Transportation Assistant

This position is located at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital in Montrose, New York. The Transportation Assistant arranges travel for veteran beneficiaries and both employee and non-employee attendants in accordance with existing VA regulations. ['***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** ***NOTE: Intermittent employment is defined as non-fulltime employment in which employees serve under an excepted or competitive service appointment without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. A position with an intermittent work schedule is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty cannot be regularly scheduled in advance. Intermittent positions offer health insurance only if the employee is expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days. Duties include but may not be limited to the following: Arranges transportation for veterans and authorized attendants using appropriate travel services. Determines eligibility for VA beneficiary travel under applicable rules and policies. Reviews records and authorizes travel, including the appropriate mode of transportation. Schedules and coordinates trips with veterans, hospital staff, and transportation providers. Coordinates patient transfers between hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities. Prepares travel authorizations, trip tickets, logs, and related documentation. Coordinates with ambulance companies and other transportation vendors to resolve service issues. Maintains transportation information such as fares, schedules, mileage rates, and available services. Controls beneficiary travel costs and seeks cost-effective transportation options. Reviews vendor vouchers and invoices for authorization, mileage, fees, and accuracy. Investigates questionable travel claims, billing issues, and unauthorized transportation services. Monitors beneficiary travel funds, expenditures, control points, and budget requirements. Provides travel information and customer service to veterans, families, staff, and outside organizations. Utilizes computer systems and software to execute office automation functions. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Intermittent Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved'] You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work may require some physical effort, such as standing, walking, bending, or sitting. The employee works primarily in an office setting involving everyday risks or discomforts. Normal safety precautions are adequate. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. IMPORTANT: 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/.

Company: Veterans Health Administration | Location: Montrose, New York,