This position is assigned to the Office of the Chief within the Environmental Management Service (EMS). The incumbent function as the administrative official with responsibilities that reach into all organizational elements of Roseburg VA Health Care System regarding Environmental Management Programs.

Duties

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-9. At the GS-7 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-9. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. You will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a formal, comprehensive Quality Assurance program encompassing all functions and programs for which Environmental Management Service has responsibility. Major Duties: Monitors all aspects of the Sanitation, Infection Control, Waste Management, Pest Control, Textile Care Plant, Service Contracts and a large housekeeping (day to day and maintenance) functions. Performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality achievement, outstanding customer service and the maintenance of a safe, healthy, healing environment committed to the Veterans we serve. Works closely with the Chief of Environmental Management Service (EMS).and Assistant Chief EMS, Sanitation Foreman and Textile Care Foreman to assure close outstanding coordination of the Environmental Management Service functional activities with the overall healthcare systems mission and function. Assists with planning and coordinating hospital housekeeping functions such as environmental sanitation, laundry/linen operations, interior/exterior pest control, patient assistance program, waste management, and bed services program. Keeps all recordkeeping pertaining to departmental training program for all EMS employees and Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) workers. Verifies EMS employee competencies, new employee training, CWT training competencies, training session attendance rosters, training schedules are up to date and monitors when training is due for review. Establishes proficiency criteria for all EMS positions to be able to gauge if current education levels are adequate and recommend potential educational initiatives to ensure continued proficiency of EMS staff in assigned roles. Assists the Chief EMS and Assistant Chief EMS in Interior Design activities to include coordinating system furniture installations, flooring installations, wayfinding signage and various other interior design duties. Perform all duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

For GS-7: Superior Academic Achievement at the GS-7 level:(SAA) at the baccalaureate level in the coursework detailed above is fully qualifying. Applicants who wish to apply under this provision must submit proof from their educational institution that they meet one of the criteria listed below. To qualify for SAA, applicants must have completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled and meet one of the following: Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university or major subdivision. A grade-point average of "B" (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. A grade point average of "B+" (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. For a list of recognized honor societies please visit http://www.achsnatl.org/quick_link.asp. For more information regarding SAA please visit http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e5.asp#e4f. - OR- Possess at least one (1) full year of graduate level study, or possess a master's or higher degree, e.g., LL.B., J.D., LL.M., Ph.D, in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Such fields include business and public administration or management. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) -OR- Possess at least one (1) year of work experience in standardized environmental sanitation and hospital housekeeping program principles, procedures, and cleaning products or equipment; understanding of infection control policies and procedures as it relates to environmental sanitation; possess applied management, administrative and/or coordination principles, concepts, and methodologies requiring some judgement and analysis is equivalent to GS-5 grade level in Federal service. -OR- Possess an equivalent combination of graduate education and experience to meet the total experience requirements for the GS-7 grade level. NOTE: To calculate the combination of education and experience, determine the amount of experience you have as a percentage for the grade level. Then determine the amount of education you have as a percentage for the grade level. Add the two percentages; the total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify for the grade level. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Educational Experience (ACWA)Mathematical Skills (ACWA)Rating (ACWA)Social Organizations (ACWA)Work Experience (ACWA) IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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 work is mostly sedentary inside the Medical Center that require, sitting, reaching, walking, and sometimes bending. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. Occasionally required to lifts up to twenty five (25) pounds. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.


NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Roseburg VA Medical Center 913 Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard Roseburg, OR 97471 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]