Supervisory Transportation Specialist

The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Transportation Specialist - Mobility Manager and manages all Veterans Transportation System (VTS) and Beneficiary Travel (BT) Program activities, including patient transport, Special Mode Travel (SMT), mileage reimbursement claims, transportation contracts, 911 ambulance claims, inter-facility transfers, and common carrier transportation. This position reports to the Medical Administration Officer at the VA Maine Healthcare System in Augusta, ME.

The Supervisory Transportation Specialist - Mobility Manager supervises/ensures the VTS and BT processes comply with regulatory guidance, while assuring program effectiveness. They serve as the Contracting Officer Representative for all transportation contracts, including common carrier, Special Mode, ambulance, and air ambulance. The incumbent is also responsible for working with state Veterans and Transportation Agencies and local transportation providers to establish expanded transportation networks to improve Veterans' access to care. Major duties include but are not limited to: Manages the Veterans Transportation Program at the facility which provides safe and reliable transportation to Veterans who require assistance traveling to and from VA health care facilities and authorized non-VA health care appointments within the Medical Center's catchment area. Orchestrates travel for eligible enrollees through mileage reimbursement and contracted travel modes. Plans, develops, evaluates, markets and directs key administrative activities in multiple programs related to transportation system for Veterans, active-duty service members, Caregivers and others in metropolitan and rural/remote rural areas, especially those which are disabled, frail, elderly or receiving life dependent treatments (dialysis, chemo-therapy, radiation therapy, etc.). Conducts complex and special studies for efficiency and productivity and recommends changes or improvements in work methods and procedures. Identifies resources (staffing, funding, equipment, facilities) required to support varied level of program operations. Manages transportation budget, analyzes organizational budgets, and provides advice and recommendations to Medical Center management, as appropriate, including critical budget areas and all Transportation program matters. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative for all transportation contracts, including common carrier, special mode, ambulance, and air ambulance. Provides consistent and effective outreach to community transit authorities. Coordinates the preparation and submission of recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual performance improvement reports, management briefings, summaries, and a wide variety of nonrecurring reports; Assures performance measures and standards issued by various accrediting, regulatory, and higher agency authorities. Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities to include but not limited to establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff; observes and evaluates employees' performance; provides advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; hears and resolves minor complaints and grievances; reviews, approves or disapproves leave requests; adjusts work procedures among staff according to workload, etc. Assures that all transportation staff obtain and maintain appropriate licenses, certifications, and training appropriate for each position. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized. Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Transportation Specialist/PD04196-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required. Notifications: This position is in the Competitive Service. This position is not a Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay. Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. Selectee required to serve one year supervisory/managerial probationary period. Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. This position requires the application, assessment, and questionnaire to be fully completed. The assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.