EVS - Senior Assistant Site Supervisor - Walter Reed

HHS Government Services; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HHS Government Services at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD seeks a Senior Assistant Executive Housekeeper to support the Executive Housekeeper in directing the EVS program and maintaining high cleanliness standards across the facility. The role leads scheduling, training, QC inspections, and collaboration with managers and hospital staff.

A minimum of 5 years in healthcare EVS and an associate degree or higher are preferred, with union experience and strong

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in hospital/healthcare EVS, with at least 2 years in supervision.
• Experience in a unionized environment and administering a collective bargaining agreement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the EVS program and provides senior leadership to the management team.
• Develops staff schedules and ensures daily coverage across shifts.
• Oversees QC inspections and analyzes trends to drive improvements.
• Mentors Managers and coaches the management team, including training and development.
• Supports contract compliance, reporting and documentation requirements.
• Acts for the Executive Housekeeper when delegated and represents the department as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Scheduling

Quality Control

Communication

Staff Supervision

Education

Associate's degree or higher in management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Senior Assistant Executive HousekeeperLocation: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MarylandJob Type: Full-Time, 1-AM, 1-PM position availablePhone/Data Stipend: $50 per monthGeneral Summary:Responsible for assisting the Executive Housekeeper (Site Supervisor) in administering the EVS program and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout all areas in the healthcare organization. The Senior Assistant Executive Housekeeper provides senior-level leadership to the management team and acts as a key support to the Site Supervisor.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Assists the Executive Housekeeper (Site Supervisor) in directing the EVS program and serves as the senior member of the assistant management team, providing direction and coverage across shifts as assigned.Develops and maintains employee work schedules and ensures daily coverage with adequate staffing through the Managers.Ensures QC inspections are performed daily by the Managers and QC on all employees.Reviews QC results to analyze trends and opportunities for improvement, and reports findings to the Director.Analyzes government QA inspections, ensuring proper follow-up and Corrective/Preventive Actions.Ensures all employees have received adequate orientation and training and that documentation is in file.Observes Managers daily by rounding in their areas and documents findings.Assists Managers in resolving potential issues with employees and hospital staff.Performs job evaluations on Managers and submits them to the Site Supervisor as required.Mentors and coaches Managers and the Assistant Executive Housekeeper, and helps train and develop the management team.Assists with contract compliance, including labor agreement (CBA) administration, reporting, and documentation requirements.Performs public relations rounds on units and establishes relationships with key personnel.Acts for the Executive Housekeeper (Site Supervisor) when delegated.Other duties as assigned by the Site Supervisor.Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements:Associate's degree or higher in management or a related field preferred, or equivalent management experience.Minimum of 5 years of experience in a fast-paced hospital or healthcare EVS setting, including at least 2 years in a management or supervisory role.Experience in a tertiary-level medical care facility with at least 300 to 500 bed capacity preferred.Experience sufficient to understand technical and process-based aspects of the services we provide.Must meet or exceed comparable industry certification (AHE, IEHA, etc.) training.CESE / RESE preferred.Experience working in a unionized environment and administering a collective bargaining agreement preferred.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of software.Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.Must be a proactive individual with a ‘Make it Happen’ attitude!Work Environment:Be able to walk extended periods of time, bend, kneel, push, pull, and stretch as required.Be able to lift 50 lbs.Pre-Employment Requirements:Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Employees must be able to obtain and maintain any base/installation access credentials required by the location.This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)