Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Kerrville, Texas seeks a supervisor for Environmental Management Services to oversee subordinate workers and guide EMS-related tasks. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and adherence to federal standards.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to supervise and manage EMS duties, with evaluation during a probationary period. Experience with the OPM Federal Wage System is considered in the rating process.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to lead or supervise subordinate staff in EMS tasks.
• Experience evaluated against OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate workers in Environmental Management Services tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safety and work practices and maintain tools and equipment as required.
• Interpret instructions and specifications to direct EMS activities.

Skills

Lead or supervise

Dexterity and safety

Interpret instructions

Use and maintain tools

Work practices

Job description

This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. The primary purpose of the position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing tasks associated with the Environmental Management Services (EMS) goals and objectives.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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.