Environmental Services Technician (EVS) - Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Housekeeping Aid Supervisor within the Environmental Management Service (EMS) at a VA Medical Center in Fort Smith, AR.

This role supervises staff, coordinates with other services, and oversees environmental care, textiles distribution, and training to support EMS goals. Major duties include assigning staff, ensuring patient care continuity, maintaining sanitation standards, and providing on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Experience showing training or experience sufficient to perform duties.
• Evidence of knowledge, skills, and ability to perform duties must be supported by detailed descriptions on resume.
• Applicants will be rated under Federal Wage System standards.

Responsibilities

• Assign staff for duties daily and project-by-project.
• Coordinate work with supervisors of other services to avoid interrupting patient care.
• Clean patient areas, corridors, operating rooms and other assigned areas.
• Plan and schedule daily and weekly assignments considering personnel and equipment.
• Train staff to use patient-centered care principles and customer service.
• Provide on-the-job training for subordinates and new employees as needed.
• Keep subordinates informed on proper methods, procedures and equipment use.
• Control supplies and equipment to ensure cost efficiency.
• Conduct in-use testing and provide feedback on observations.
• Ensure safety regulations are observed and train on specific safety issues when needed.
• Supervise daily distribution of uniforms and textiles and maintain records.
• Approve leave requests, counsel employees and recommend disciplinary action when needed.
• Make formal appraisals of subordinates' performance and conduct.
• Inspect areas to ensure sanitation, equipment care, and timely accomplishment of duties.

Skills

Leadership / supervision

Safety compliance

Training staff

Scheduling

Job description

Summary
This position is located within Environmental Management Service (EMS) of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in the Fort Smith - AR. The Housekeeping Aid Supervisor exercises 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.

Summary
This position is located within Environmental Management Service (EMS) of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in the Fort Smith - AR. The Housekeeping Aid Supervisor exercises 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.

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: 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.

• The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department
• The five Core Values define "who we are -" our culture - and how we care for Veterans - their families and other beneficiaries
• The Values are Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect and Excellence ("I CARE")
• As a VA professional - your opportunities are endless
• With many openings in the multiple functions of VA - you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips
• The Housekeeping Aid Supervisor exercises 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
• Major duties and responsibilities will include: Assigning staff for duties on a daily and a project-by-project basis
• Coordinating work with supervisors of other services within the assigned area of jurisdiction so as not to interrupt patient care or other activities
• Cleaning all patient areas and corridor spaces throughout the medical center - operating rooms - and all other areas as assigned
• Ensuring the efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments of subordinates within established policies and schedules
• Planning and scheduling daily and weekly assignments - taking into consideration the availability of personnel and equipment to meet established priorities
• Training staff to ensure the use of patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients - family members - and personnel
• Providing on-the job training for subordinates and new employees as individual needs dictate
• Keeping subordinates abreast of proper methods - procedures and uses of equipment and supplies
• Controlling the use of supplies and equipment to affect cost control within the unit
• Conducting in-use testing of equipment and/or supplies - providing feedback in regards to their observations
• Ensuring all safety regulations and procedures are observed and may on occasion be required to conduct training classes on specific safety issues
• Supervising the daily distribution of uniforms and textiles to the designated areas and persons and ensures record keeping is timely and accurate
• Approving leave requests for subordinates - counseling employees - and recommending disciplinary action to a higher-level supervisor whenever non-compliance with policy warrants
• Making formal appraisals of subordinates works performance and conduct
• Inspecting assigned areas 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
• Performing related duties as required
• Work Schedule: Monday- Friday - 3:00pm to 11:30pm - subject to change based on the needs of the facility
• Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician (EVS) - Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD99911S Physical Requirements: N/A