Veterans Transportation Coordinator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Portland, OR, seeks a Transportation Assistant to administer and coordinate the Veterans Transportation Program benefits for eligible Veterans. The role involves reviewing travel requests, applying travel rules, and assisting with waiver considerations for hardship cases.

You will work with hospital staff and Veterans to arrange feasible transportation modes (air, ambulance, motor). Experience with CPRS and travel data handling is preferred.

Qualifications

• Time-In-Grade requirements apply to current federal employees.
• Experience in coordinating beneficiary travel and reimbursements is required.
• Ability to review transportation requests and apply regulations.

Responsibilities

• Utilize software to verify Veteran eligibility and travel reimbursement amounts.
• Assist Veterans with waiver applications when income changes or hardship occurs.
• Review transportation requests for VA expenses using CPRS; determine best mode.

Skills

Time-In-Grade requirements

Travel coordination

CPRS experience

Data collection & reporting

Tools

CPRS

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Portland, OR, seeks a Transportation Assistant to administer and coordinate the Veterans Transportation Program benefits for eligible Veterans. The role involves reviewing travel requests, applying travel rules, and assisting with waiver considerations for hardship cases.

You will work with hospital staff and Veterans to arrange feasible transportation modes (air, ambulance, motor). Experience with CPRS and travel data handling is preferred.