The incumbent serves as the Textile Care Work Lead for the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS). He/she is responsible to the Laundry Plant Manager, Environmental Management Service (EMS) for the management of all Laundry and Linen programs throughout the SFVACHS including the Textile Care Plant Facility (TCPF) programs (Linen Production, Distribution, and Equipment Performance), the Patient Effects Program (PEP) and the Patient Assistance Program (PAP).

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Passes on to other workers the instructions received from the supervisors and gets work started, e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led; Works along with other workers and sets the pace; Demonstrates proper work methods; Seeing to that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations; Obtains needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work; Maintains current knowledge, and answers questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives - Ensures there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy; Checks work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met; Urges or advises other workers to follow instructions received from supervisors, and to meet deadlines; Assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed (for example, assuring that limits of safe machine operation are not exceeded and that all tools are used properly); Reports to supervisors on status and progress of work, and causes of work delays; and Answers questions of supervisors on overall work operations and problems (for example, concerning, additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees); Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Leader/PD803650 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Bargaining Unit Position: Yes, AFGE The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/15/2023. 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 SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseMaterialsOperation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical 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: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Royal C Johnson Veterans Memorial Hospital 2501 West 22nd Street Sioux Falls, SD 57105 US
• Name: Marissa Frese
• Phone: 6124675704
• Email: [email protected]