The Housekeeping Aid Leader serves as first level leadership and guidance to entry level and journeyman Housekeeping Aids in accomplishing the cleaning of administrative, patient and public areas. including any or all of the following: sweeping, mopping, bedmaking, terminal room cleaning, all phases of floor care, trash removal, dusting, polishing, cleaning of lights, wall washing, window washing, moving of equipment and other related functions (90%).

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Performance of office or non-manual work directly related to the management or general business operations, as distinguished from production functions, of the employer or the employer's customers and whose primary duty includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance (in terms of managing the enterprise). This would include staff work that is an extension of management and contains independent decision-making authority on such matters. Occupations that support line managers and assume facets of management functions are generally Exempt. These occupations may include, but are not limited to: Human resources that formulate, interpret or implement HRM policies with authority to bind the organization to significant purchases financial management services as support services to agency components employees who develop, interpret, and oversee agency policy Project team lead Executive assistant or administrative assistant to a high level manager or-senior executive if the employee has been delegated authority regarding matters of significance Management analysts who study the operations of the organization and propose changes in the organization Program analysts who study program operations and propose changes to the program Provides consultation or expert advice to management Involved in planning long or short term organizational objectives Investigates and resolves matters of significance on behalf of management Represents the organization in handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, or resolving grievances leads a team of other employees assigned to complete major projects (such as acquisitions or collective bargaining agreements) Discretion and independent judgment: An employee meets discretion and independent judgment criteria and is Exempt if he/she: Has authority to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement management policies or operating practices. Carries out major assignments in conducting the operations of the organization, i.e., Perform work that affects the organization's operations to a substantial degree. Has authority to commit the employer in matters that have significant financial impact. The authority to waive or deviate from established policies and procedures without prior approval and has authority to negotiate and bind the organization on matters. Work Schedule: 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift, days of work could include weekends and holidays. (subject to change based on agency needs) Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Leader/9198-A Telework: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/25/2023. 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. 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 SafetyFollow DirectionsUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervisionWork 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 must be physically able to remain engaged in manual work requiring muscular effort the entire 8 hours of each shift. Work consists of all types of cleaning procedures and operation of various type of housekeeping equipment. Also involved in transport of soiled waste and regulated medical waste carts. Work is normally indoors in air conditioned/heated areas; however, transport of waste and medical waste may required short term exposure to the elements at the loading dock area. Appropriate personal protective equipment is provided when needed. Incumbent, on occasions, may work from ladders in such functions as cleaning lights, washing walls, dusting, and window washing.

Contacts

• Address Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 South 19th Street Birmingham, AL 35233 US
• Name: Edmund Crawford
• Email: [email protected]