Summary The Richard L. Roudebush VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a Full-time, Permanent, Housekeeping Aid Supervisor. This position will be located in the Environmental Management Service at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center. Responsibilities Responsible for all environmental sanitation operations in Environmental Management Service (EMS). Supervises Wage Grade, Wage Leader and Incentive Therapy Program and Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) patients. Assures that special projects, periodic cleaning operations and specific moves are completed in a timely manner. Will required to provide supervisory coverage on holidays, weekends and off tours. Reports to the Housekeeping Aid Supervisor "General Foreman" from whom he/she receives general, technical and specific instruction. Aided by VA directives and technical publications governing environmental sanitation operations. Primary functions to be supervised include, but not limited to the following: All surface maintenance programs (floors, walls, lights, windows, etc.), terminal cleaning, odor abatement, and noise abatement. Functions with which he/she must be familiar to assure adequacy of operations include, but not limited to the following: Insect and rodent control, bacterial monitoring and recording, supply and equipment and procedures, linen and uniform supply, equipment and supply test and evaluation, systematic review, equipment and supply test and evaluation, systematic review, equipment and supply relations, and the patient clothing room. Assist in maintaining the facility by placing work orders when a discrepancy detected by himself/herself, or another employee is noted. Primary responsibility for the basic and on-going training of personnel. Assists in division training programs, provides training to employees working either independently or in conjunction with programs formulated on a service-wide basis. Career development of subordinates is a requirement of this position. Constantly reviews the work of his/her subordinates to ensure that quality standards and production schedules are being maintained. Take corrective action of deficiencies, which are noted on observation reports. Ensures that all reports such as time and attendance, 2162, CA-1, CA-2, etc., are completed accurately and turned in within the allotted time frame. Attends all meetings in a punctual manner. Assures quality assurance inspections are conducted on a daily and weekly basis, as well as addressing all quality assurance reports. When the incumbent has regular access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive data which must be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, and other applicable laws, Federal regulations and VA statues and policy. Plans monthly work schedules allowing for flexibility to meet any unexpected production demands. Established deadlines and priorities, ensuring that quality and production standards are being met. Determines how many assignments can be accomplished in the same time frame, or which ones would have to be delayed. Assures that material, equipment, and supplies are available. Must be flexible and available to facilitate the completion of special projects which may be planned and scheduled for completion on odd tours of duty. Explains work requirements, methods and procedures as needed. Coordinates work operations with the supervisors of other units, organizations and functions. Promotes and administers a variety of management programs for the units supervised, such as safety, incentive awards, beneficial suggestions, and quality assurance, within policies and procedures established by higher authority. Assures that subordinates effectively carry out policies to achieve management objectives. Initiates recommendations for promotion or reassignment of subordinates. Makes formal appraisals of subordinates work performance and determines training needs. Schedules and approves leave requests of subordinates. Counsels employees, and adjusts informal complaints and grievances through discussion with employees and union representatives, and initiates disciplinary actions as needed. Work Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm (1ST SHIFT) 3:00pm to 11:30pm (2ND SHIFT), to include Weekends Please note this is a 24/7 operation and placement will be made to meet the requirements of the service. Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD 4145-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job 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 You must include qualifying specialized experience employment periods in mm/yyyy to mm/yyyy format on your resume and indicate Full-Time or Part-Time (if Part-time, must include # of hours worked per week). AND, if you have held a Government position, that position's grade level MUST be listed on your resume; Failure to include all requirements in your resume will result in disqualification. Please refer to https://www.usajobs.gov/help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ for additional information on resume requirements. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/25/2024. 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 eligible are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:-Ability to supervise, plan, direct, and administer housekeeping and sanitation activities of an assigned operational team of Environmental Management and Housekeeping. 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 EFFORT: 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. WORKING CONDITIONS: 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 No specific education requirements. There is no educational substitute for the required experience. Additional Information Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. 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. Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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.