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Transportation Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 7 days ago
On-site Columbus, OH $47K – $62K Apply by Jun 8, 2026 Transportation Clerk And Assistant ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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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.
What You'll Do
- →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.
- →Coordinates service practices that decrease waits and delays for patients in all specialty areas.
- →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.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; or 9:00am-5:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Transportation Assistant/PD00844A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓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 required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 256944df-8d8b-4829-b24f-f9fb39fcb690
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