Motor Vehicle Operator

This Motor Vehicle Operator position is with Indian Health Service (Department of Health and Human Services) in Chinle, AZ. The purpose of this position is to operate motor vehicles and assist the Public Health Nurses (PHN) in home visits, health education, school and clinic visits. Provides Navajo and English interpretation for staff and community in homes, clinics and meetings. This position is located in the Public Health Nursing Unit at the Chinle Comprehensive Healthcare Facility, Chinle, Arizona. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). Key duties: • Drives a diesel driven cab-chassis truck with an actual GVW of 26,000 lbs. x 40 feet in length, (medical mobile van) 1⁄2 ton pick-up trucks, vans, and sedans, to carry out the objectives of the work unit. Responsible for the basic maintenance of assigned program vehicles and the loading and unloading of health supplies and equipment used by the Staff. Coordinates and documents all required repairs and services with the contracted service agency, assures that the work is accomplished in a timely manner. Empties, cleans and sanitizes the unit to ensure it is ready for the next day and checks connections to proper connections for electrical and computer supplies. Provides assistance with explaining the health care practices, health instructions, and health teaching/education presented by the health care/service providers, individual clients, family members, groups, outreach clinics and other community settings. Provides Navajo and English interpretation and takes vital signs. Assists with clerical duties of patients' medical documents including copying, routing, referrals filing, date entry, etc. Qualifications: To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Ability to Drive Safely-Motor Vehicles Operation of Motor Vehicles Interpersonal Skills Attention to Detail Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, Etc. Vehicle Maintenance PHYSICAL EFFORT: Physical effort is used reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arm, feet, and legs to operate hand controls on vehicle operated. Incumbent may exert moderate physical effort in the frequent handling of objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and the occasional handling of heavier objects while assisting patients. Considerable physical effort may be required to change tires and make limited emergency repairs. While performing housekeeping duties, light physical effort such as that involved in using vacuum cleaners and dry mops; running lightweight powered scrubbers and buffers; continually standing, bending, stooping, and reaching, frequently lifting and emptying wastebaskets; frequently pushing carts loaded with dirty laundry or waste paper; and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to and over 20 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: As an MVO, incumbent is required to operate vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Incumbent drives in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated roads and interchange systems. While performing housekeeping duties; works indoors in areas which normally have adequate heat, lighting, and ventilation; is exposed to dirt and disagreeable odors. Driver's License: A valid State Driver's License is required Selective Placement Factor: Fluent in the use of the Navajo Language, including the ability to translate from Navajo to English and vice versa. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.