Environmental Services Coordinator

Summary

The incumbent will serve as the Environmental Services (EVS) Coordinator responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted housekeeping operations for the entire NIH Clinical Center as well as for the CRC Institute Laboratory Space, NIH Clinical Center cafeterias, the Cloisters, and the Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge.

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Duties

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• Plans, organizes, directs, manages, and reviews all environmental service programs.
• Plans, directs and maintains the sanitary environmental services program to prevent the spread of infections and or diseases, to improve the status flow of every patient and bed in the hospital, to facilitate admission, discharge, and bed cleaning and to maintain a cross contaminate free environment.
• Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Level III for the Environmental Services Contract for the NIH CC and is authorized to act on behalf of the Department in matters related to monitoring and overseeing the technical and programmatic aspects of the contract.
• The position has delegated authority as a first level supervisor but spends less than 25% of the time on supervisory responsibilities.
• This is a Code 4 supervisory position. Although supervising others is not a major duty, it may be performed up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency.
• Duties involve regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomforts which require special safety precautions (i.e., infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, and low-level radiation). (if applicable).
• Duties regularly require extended periods of walking, standing, or bending while examining materials and processes.
• The use of protective clothing or gear such as laboratory coats, fume hoods, safety goggles, radiation badges, aprons, gloves, and shields may be required.
• This is a Tier 1 "Emergency Employee" position.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements:

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: (1) Participating in the quality assurance evaluation of a Clinical Environmental Services Program; (2) Coordinating the implementation of practices/ processes for the improvement of a Clinical Environmental Services Program; (3) Initiating and awarding procurement of services or commodities in a clinical setting; (4) Preparing and disseminating contractor services statements of work, evaluation criteria, and sole source justifications of services for assigned project awards; (5) Providing technical guidance and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.

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Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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• This position is designated as an "emergency essential" position and the selected candidate will be considered an "emergency essential" employee and will be required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances (e.g., inclement weather, government closings and holidays, lapses in appropriations, non-emergency and emergency situations) for operation 24 hours a day and 365 days per year coverage.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually.
• PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration.
• Visit our Help Applying page for helpful information on the application process.
• If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation.
• We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions.
• If selected, you may be eligible to receive a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your services. This applies to employees paid under the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) pay systems and is at the discretion of the hiring manager. A salary above the minimum must be approved before the appointment.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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