Transportation Assistant ( Fleet Manager)

The incumbent serves as a Transportation Assistant acts as primary contact to Veterans for transportation needs. The incumbent works with the Veteran Transportation Service (VTS) reporting to the Supervisory Mobility Manager for transportation workload forecasting, scheduling Veterans' transportation request, processes Beneficiary Travel Self Service System (BTSSS) claims and eCAMS claims. 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/ . RESPONSIBILITIES: Major Duties and Responsibilities

Program Management Duties 25 %

Procurements of vehicles and services via contracting and purchase cards. Acts as the government's Contracting Representative for a Vehicle Fleet maintenance. Inspects work and provides guidance to the contractor on the administration/execution of the contract. This contract is valued at approximately $1,400,000 annually. Participates in the establishment of local policies for achieving management objectives and goals and represents management on such matters as required. Makes recommendations for short-range, organizational, and operational improvements.

Perform duties as Fleet Card Manager and Fleet Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (A/OPC). Incumbent is responsible for the oversight and management of the Government Fleet Purchase Card (GPC) program within CAVHCS. Incumbent serves as the primary point of contact between thecardholders, the approving officials, and the card-issuing bank, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures. The incumbent monitors fleet card accounts and reviews statements checking for fraud or misuse. The incumbent reports account irregularities and card loss or theft to the supervisor and Fleet Card A/OPC. The incumbent reconciles charges monthly and undergoes a monthly random audit with the Fleet Card A/OPC and annual audit with Fiscal. The incumbent research all vehicle use including mileage, number of trips, numbers of passengers, always making sure the fleet is right sized and maintained within VA and GSA standards.

Technical Facility Fleet Management Duties 75 %

Manages a diverse and complex inventory of fleet assets, including sedans, light/medium/heavy-duty trucks, para-transit vehicles, buses, emergency vehicles, and specialized equipment.

Develops and implements comprehensive technical programs for predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance to maximize fleet lifecycle, minimize downtime, and ensure all assets operate at optimal safety and performance standards.

Utilizes fleet management systems and vehicle telematics platforms to monitor vehicle diagnostics, maintenance schedules, operational data, and real-time alerts for issues such as engine faults, low fluids, system failures, and non-compliance with emissions requirements.

Conducts root-cause analysis on vehicle performance issues using advanced diagnostic tools, interpreting On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II/III), and collaborating with certified mechanics or service providers to resolve technical faults.

Coordinates and verifies technical aspects of third-party maintenance and repair work, ensuring adherence to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, warranty requirements, recall notices, and applicable federal/state safety and environmental standards

.Oversees implementation of technical upgrades, retrofits, and modifications to fleet vehicles to meet evolving mission and compliance requirements, including installation of advanced safety or communications technology as specified

.Makes technical recommendations for vehicle replacements and fleet right-sizing based on wear analysis, utilization data, life-cycle cost analysis, fuel economy, emission performance, and evolving agency mission requirements.

Calculates rental rates and reports on facility fleet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by utilizing vehicle utilization rates, mean time between failures (MTBF), cost per mile, preventive maintenance, compliance rates, and fuel/energy consumption patterns.

Ensures all vehicles are maintained in strict accordance with VA, GSA, Department of Transportation (DOT), ALDOT, Environment Protection Agency (EPA), and manufacturer requirements for safety, emissions, performance, and environmental sustainability.

Responsible for the secure implementation and utilization of fleet fuel management programs, using automated data capture to monitor and track fuel/energy usage, detect irregularities, and support sustainability initiatives Including the collection and development of accident information and maintaining case records

.Monitors facility fleet asset condition through physical inspections reports, telematics data, and predictive analytics to proactively address emerging mechanical issues and forecast future maintenance or replacement needs.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Transportation Assistant ( Fleet Manager)/ PD115320

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/31/2026.

Time-In-Grade Requirement : Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS 6 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS 5. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Transportation Assistant. Transportation Coordinator for the GS-6 level. Qualifying specialized experience includes performing transportation support duties such as coordinating connections/scheduling, documenting travel information; collecting, compiling, and tracking data on a daily basis; Performs a basic analysis of data and generates a variety of reports; entering data into automated tracking data bases; and planning and directing a program that provides support services

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ . SALARY: QuantitativeValue EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Other

Salary : $1,400,000