Job Summary

The Transportation Assistant serves as a Coordinator within the Veteran Transportation Service (VTS) at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa. The position provides coordination and support for Veteran transportation services, including scheduling, data tracking, workload forecasting, and program support. The incumbent works closely with VTS leadership and clinical staff to support efficient transportation operations and ensure timely, quality service to Veterans.

Job Description

To qualify for this position at the GS-6 level, you must meet the following requirement: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-05) 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. 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; performing a basic analysis of data and generating a variety of reports; entering data into automated tracking databases; and planning and directing a program that provides support services. NOTE: One (1) 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 dates specify month and year you started and month and year you ended. 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/.