Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center seeks a supervisor to oversee subordinate workers in Environmental Management Services, coordinating tasks related to environment of care, textile distribution and training to meet EMS goals and objectives.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to lead, manage safety practices, and ensure compliant work practices under the Federal Wage System. Detailed resumes describing experience and training relevant to EMS duties are required.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties.
• Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Note: A full year of work is 35-40 hours per week; part-time experience credited proportionally.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate workers in EMS tasks and objectives.
• Coordinate environment of care, textile distribution and training activities.
• Support EMS goals and ensure safe, compliant work practices.

Skills

Dexterity and Safety

Interpret Instructions, Specifications

Lead or Supervise

Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Work Practices

Job description

This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise 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:

• 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.