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Summary These positions are located at the Environmental and Support Service of the Edward Hines Jr. VAMC, Hines, IL. The Housekeeping Supervisor inspects work in progress and takes necessary action to implement improvements or corrective actions to resolve work problems within assigned authority and recommends solutions to staffing problems; engineering requirements; and work operations directed by other supervisors. Responsibilities The Supervisor is responsible for supervising subordinate employees WG-3566 -1 through WG-3566-2, and a team leader WL-2 in the performance of all housekeeping operations, including dusting, dust mopping, wet mopping, lavatory cleaning, floor stripping, wall washing, carpet shampooing, etc. The Supervisor is accountable to the section Chief, operations, and projects designated to the assigned group, including the meeting of quality and quantity standards. The Supervisor's work is subject to spot checks during or upon completion of assignments, but to a large extent the incumbent acts on his/her own responsibility. Supervises housekeeping workers WG-1 through WG-2 with oversight responsibility for all assignments. Incumbent may assume limited supervision of all housekeeping personnel during absences of the section chief. May be called upon to act as a representative of the section chief for administrative functions. Supervises housekeeping functions throughout medical center (all buildings) on the assigned shift. Makes decisions on policy execution, reacts to changes in workload and adjusts resources as necessary. Plans & implements methods of accomplishment of work assignments. The Supervisor conducts training for subordinate employees consisting of housekeeping techniques and procedures; contact with and relationships with medical center patients, hospital visitors, and hospital staff; basic bacteriology; personal hygiene; EEO; Sexual Harassment; MSDS; Hazardous Chemicals and the Right To Know Law; Waste Management; and Universal Precautions. In this regard , conducts new employee orientation. The Supervisor daily, evaluates the performance of subordinate employees, determines training needs, recommends reassignments or promotions and conducts formal appraisals in accordance with the Performance Appraisal System. The Supervisor suggests ways and implements plans in which subordinates' performance can be improved. Supervisor also advises and consults employees on their performance. The Supervisor handles informal complaints from employees concerning any decisions affecting work, consulting with the Associate Facilities Manager on the more difficult decisions. The Supervisor plans leave schedules, identifies leave abuses, suggests corrective measures and recommends personnel actions, as needed. Approves time in the absence of the section chief. The Supervisor prepares written inspection reports of all areas under his/her jurisdiction. The Supervisor prepares and submits reports on work accomplishments, manpower utilization and material consumption. The Supervisor requisitions supplies, materials and tools as required. The Supervisor submits work orders and follows up on completion dates. Incumbent fully supports the station EEO policies and educates his/her subordinates in all aspects of the program, including upward mobility and sexual harassment. Uses DHCP for work orders and time cards. Work Schedule: Subject to shift changes, weekends, and Holiday work as needed. Sun-Sat, 6:00am-2:30pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, , 3:30pm-12:00am ; 1:30pm-10:00pm; or 10:00pm-6:30am Candidates must be willing to work weekends, irregular work hours and extended hours if determined by the needs of the service. Furthermore, candidates must be willing to be placed, detailed, or temporarily assigned to other related services and/or locations, if necessary. Available shifts will be discussed at interview. Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician (Houekeeping Aide) - Supervisor/PD02246A Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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, 10/07/2024. Ability to supervise housekeeping aids. Your background must demonstrate experience performing routine Housekeeping Aid or Custodian techniques, procedures and functions, under normal supervision, and includes working cooperatively, mostly as a member of a group, but may have lead or supervised a small group of workers to complete a specific assignment or project. Performing duties such as working in the intensive care unit, patient isolation, emergency room, removing infectious waste, spot washing soiled walls, mopping floors, washing beds, cleaning bathrooms and cleaning equipment for the purpose of cleanliness, storage, and inventory. 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. 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: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Work Practices 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 Requirements/Working Conditions: The work performed requires walking, standing, stooping, stretching, and lifting. Physical effort is required when performing housekeeping duties, operating equipment, during training sessions, or in emergency situations. Work is performed in all areas of the medical center. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. 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.