Full Time Head of Housekeeping

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This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS). The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing tasks (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the EMS goals and objectives.
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The position is a Housekeeping Aid Supervisor under the direct supervision of the Chief, EMS or designee and has supervisory authority over multiple employees to include a combination of WG-1 and WG-2 Housekeeping Aids, WL-1 and WL-2 Work Leaders, and others as assigned. The position is delegated responsibility for assigning staff for routine and non-routine duties on a daily and a project-by-project basis. Following oral and written instructions, interpreting policies and work procedures as given by the supervisor
Instructing and supervising employees in work operations, conducting inspections of work in progress and completed to ensure cleaning and sanitation objectives and standards have been met
Assuring the efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments of subordinates within established policies and schedules set by higher levels of supervision
Planning daily and weekly assignments, scheduling periodic work for areas of responsibility, taking into consideration the availability of personnel and equipment to meet established priorities
Training staff and ensuring that they are using the patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients, patients' family members and personnel
Inspecting assigned areas routinely, to assure the timely accomplishment of employee assignments, sanitation levels are maintained, equipment properly cared for and that associated housekeeping objectives are accomplished in an expedient and timely manner
Being responsible for the maintenance, storage and safeguard of housekeeping tools, equipment, materials, and supplies
Checking the work of subordinates and evaluating the work for completeness, compliance with procedures and instructions, and sanitation quality standards
Instructing housekeeping employees in their duties and determining employee's individual training needs
Multiple Shifts

• 1st Shift - 7:00 a.m. - with occasional weekends and holidays. Shift days will be set upon Selection.
• 2nd Shift - 3:30 p.m. - midnight, with occasional weekends and holidays. Shift days will be set upon Selection.
• 3rd Shift - 11:00 p.m. -with occasional weekends and holidays. Shift days will be set upon Selection.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/ PD99911S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. 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)
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. your performance and conduct;
whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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. Ability to perform the duties of the Supervisory Housekeeping Aid without more than normal supervision.
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., spiritual; community; Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Efficient in MicroSoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Will be required to demonstrate utilization of heavy equipment, weighing 35-50 lbs. Working Conditions: The incumbent must perform duties in dusty areas, wet floors, and in biological and unsanitary environments that may be hazardous and therefore must practice and instruct methods for personal protective equipment and evident safety and sanitation procedures.
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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.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: 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. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
Receiving Service Credit for 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and 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 for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at
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