent reports account irregularities and card loss or theft to the supervisor and Fleet Card A/OPC. The incumbent reconciles charges monthly and undergoes a monthly random audit with the Fleet Card A/OPC and annual audit with Fiscal. The incumbent research all vehicle use including mileage, number of trips, numbers of passengers, always making sure the fleet is right sized and maintained within VA and GSA standards. Technical Facility Fleet Management Duties 75 % Manages a diverse and complex inventory of fleet assets, including sedans, light/medium/heavy-duty trucks, para-transit vehicles, buses, emergency vehicles, and specialized equipment. Develops and implements comprehensive technical programs for predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance to maximize fleet lifecycle, minimize downtime, and ensure all assets operate at optimal safety and performance standards. Utilizes fleet management systems and vehicle telematics platforms to monitor vehicle diagnostics, maintenance schedules, operational data, and real-time alerts for issues such as engine faults, low fluids, system failures, and non-compliance with emissions requirements. Conducts root-cause analysis on vehicle performance issues using advanced diagnostic tools, interpreting On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II/III), and collaborating with certified mechanics or service providers to resolve technical faults. Coordinates and verifies technical aspects of third-party maintenance and repair work, ensuring adherence to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, warranty requirements, recall notices, and applicable federal/state safety and environmental standards. Oversees implementation of technical upgrades, retrofits, and modifications to fleet vehicles to meet evolving mission and compliance requirements, including installation of advanced safety or communications technology as specified. Makes technical recommendations for vehicle replacements and fleet right-sizing based on wear analysis, utilization data, life-cycle cost analysis, fuel economy, emission performance, and evolving agency mission requirements. Calculates rental rates and reports on facility fleet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by utilizing vehicle utilization rates, mean time between failures (MTBF), cost per mile, preventive maintenance, compliance rates, and fuel/energy consumption patterns. Ensures all vehicles are maintained in strict accordance with VA, GSA, Department of Transportation (DOT), ALDOT, Environment Protection Agency (EPA), and manufacturer requirements for safety, emissions, performance, and environmental sustainability. Responsible for the secure implementation and utilization of fleet fuel management programs, using automated data capture to monitor and track fuel/energy usage, detect irregularities, and support sustainability initiatives Including the collection and development of accident information and maintaining case records. Monitors facility fleet asset condition through physical inspections reports, telematics data, and predictive analytics to proactively address emerging mechanical issues and forecast future maintenance or replacement needs. Work Schedule: Monday
• Friday 8:00am
• 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Transportation Assistant ( Fleet Manager)/PD115320 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/05/2026. 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 6 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS 5. 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. Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Transportation Assistant. Transportation Coordinator for the GS-6 level. Qualifying specialized experience includes performing transportation support duties such as coordinating connections/scheduling, documenting travel information; collecting, compiling, and tracking data on a daily basis; Performs a basic analysis of data and generates a variety of reports; entering data into automated tracking data bases; and planning and directing a program that provides support services. The incumbent is expected to meet varying deadlines and production schedules with vehicles being present to fulfill projected needs As it Relates to Transportation Fleet Management duties. Please make sure your Resume Displays this we cannot make assumptions you have Transportation Assistant Fleet Management Experience. 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/.
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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