Hospital Housekeeping Officer

Job TitleHospital Housekeeping OfficerPosition DescriptionPD20216OWork ScheduleMonday- Friday, 0700-1530 (or as needed to meet operational needs)Job DutiesDuties include, but may not be limited to the following:The EMS Chief is a full staff official to Senior Management offering guidance that affects the full range of organizational and clinical operations. The FHCC is a one-of-a-kind integrated facility which provides a transformational opportunity for health care, the first integration of two distinct and separate health care organizations each having different sets of regulations and rules for operations this complexity increases the knowledge needed to ensure standards are met for both VA and Department of Defense.Interprets local and agency policies, and drafts policies for local facility approval.Delegates to subordinate supervisors and holds them accountable for the performance of their assigned duties.Ensures environmental regulatory compliance in the service by the effective implementation of applicable environmental programs and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Exercises independent judgment and initiative in directing the accomplishment of assigned work operations and program management responsibilities within the limits established by Facility Support Directorate.Adheres to all provisions of the Equal Opportunity Program.Ensures that all employees are knowledgeable of and comply with safety rules, that all employees receive pertinent and required safety training, and that safety programs are met.Reviews and evaluates activities within the Sanitation Section to measure the extent of achievement of objectives and to evaluate the effectiveness of cleaning methods, techniques, and procedures.Incumbent is responsible for training, counseling, disciplining, evaluating, and promoting the growth of employees within the department.Develops and implements organization structures and operating plans and procedures to achieve program goals and determines needs for resources and their appropriate allocation and effectiveness.Prepares, maintains, and monitors work plans for staff utilization.Identifies training and competency needs and ensures on the job training is conducted to develop technical competence.Has full responsibility for various program areas/contracts (environmental sanitation, linen management, waste management and recycling, pest control).Performs other related duties as assigned.VirtualThis is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment IncentivesNot AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS)Not Authorized