This position is located within the VA Portland Health Care System. Incumbent will have Supervisory oversight of material handlers and contracted services. Incumbent is responsible for oversight of daily Health Care System waste and recycling collection.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Administering an ongoing waste removal and recycling program for all areas facilities within the Health Care System; coordinating efforts throughout the campus to identify potentially recyclable materials and keep them out of the normal trash stream. Conducting cost analysis and feasibility studies to determine if it is worthwhile to recycle certain items. Recommending changes in items for collection when appropriate. Establishing procedures for and supervising the collection of all recyclables and tracking quantities collected. Preparing written and oral reports to management. Working with EMS Management to draft program directives and correspondence for review of the Service Line Manager and program managers. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler Supervisor/PD216560 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/21/2023. 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. The screen out element for this announcement is: the ability to perform the duties of a Materials Handler Supervisor without more than normal supervision. Duties include but are not limited to: Supervising other staff as assigned to work unit and from external programs; evaluating operating and maintenance practices; recommending Improved procedures and cost effective alternative technologies; identifying Waste Stream deficiencies; selecting, adapting and recommending control measures to minimize or eliminate the possibility of serious danger to employees, patients and visitors or damage to facility due to improper waste handling; preparing detailed waste reports for annual review. 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 (includes blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseMaterialsTechnical PracticesWork 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Incumbent shall be physically fit and mentally alert at all times. Mental abilities are needed, such as memory, judgment, and ingenuity. Mental application is required (e.g., in planning and laying out work, in maintaining alertness and concentrated attention, or because of the nature of muscular and visual coordination needed). The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as prolonged walking, climbing, lifting, kneeling, bending, squatting, carrying, reaching over/under; and pulling, pushing, and steadying objects of varying weights, sizes, and shapes. Strain related to lack of movement such as standing in place, crouching, or stooping for extended periods of time. Works around industrial/commercial waste removal equipment. Must be able to carry items that weight up to 50 pounds. The incumbent is frequently exposed to a variety of hazards, ranging from noxious gasses or fumes to biological hazards. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or gear may be required and must be worn when conducting inspections of maintenance or repairs. Frequently works inside areas that are usually at cold or elevated temperatures, dirty, or greasy and soiling of clothing and skin surfaces. Is exposed to noise, vibration, infectious hazards, chemicals, hazardous materials, gases/fumes, and the possibility of burns, infection, and scrapes. Hazards in working above ground level, on slippery surfaces such as washing machine area, or in crowded areas near moving vehicles or cutting tools. Work is performed mainly in a hospital environment and subject to 24-hour call as work may demand.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Portland Health Care System 3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road Portland, OR 97239 US
• Name: Emily E Hammond
• Phone: 208-422-1000 X4835
• Email: [email protected]