Job Summary

This position is located at the Roseburg VA Medical Center in southern Oregon, where food service is provided to various buildings throughout the campus. These include: Transitional Care Unit, Protected Care Unit, Acute Psychiatric Unit, Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitative Treatment building and Acute Care. The Motor Vehicle Operator position combines the duties of food preparation and transport.

Job Description

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/03/2024. 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. 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 ability to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator/Food Service Worker without more than normal supervision. Examples includes Screen Out Element: Knowledge of the proper operation of the vehicle and lift gate. In addition, they must have the ability to manipulate the controls for starting, stopping, backing and driving the vehicle. Knowledge of vehicle dimensions and traffic regulations are required to operate the vehicle safely. The position requires knowledge and skill to properly load, arrange and secure carts to prevent damage to the carts or their contents. The incumbent must be able to read and understand installation maps, operator's manual for their assigned vehicle and lift gate, as well as facility policies. The Motor Vehicle Operator is required to apply this information in various driving situations. This position must have the knowledge and ability to conduct vehicle inspections and identify developing maintenance issues, communicating vehicle issues promptly to the supervisor. Skill to organize assignments into logical sequence, execute tasks accurately and efficiently and meet strict meal schedules. They must have knowledge of food terminology, measurements and serving information in standardized recipes for regular or modified menus. They have a thorough understanding of proper food service procedures and the skill to train lower grade employees in these procedures. knowledge of food safety and sanitation and the ability to apply these principles when preparing, storing and delivering food. They adhere to FDA food code and other policies and procedures to prevent food borne illness or transmission of disease. An understanding of the appropriate foods to serve for therapeutic diets (for example calorie, carbohydrate, fat or sodium controlled, texture modified, dysphagia or thickened liquids) and be able to identify discrepancies between prescribed diets and the printed menus. Preferred Experience: 3 years of working in a customer service setting and 1 year driving motor vehicle experience. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT): A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF(s) are ineligible for further consideration. The SPF for this position is: Current, valid state-issued Driver's License. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you may be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License. The potential eligible are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Motor Vehicles Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision Work Practices 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: Motor Vehicle Operator - The incumbent will exert light to moderate physical effort in reaching, bending, turning or moving hand, arms, feet and legs to operate the vehicle and lift gate. Moderate to heavy physical effort is exerted in handling the food carts which weigh over 540 pounds. The employee exerts moderate physical effort in the frequent handling of objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and the occasional handling of heavier objects while loading cargo, with the assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment. Food Service Worker - The work involves light to moderate physical effort which may include frequent lifting of objects requiring light to medium exertion. Regularly lifts or pushes objects requiring heavy exertion such as large cooking utensils, dishes, supplies and heavy food carts. Some food service workers at this level may be required to perform heavy work, such as scouring and scrubbing large-size cooking utensils. This position will regularly push the tray delivery carts which weigh over 500 pounds. Employees may be required to work on ladders and use powered cleaning equipment. They frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Often stands on hard surfaces for extended periods of time, bends, stoops and works in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions. The position also requires walking or standing for up to a few hours at a time. Working Conditions: Motor Vehicle Operator/Food Service Worker - Works a significant part of the tour of duty outside and operates the vehicle in all kinds of weather. The driver is exposed to dirt and fumes, and the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading the vehicle. Working conditions are often uncomfortable, warm or cold, and noisy. Workers are exposed to minor cuts, bruises, burns, and scalds. There is danger of slipping on floors which are wet from daily mopping, or where food or beverage has been dropped and not wiped up. Some workers are exposed to extreme temperatures of the hot kitchen and the walk-in refrigerator.