Summary The incumbent directly supervises and provides administrative support to the unit to which he/she has been assigned. Responsibilities Determining the need for and providing training to employees. Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and patient rooms. Removing soiled linen from ward areas or clinics using the proper collection methods for handling possible contaminated items. Sweeping and mopping floors in high traffic areas such as corridors, restrooms, stairways, entry ways, cafeterias, and other areas. Determining and assigning the appropriate number and types of personnel for duties on a daily and project by project basis. Assigning deadlines and priorities to subordinate staff and reassigning personnel and resources to accomplish unanticipated work. Reorganizing the work schedule efficiently in order that work is accomplished in a timely manner. Identifying and keeping management informed of the need for additional resources. Performing quality control inspections to ensure the timely and satisfactory completion of housekeeping duties. Providing special direction to new employees to prepare them for individual assignments, procedures, and safety policies. Scheduling regular meetings with staff to make them aware of new procedures or directives. Following sanitation and infection control procedures to prevent the spread of bacteria. Reviewing operations, policies, and procedures to ensure program complies with guidelines and regulations and regulatory bodies. Adhering to safety policies and procedures while performing manual work. Working quickly without accidents while maintaining the quality of work. Recognizing health and safety hazards for yourself and other workers around you. Using proper lifting techniques when lifting objects especially those that may be bulky and/or awkward. Conducting training classes on specific safety issues as needed. Keeping subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures, and uses of equipment and supplies. Selecting proper equipment to clean floors, carpets, drapes, and light fixtures. Operating powered equipment such as scrubbing machines, buffers, carpet cleaning machines and/or industrial vacuums. Using ladders and/or scaffolds to wash ceiling fixtures, washing, or replacing venetian blinds or room partitions. Planning for the use of workers, equipment, materials, and tools for housekeeping assignments. Work Schedule: Full-time / Various Shifts / Weekends / Holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor- Environmental Management Service/PD06593A 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 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, 07/05/2024. 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 eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Work Practices 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 Requirements/Working Conditions: The work performed may require continuous walking, standing, stretching and lifting. Manual effort may be necessary during training sessions or in emergency situations. The incumbent will work normally inside in well lighted, heated, or ventilated areas. He/she may be exposed to contagion and possible infection, loud noises, bruises, minor shock, and other injuries. Education Additional Information The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced 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/. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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.