Environmental Service Technician (Housekeeping Aid) Supervisor Job in Cincinnati, OH

Vacancy No. CBSR-12609896-25-JS Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $27.31 to $31.86 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/15/2024 Close Date 11/26/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Cincinnati, OH


Summary

This position is located with the Environmental Management Service for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center which includes the Fort Thomas Domiciliary and six Community-based Outpatient Clinics. The position involves the direct supervision of housekeeping aid involved in the cleaning of administrative, laboratory, clinical, surgical, public areas, and linen management operations of the Medical Center on a 7-day basis and reports directly to the Section Chief.

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Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Duties

Major Duties:

  • Maintains accountability and security of patients' effects, patient clothing, indigent supplies, linen and uniforms. Incumbent must also be able to use and maintain all sanitation equipment and chemicals in the cleaning process.
  • Gives written and oral instructions to subordinate employees and work leaders, handles all types of emergency situations, including winter weather and other potentially severe weather preparedness, emergency responses, pandemic outbreaks, and integrated pest management concerns.
  • Plans and schedules short and long range work assignments, analyzes work schedules, determines manpower requirements, materials, methods, procedures and equipment required to accomplish various objectives within the Medical Center.
  • Sets priorities and deadlines to facilitate the ease of operations, yet maintains flexibility and adaptability to meet emergent and changing situations and provides information and advice to his/her superior(s) on work accomplishments through written and oral reports.
  • Plans a training schedule that meets the needs of the housekeeping workforce and meets all requirements on training, and maintains an inspection and quality control program to point out necessary project work to include identifying, scheduling, and administering projects for intensive floor care, carpet care, and restroom tile floor scrubbing quarterly, semi-annually, and annually.
  • Assigns and directs the work, methods, and procedures to his/her subordinates, defines the standards of quality to be met, instructs subordinates on difficult work operations, and reviews the work while in progress and after completion, and changes work plans, work assignments, and methods as necessary to reduce or control costs and to accomplish the work of the unit as effectively as possible.
  • Determines the equipment, material, and maintenance required for a variety of floor and wall finishes, assures that equipment or supplies are ordered and delivered to the work site so that work and projects are not delayed, and maintains a balanced work load and coordinates work schedules with personnel or other services when affected and makes sure the safety of customers is not compromised.
  • Assists in planning and conducting a training and safety program, and maintains proper records of quality control inspections and action plans.
  • Maintains a proper leave program for his/her staff, is responsible for recommending promotions, disciplinary actions, and all other personnel actions in accordance with policies, Equal Employment Opportunity, and The Union Master Agreement, and is also responsible for keeping written records for his/her areas, and is also responsible for interviewing and selecting new employees for the Housekeeping and Linen Department, maintains all records necessary for accountability and statistical records for preparation of reports, maintains linen, uniform and supply inventory records and uses these records to recommend purchases of employee uniforms, indigent clothing or supplies, marking and mending supplies, etc.
  • Identifies problem areas in the administration of the Linen/Uniform Patient Assistance Program, recommends and assists in conducting linen usage reviews, linen inventories, and ward quota revisions, and identifies and recommends corrective action in the problem areas.
  • Responsible for the direct supervision of 15-20 Wage Grade-2 Housekeeping Aids, 4-5 Wage Grade-2 Linen Management Specialists, 2-3 Wage Grade-3 Housekeeping Aids, 1 Housekeeping Aid Work Leader Grade-2, and up to 6 Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) workers.
  • Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Varies, will be discussed during interview process
Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Service Technician (Housekeeping Aid) Supervisor/PD07435A
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Must be able physically to perform full range of housekeeping duties and activities, including the use of all power equipment. Work requires continuous standing, walking, stooping, reaching, bending, lifting, etc., and working with a variety of cleaning and disinfecting compounds. May also be required to use ladders to complete certain tasks or jobs.

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
  • Valid Driver's License is required
  • 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.

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:
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
  • Ability to Lead or Supervise
  • Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Dexterity and Safety
  • Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)


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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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.

Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

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 well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.

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. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Required Documents

Documents Accepted:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Most recent SF-50 is required for current/recent federal employees (Must be from past 52 weeks) - Do not use Award SF-50s
  • Other (2)
  • Other (3)
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

Documents Required:
  • Resume

Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application. Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.

Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/26/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12609896.

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Agency contact information

Jennifer Shifflett
Address
Cincinnati VA Medical Center
3200 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45220
US
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Next steps

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