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Transportation Assistant

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Columbia, Missouri 💰 $50460 – $65599/yr

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Job Summary

The incumbent serves as a Transportation Assistant - Transportation Coordinator acts as primary contact to Veterans for transportation needs. The incumbent works with the Veteran Transportation Service (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

Duties of this position include but are not limited to: Initiate vehicle procurement actions for additional and replacement vehicles Coordinates with facility users to gain clear understanding of their needs Prepared specification and requirements for nonstandard vehicles Develop statements of work and other purchasing documentation for the lease, purchase, maintenance, and repairs of vehicles Receive and process vehicle requests in electronic form Monitor vehicle utilization Track vehicle histories from time of lease/purchase/donation for up to 6 years past the turn in or salvage/auction Maintain relevant vehicle data by using the comprehensive automobile reporting system or other mandated databases.

Monitors and schedules maintenance, repairs, and detailing for VA owned and leased vehicles Procures materials and services by submitted requests through vista for office supplies, personnel protective equipment, service contracts, and shop supplies Conduct required market research Reconciles purchase card charges within the established time limits Monitors fleet credit cards and ensures they are maintained as current and do not expire.

Coordinates with appropriate personnel when credit cards are lost, stolen, or damaged. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Transportation Assistant/PD096000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contact

carlos.alcantara2@va.gov · 573-926-9535

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 $50460 – $65599/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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