Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center seeks a supervisory staff member within Environmental Management Services to oversee subordinate workers engaged in EMS-related tasks, including environment of care and textile distribution.

This role focuses on supervising, training, and ensuring safety aligned with EMS goals and objectives. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to lead, interpret instructions, and maintain tools and equipment while adhering to agency standards and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate workers engaging in tasks supporting EMS goals and objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure compliance with environment of care.
• Oversee textile distribution and training activities as part of EMS operations.
• Maintain safety standards and proper handling of equipment and tools.
• Document work processes and performance to meet program requirements.

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.