Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Home Corner (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a supervisor to oversee subordinate workers in EMS-related tasks, including environment of care, textile distribution and training. The role emphasizes technical and administrative leadership within the EMS program, requiring ability to lead and manage staff and ensure safety and compliance.

Applicants will be evaluated under OPM standards with a screen-out element and clear qualifications for supervisory duties; prior supervisory experience is highly

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the work.
• Applicants will be rated according to OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Screen-out element requires ability to lead or provide first level supervision.

Responsibilities

• Exercising technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in EMS-related tasks (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training).

Skills

Lead or Supervise

Dexterity and Safety

Interpret Instructions

Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Work Practices

Job description

Exercises technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing task (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the EMS goals and objectives.

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. Applicants must receive a minimum of two points on the below screen-out element to be deemed eligible for consideration.

• Ability To lead or provide first level supervision is prime. Tasks related to: Experience as a supervisor; Utilizing cleaning equipment; and Inspecting others' work.

JOB ELEMENTS. The below job elements (skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics considered necessary for success on the job) are approved by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for individual occupations as well as for jobs having common requirements

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Lead or Supervise
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Work Practices

Physical Requirements: 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

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.