Summary Environmental Management Services of John D. Dingell Dept of VAMC, poses unique challenges and rewarding experiences. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing task (e.g., environmental care, textile distribution and training) associated with the EMS goals and objectives. Tours of duty may vary depending on the internal department needs. Responsibilities Some of the duties of the HKA Supervisor are, but not all inclusive: Housekeeping Aide Supervisor must supervise the establishment and/or maintenance of a high level of appearance, safety, security and sanitation in the area assigned. Preparing work assignments and annual leave scheduled, controlling daily attendance and approving requests for leave, establishing short and long range area sanitation priorities consistent with the organizational mission, and shifting or re-assigning personnel as needs arise. The Supervisor also routinely observes personnel aseptic techniques ensuring performance in accordance with established isolation procedures. Assignments may be A, B or C Buildings, including day, night or weekend tours. Bacteriological monitoring, equipment inventory and special studies are assigned to all supervisors. Through a rotation system, each foreman will, at some time, supervise each area work force. Supervisors are responsible for approximately 10-30 WG-1 and 2 Housekeeping Aides. Also include planning projects and special assignments, coordinating operations with other Services and supervisory personnel, inspecting work and reviewing projects to ensure satisfactory completion. The incumbent must exercise complete control over supplies by monitoring stock levels, originating requests for replacement, receiving and distributing same, and ensuring proper usage; originate requests for repair or replacement and ensure proper storage and usage of equipment; periodically inspect all equipment and furnishings in assigned areas, looking at not only Environmental Management Equipment and areas but for any hospital problem, and initiating any needed work-orders or service requests; make note of and report areas which require painting, wall washing, repairs, etc., coordinating any special or routine maintenance with Engineering Section. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm, Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD5980A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/12/2024. 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 potential eligibilities are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Inspect Instruct Lead or Supervise Plan and organize work 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The position demands continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. The work requires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., wall washers, industrial type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds. The duties necessitate considerable dexterity, hand, foot, and eye coordination, and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt, dust and debris. Work is normally performed indoors with adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Some work may be performed outdoors where there may be exposed to varying degrees of heat and cold as well as inclement weather. PPE may be required in some circumstance as exposure to possible contagious diseases, blood and bloody secretion are inherent to this position. Care is required to avoid serious injuries (i.e., broken bones) when working on ladders, or when using 30-100-pound power equipment or handling hazardous materials Education Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.