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Position Title
Motor Vehicle Operator
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBSR-12758189-25-CB Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 to Monday, July 21, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Are you an employee of the facility indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50).  Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted).  Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
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2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND, 
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
  • Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
  • Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted, and digitally signed documents linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
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By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001). (limit characters)
2. I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement. (limit characters)
Driver's License Requirement
1. A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.

Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
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Testing Designated Position
1. Applicants are required to undergo and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test and must submit to random drug testing after employment. Will you comply with this requirement? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Motor Vehicle Operator position with John D. Dingell VA Medical Center. Please note that a current, valid, state-issued Driver's License is required for this position, as well as a current, valid state-issued Chauffeur's license. Please respond to the following questions. (limit characters)
1. Driver's License: A current, valid, state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.
Do you possess a current, valid state-issued driver's license?
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2. Driver's License - Please provide your driver's license number, issuing state and expiration date. Reminder - Do not include a copy of your license; if referred for an interview it may be required at that time. (limit characters)
3. Chauffeur's License: This position requires transporting patients, employees and visitors, therefore a Chauffeur's license is required. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid Chauffeur's license.
Do you possess a current, valid state-issued Chauffer's license?
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4. Chauffeur's License - Please provide your Chauffeur's license number, issuing state and expiration date. Reminder - Do not include a copy of your license; if referred for an interview it may be required at that time. (limit characters)
5. Ability to do the Work (Screen-Out): Do you possess the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision?
Related experience includes operating passenger cars, station wagons, mini-vans, full-size vans and pickup trucks; transporting patients, employees and visitors; following established safety practices.
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For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
The following statements pertain to your ability to operate motor vehicles. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Operating passenger cars.
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7. Operating station wagons.
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8. Operating mini-vans.
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9. Operating full-size vans.
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10. Operating pickup trucks.
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The following statements pertain to your knowledge of work practices (keeping things neat, clean and in order). (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Maintaining an accurate log sheet.
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12. Adhering to all safety and health standards, regulations and work practices.
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13. Using proper protective equipment as required.
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14. Loading and unloading vehicle.
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The following statements pertain to your ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation). (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. Performing first echelon preventative maintenance duties set up by the facility.
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16. Performing preventative maintenance established by the General Services Administration.
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17. Reading and interpreting all information in the General Service Administration operator's
packet on purchasing supplies.
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18. Reading and interpreting all information in the General Service Administration operator's
packet on getting repairs.
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19. Reading and interpreting all information in the General Service Administration operator's
packet on accident reporting.
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The following statements pertain to your ability to drive motor vehicles safely. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
20. Transporting patients throughout the southeastern part of State of Michigan, primarily in the
Metro Detroit area.
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21. Transporting employees throughout the southeastern part of State of Michigan, primarily in
the Metro Detroit area.
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22. Transporting visitors throughout the southeastern part of State of Michigan, primarily in the
Metro Detroit area.
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23. Picking up and delivering supplies to and from the medical center in the Detroit and
surrounding areas.
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24. Picking up and delivering prosthetic equipment to and from the medical center in the Detroit
and surrounding areas.
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25. Picking up and delivering mail and correspondence to and from the medical center in the
Detroit and surrounding areas.
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26. Picking up and delivering emergency items to and from the medical center in the Detroit and
surrounding areas.
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The following statements pertain to your reliability and dependability. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
27. Completing all motor vehicle tickets.
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28. Reporting all maintenance problems to the supervisor as soon as they are noticed.
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29. Informing supervisor of any unusual occurrences and any improper or unsafe operating
conditions of any vehicles being driven.
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30. Following all established safety practices and reports to the supervisor any unsafe
conditions, unsafe practices, or any occupational illness or injury which is sustained.
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