This position is intended to perform transportation support work related to the specialty area of passengers i.e. beneficiary travel. The position is to perform duties as a Transportation Assistant, the duties of which are to initiate and complete a wide variety of administrative and technical for the Beneficiary Travel Program within the CTVHCS.
The location of this position is at the Waco campus within the Beneficiary Travel Unit, Eligibility and Processing Section within Med Admin Service.
Major duties assigned but not limited to: Obligates funds for travel fund control points. Prepares daily reports itemizing all control point activities for each day. Contacts approval official to authorize obligations and any requests for additions, deductions, and/or movement of funds. Determines travel eligibility, computes mileage/common carriers, and prepares electronic voucher.
Looks up Veteran's home address in VistA and calculates the mileage to and from appropriate facility. Moves back and forth successfully between various computer software programs to accomplish duties in a timely manner. Uses extreme tact and respect in communicating with applicants who are not eligible to receive Beneficiary Travel. Functions under the constant pressure of a large volume of claimants and a variety of personalities.
Shows proficiency in the use of VistA, Beneficiary Travel Self-Service Support (BTSSS) system, and the Beneficiary Travel Dashboard. Tracks deductible amounts when applicable and in accordance with established guidelines. Certifies all beneficiary travel vouchers via computer input. Provides on-the-job training to new employees.
Receives Veterans making claims for reimbursement at the time of their discharge from the medical center, domiciliary, nursing home care unit, or after an outpatient visit. Follows strict security measures when accessing or exiting VistA and BTSSS.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not available Position Description/PD#: Transportation Assistant/PD08040A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/. Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $52957/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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