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Transportation Assistant

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Columbus, Ohio 💰 $47383 – $61598/yr

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Job Summary

This position is a Transportation Coordinator at the facility level and acts as primary contact to Veterans for transportation needs. The incumbent works with the VTS Supervisory Mobility Manager for transportation workload forecasting, scheduling design, procedure development, and quality improvement implementation, modification of processes, evaluation and ongoing operational flow of the Veteran Transportation Services program.

Key Responsibilities

Works with the VTS Supervisory Mobility Manager for transportation workload forecasting, scheduling design, procedure development, and quality improvement implementation, modification of processes, evaluation and ongoing operational flow of the Veteran Transportation Services program. The coordination of transportation function is multi-faceted and diverse.

The three major areas of responsibility are: (1) Scheduling, Data Collection, & Tracking Support; (2) Consult Management responsibilities; (3) Program Support responsibilities. Must have knowledge of clinical services, related software and programs as they relate to clinical computing and office automation. Major Duties include but are not limited to: Performs work involving consult management, appointment scheduling and admissions scheduling.

Daily responsibilities include collecting, compiling, and tracking data and statistical information in support of Veteran Transportation Service (VTS). Performs a basic analysis of the data and generates a variety of reports. Reviews documents, reports and/or applications for omissions and inconsistencies and ensures data entry is complete and accurate. Coordinates service practices that decrease waits and delays for patients in all specialty areas.

Enters pertinent information into an automated tracking system. Plans for, organizes, administers, and directs how the work will be accomplished for the VTS program. Provides advice to operating managers and supervisors on how provided services assist in accomplishing their missions and programs. Plans and provides support services in the following types of program areas: electronic records management; driver scheduling setup & management; space utilization services.

Provides advice to operating managers and supervisors on how provided services assist in accomplishing their missions and programs. - Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm; or 8:00am-4:30pm; or 8:30am-5:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Transportation Assistant/PD99780-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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/.

Contact

Nicole.Huyghe@va.gov · 989-392-9239

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $47383 – $61598/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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