The position is located in the Environmental Management Service (EMS) in the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. The incumbent must possess the skills and knowledge to supervise, plan, direct, and administer housekeeping and sanitation activities of assigned operational teams of the Environmental Care Section. The position performs both supervisory and actual work duties in janitorial and custodial services as needed.

Duties

Incumbent has the supervisory responsibility of both RME housekeepers and other housekeepers that could total approximately 30-35 wage grade employees (WG-1, WG-2, and WG-3 Housekeeping Aids) who perform cleaning and sanitary duties and a WG 7 Pest Controller. Duties are performed in the various Medical Center buildings, which are comprised of administrative areas, offices, locker rooms, laboratories, operating rooms, general and specialized medical areas, patient care areas, specialty clinics, pathology, pharmacies, community living centers, and psychiatric wards. Additionally, incumbent would supervise up to 3 Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) patients. Incumbent plans and schedules daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules and assignments for employees to ensure all areas in the hospital are covered and the hospital is clean and infection free. Establishes deadlines and priorities on the basis of general work schedules, methods, and procedures of the team. Determines how many assignments can be done concurrently or which must be delayed; Decides the number of employees required to accomplish the work, and the availability of materials and associated equipment needed. Schedules work and reassigns personnel to meet emergency situations (e.g., excessive absenteeism, unexpected resignations, or unusual situations which occur. Establishes deadlines and priorities on the basis of general work schedules, methods, and procedures of the team. Determines how many assignments can be done concurrently or which must be delayed; decides the number of employees required accomplishing the work and the availability of materials and associated equipment needed. Enters employees work time and monitors and responds to emails. Completes annual appraisals for all employees assigned. Orders supplies and equipment by entering a 2237. Routinely assists in the maintenance of current and accurate records including but not limited to: CMR inventory, employee training and daily reports and inspections. Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Work Schedule: Thursday-Monday from 600-1430. Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD047910 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/28/2023. 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:Lead or SuperviseMeasuring InstrumentsPlan and organize workReliability And DependabilitySpecial Aptitude - Housekeeping Work 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. Physical Requirements: The position entails prolonged walking, standing, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting. Incumbent may be required to lift items up to 40 pounds. Incumbent may occasionally be required to work on small step ladders. Work may require working on hands and knees for some items. The physical demands of the position will be that normally required of a housekeeping aid. Some· heavy lifting (equipment and materials) and movement of furniture will be required along with the stamina to perform physical labor. Continuous walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, and arduous physical effort are required in the performance of manual tasks such as washing walls above five feet and operating powered equipment over extended periods of time. Working Conditions: Working conditions such as ventilation and environment are satisfactory. Incumbent may be subject to occasional noise, skin irritations, cuts, and bruises. Most work will be done inside a climate controlled hospital building. Incumbent will be exposed to odors, blood, and other body fluids and will have potential contact with contagious diseases found in a hospital environment. The incumbent will be provided all required PPE necessary and follow Blood Borne Pathogens (BBPs) Guidelines.

Contacts

• Address VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System 975 Kirman Avenue Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Vickie Erickson
• Phone: 925-356-4008
• Email: [email protected]