The primary purpose of this position is to manage all Veteran Transportation Program (VTS) and Beneficiary Travel (BT) activities, including Patient Transport, Special Mode Travel (SMT), mileage reimbursement claims, transportation contracts, 911 ambulance claims, inter-facility transfers, and common carrier transportation. The position within Prescott VA also supervises/ensures the VTS and BT processes comply with regulatory guidance, while assuring program effectiveness.
30 Day Hiring Model The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection. This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions. Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty.
What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration. Quick Interviews & References HR may arrange interviews and will request references within 3-5 days after being referred to the hiring manager.
Streamlined Pre-Employment Requirements: Following a tentative offer, applicants should be prepared to complete required steps, such as fingerprinting and background check, credentialing, and medical examination within 3 days of the offer. Clear and Timely Communication: Applicants will receive clear communication at key milestones, including referral, tentative offer, and onboarding instructions.
After meeting pre-employment requirements, candidates will receive a final job offer and start date. Onboarding tasks may continue after starting, with HR ensuring timely completion for a smooth transition into VA service. If selected, applicants should be prepared to come onboard within 30 days of the announcement closing.
Duties included but not limited to: Manage the Veterans Transportation Program (VTP) Program at the facility and Veterans Transportation System (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.
Manage demand against available resources to increase access to medical care through the Medical Centers organic transportation resources. Orchestrate travel for the Medical Centers Beneficiary Travel (BT) eligible enrollees through mileage reimbursement and contracted travel modes.
Manage 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 servicemembers, Caregivers and others in metropolitan and rural/remote rural areas, especially those which are disabled, frail, elderly or receiving life dependent treatments (dialysis, chemo therapy, radiation therapy, etc.).
The Mobility Manager is directly responsible for completing the Needs, Resources and Stakeholders Assessment in collaboration with the other services represented on the VTP Board of Directors, as well as Veterans and community stakeholders.
The Mobility Manager 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.
Provide consistent and effective outreach to community transit authorities and develops Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for collaborative relationships with local/regional recipients of the Veterans Transportation Community Living Initiative (VTCLI) grants managed by the Federal Transportation Agency. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30P Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Mobility Transportation Specialist (Mobility Manager)/PD400880 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
Jamie.Palazzolo@va.gov · 5626812978
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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