Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

Environmental Management Service Position

The position is located within Environmental Management Service (EMS) at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS). The primary mission of the healthcare system is to provide care to improve the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. All program elements of EMS are focused on providing services that support direct patient care. The Environmental Sanitation Program consists of environmental sanitation, waste management, and textile care processing.

Major duties include but are not limited to : This position is delegated responsibility to exercise sound technical judgment, rendering decisions concerning the activities of the environmental sanitation program. Informs the Assistant Chief, EMS of decisions, which may be controversial in nature. Work is evaluated in terms of results achieved and normally recommendations are accepted without change. Assists in the direction of a large service that requires a coordinated effect to impact every area of the healthcare system. Responsible for compliance with TJC, EPA, OSHA, VA and other federal regulations. Responsible for preparing, maintaining, and monitoring work plans for staff utilization and work distribution among the workforce. Responsibility for instruction and supervising employees in work operations and conducts inspections of work in progress and completed to ensure cleaning and sanitation objectives and standards have been met. Ability to plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capacities of the employees. Changes work plans, makes decisions for work assignments, and methods as necessary to reduce or control costs, and to accomplish the work of the facility as effectively as possible. Checks the work of subordinates and evaluates the work for completeness, compliance with procedures and instructions, and sanitation quality standards set forth by the Chief and Asst. Chief, EMS. Reports to the Asst. Chief, EMS any unscheduled delays in activities that would affect service operations. Investigates work related issues for resolution. If higher-level management involvement is required, will make recommendation for solutions. Interviews candidates for positions in the unit and recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignments to such positions. The incumbent selects employees from a list of qualified applicants. Interprets the EMS Sanitation Operations Procedure guide in the accomplishment of assigned responsibilities. Supervises the daily operations and functions of the Housekeeping Aid employees for the Environmental Care Unit (ECU) sections.

Work Schedule : 7 : 30am-4 : 00pm

Position Description Title / PD# : Housekeeping Aid Supervisor / PD03946A

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.

Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. 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.

Qualifications 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.