Environmental Services Technician-Housekeeping Aid Leader

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center Environmental Management Services (EMS) is seeking staff to support and perform tasks aligned with EMS goals, under the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Responsibilities include environment of care, textile distribution, and training to ensure compliance with VA standards. The role emphasizes contributing to EMS objectives without formal disciplinary authority over staff, with selection based on demonstrated experience and training.

Qualifications

• Work practices
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc
• Use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Dexterity and safety.
• Lead or Supervise

Job description

This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. The position, generally aligned under to the Housekeeping Supervisor, is responsible for supporting and performing tasks (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the Environmental Management Services (EMS) goals and objectives. The position has no formal disciplinary authority over staff in the execution of daily tasks.

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:

• Work practices
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc
• Use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Dexterity and safety.
• Lead or Supervise

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.