Transportation Assistant (Fleet Manager)

The Fleet Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the work operations for the fleet vehicles at the Richard L. Roudebush, VAMC facility in Indianapolis, IN. The position is in the Facilities Management Service & functions as on-site expert in fleet management. Incumbent is responsible for instructing individuals in safe operation and maintenance on assigned vehicles, and appropriate procedures to follow in the case of an accident or emergencies.

Qualifications:

To qualify at the GS- 07 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the federal employment. Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/27/2026.

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-7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-6. 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. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

Specialized Experience:

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-6 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Advanced technical knowledge of fleet management operations, including budgeting, procurement, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and contract administration. The incumbent must demonstrate analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to apply complex regulations and policies to real-world scenarios. A thorough understanding of Department of Veterans Affairs directives, Federal Fleet Management Guidelines, and environmental stewardship principles is essential. Proficiency in software systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, Centralized Automotive Reporting System, and General Services Administration databases is required. The Fleet Manager must be capable of conducting training, leading meetings, and communicating effectively with diverse audiences. 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:

The work is primarily sedentary but includes walking, standing, bending, and lifting items such as supplies and vehicle parts. The incumbent may also be required to drive a vehicle and travel to off-site locations.

Working Conditions:

Duties will be predominantly performed in the Veteran Transportation Service program office with intermittent trips to various locations throughout the Medical Center's catchment area both in and near patient care areas where there may be risk of exposure to disease. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: 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/ .