This position is located at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona PA. The incumbent assists the supervisor with oversight of the Fleet Management Program for government vehicles for the facility, to include geographically dislocated areas, such as the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The purpose of the position is to aid in all matters relating to the Altoona VAMC's fleet of vehicles.
The Transportation Assistant will assist the Boiler Plant Supervisor, who has oversight of the continually expanding Fleet Program for the facility to include the oversight of approximately 140 vehicles: 18 VA-owned, 27 utilized by DAV, and 90 General Services Administration (GSA) leased which are utilized, parked and serviced within 13 separate Counties throughout the state.
Major duties include, but may not be limited to: Responsibility of the position is to coordinate the data submitted by various services for fleet vehicles.
Continuously researching rules, regulations, policies, and procedures (i.e., Center for Engineering & Occupational Safety and Health (CEOSH), state license requirements, local Medical Center Policies (MCPs), requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GSA regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, Alternative fueled vehicle (AFV) requirements, etc.) to ensure that the facility is always in compliance.
Report non-compliance or inadequate reporting to the supervisor with recommendations for correction Coordinates obtaining VA license plates (this communication may be in person, by phone, fax, e-mail, letter or memo), processes all station-owned GSA, and DAV gas receipts, complete monthly EZ Pass/GPS audits, manages fleet vehicle keys and key logs. Monitors fleet card accounts and reviews statements checking for fraud or misuse.
Reports account irregularities and card loss or theft to the supervisor and Fleet Card Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (A/OPC). Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of individuals with varying levels of understanding. Serves as technical advisor to the supervisor, in the modification of fleet systems, to meet the needs of the facility. Performs other duties as assigned.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Transportation Assistant - Fleet Management / PD503-066650 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
tawana.mckinney@va.gov · 937-516-0843
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $45409 – $65599/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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