Summary
Environmental Service Supervisor works under the direct supervision of the Assistant Chief, Environmental Management Service at the Baltimore VA Medical Center.
EFFECTIVE 09-10-23:This position is eligible for a 20% Critical Skills Incentive in addition to regular Salary (CSI). CSI's are authorized for WG-3566 Environmental Service Techs who are performing at the fully successful level or higher
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Facility Employees.
Duties
Incumbent supervises, plans, directs and administers a full range of Environmental Services (sanitation, pest control, linen management, waste, patient valuables, small moves and recycling) in his/her assigned area of the VAMHCS, CBOCs, and medical center. Responsible for supervision of subordinate employees in grades WG-1 through WG-9, to include both WS supervisors and WL work leaders to accomplish these services. 50%
Incumbent resolves routine problems by discussion with Nurse Managers, Supervisors etc. and keep his/her supervisor informed. Incumbent refers to his/her supervisor, all problems which should be resolved at the Chief/General Foreman level involving changes in established policy or procedures or should be brought to the attention of higher management as well as not-routine and unusual problems and situations.
Incumbent plans the dally activities of his/her employees and establishes deadlines for absences and to accomplish priorities. Make several daily rounds through his/her assigned areas, ensuring that the required services are being provided in a correct and acceptable manner. As a means of evaluating employee performance and the condition of the center, incumbent administers the sanitation service Inspection program. This consists of regularly scheduled sanitation service Inspections of all areas/employees, documentation of inspections, communicating results to employees and take action for noncompliance. And required follow up to ensure corrections are being made in a timely manner. Results are maintained for one year and utilized for employee counseling, evaluations, awards and disciplinary actions. 25%
Incumbent performs the full range of personal management functions such as assignments, training, leave administration, performance appraisals, counseling, award recommendations, accident reports and disciplinary, but not limited to the aforementioned.
Incumbent is responsible for maintaining a good working relationship with supervisory staff of other services throughout the VAMHCS in order to accomplish the EMS mission. He/she are
also required to be familiar with Labor/Management Agreements, OWCP process, EEO regulations and deal effectively with local union representatives.
Incumbent will ensure that applicable JCA, OSHA, EPA and NFPA regulations are adhering to in their areas and by their employee's. Incumbent will demonstrate compliance with EEO principles, policies and support affirmative action goals.
Incumbent is responsible for maintaining a good working relationship with all policies and procedures pertaining to EMS functions and must know, and be able to apply, the latest products and work methods in the environmental care field. He/she formulates operational techniques and recommends changes to existing policies and procedures. 25%
Fully supports and Implements all station EEO and safety programs. Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Various Rotating Shifts as per Supervisor
Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Supervisor - General Foreman (Housekeeping Aid Supervisor)/PD150810
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Approved
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
- 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, 07/08/2024.
Resume Requirement: * Your resume must include the following information: Job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment; and average hours worked per week.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.
You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
- Dexterity and Safety
- Lead or Supervise
- Plan and organize work
- Special Aptitude - Housekeeping Work
- Work with Others
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.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed indoors with adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Some work may be performed outdoors where there may be exposed to varying degrees of heat and cold as well as inclement weather. PPE may be required in some circumstance as exposure to possible contagious diseases, blood and bloody secretion are inherent to this position. Care is required to avoid serious injuries (i.e., broken bones) when working on ladders, or when using 30-100-pound power equipment or handling hazardous materials.
Education
Not applicable.
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
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Documents accepted: - Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- PCS Orders
- Performance Appraisal
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
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.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/08/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12447873.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
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