Textile Care Leader

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at the Hampton VA Medical Center seeks a staff member to manage and provide clean linen services across the Medical Center. The role emphasizes efficient handling, sanitation, and timely distribution of textiles to clinical and support areas.

Applicants should meet all requirements by the closing date and may receive credit for volunteer experience when relevant to the duties.

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating ability to perform the work.
• Evidence of training or experience must be supported by detailed resume descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide clean linen services for the Medical Center.
• Follow instructions, specifications, and safety practices in handling textiles and equipment.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure timely linen supply to departments.

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid‑Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Hampton VA Medical Center (VAMC), within the Environmental Management Service within the Textiles Section. The purpose of this position is to manage and provide clean linen services for the Medical Center.

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:

• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Operation of Equipment/Machinery
• Physical Strength
• Technical Practices
• 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.