Summary The position is in the Transportation unit, Facility Management Department of the Facility Support Directorate located in the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in North Chicago Illinois. ***PLEASE NOTE: A current copy of the State of Illinois Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions (or if living in a bordering state, may substitute that state's current CDL license) is required at the tine of application. *** Duties Duties:Serves as a Team Leader to twelve or more employees in accomplishing Transportation department duties. Incumbent receives work assignments from supervisors and passes on to team members and initiate's work. Make assignments to individual team members on a daily basis. Ensures that needed plan, materials, supplies and equipment are available. Checks work in progress, advises other employees of supervisor's instructions and demonstrates proper work methods. Assures completion of assignments and compliance with supervisor's instruction on work sequences, procedures, methods and deadlines. Answers team member's questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives and obtains information or decisions needed from the supervisor on problems that arise. Provides information to the supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays, and overall work operations and problems. When required Incumbent of this position operates automatic and/or standard transmission system passenger vehicles, Cargo Trucks, Buses and all other vehicles within the Medical Center with up to 32, 000 lbs GVWR to transport cargo and passengers on a daily basis. The vehicle management program encompasses monitoring utilization, assignment, maintenance and record keeping for all assigned vehicles. It also requires monitoring the GSA fleet card and VA fleet card program. Performs emergency roadside repairs as deemed necessary. Ascertains that all assigned vehicles are secured (doors and windows locked) whenever vehicle is not in use. Reports all equipment failures and malfunctions to immediate supervisor as noted. Other misc. duties. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator Leader/PD06324O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/06/2026. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. ***PLEASE NOTE: Must have a current State of Illinois Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions (or if living in a bordering state, may substitute that state's current CDL license). Incumbents must maintain a safe driving record at all times. Please submit a copy. *** SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Compliance Lead or Supervise Transportation Vehicle Operation The screen out element for this position is as follows: Ability to Lead Motor Vehicle Operators. This is described as providing safe transportation for veterans, caregivers, attendants and/or cargo related to Veteran's medical appointments. Coordinating trips with dispatcher daily to facilitate patient transportation requests and determine pick-up/drop-off times and locations. In addition, you must have a valid state Class B CDL with passenger and airbrake endorsements and your background must demonstrate experience and the ability to operate appropriate vehicles to include passenger and wheelchair vans, cargo vans, buses, and trucks and possess an acceptable safety record. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Incumbent must have muscular and visual coordination, rapid reflexes and depth and field of vision must be with normal limits. Must be capable of lifting, carrying and moving heavy loads weighing up to fifty pounds without assistance while employing correct lifting procedures. Hand trucks, dollies and other workers are available for assistance with lifting, carrying, and moving heavy loads weighing more than fifty pounds. Must also be able to stoop, climb, stand, walk, squat and kneel to accomplish assigned work tasks. Working Conditions: Work is performed outdoors in all kinds of weather. Emergency repair work to vehicle may expose the operator to all types of climatic conditions as well as for the hazards of traffic.