This position is located within Environmental Services (EVS) of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing tasks associated with the EMS goals and objectives. Tours of duty may vary depending on the internal department needs with weekdays, weekends, day and evening sift schedules.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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) Lead or Supervise 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.
Major Duties: Assigning staff for routine and non routine on a daily and project by project basis. Reorganizing work schedules efficiently to ensure work is accomplished in a timely manner. Coordinate work with supervisors of other services within the position area of jurisdiction and not to interrupt patient care. Cleaning patient areas, and corridor spaces throughout the medical center, operating rooms, and all other areas assigned. Assuring efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments of subordinate within established policies and schedules set by higher levels of supervision. Plan daily and weekly assignments, scheduling period work areas of responsibility, taking into consideration the availability of personnel and equipment. Train staff and ensure they are using patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients, family members and personnel. On the job training for subordinates upon individual needs. Provide special direction to new employees. Scheduled regular meetings with staff to provide information on new directives or procedures. Keeps supervisor informed of staff condition, unusual occurrences or other matters that should be brought to their attention. Keep staff abreast of proper methods, equipment use and procedures. Ensures all safety regulations are being followed. Approves leave requests for subordinates, counsels employees and recommends disciplinary actions to higher level supervisor. Routinely inspects areas to ensure timely completion, sanitation levels are maintained, equipment properly cared for and Housekeeping objectives are maintained. Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Full Time Monday-Friday, 2:30pm - 11:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD99909A Physical Requirements: 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.