The incumbent of this position must possess the skill and knowledge to supervise, plan, train, and administer all elements of the Environmental Management Service program ensuring cleanliness/sanitation, pest management, textile management, waste management, setups, and personnel management for all areas of the Medical Center.

Duties

Incumbent supervises and plans work for employees in the program areas of waste management including sharps/regulated medical, pathological, residual chemotherapy waste, sensitive document destruction, and universal waste and recycling; in textile management including proper supply, distribution, and control of all patient care linens, employee uniforms, patient clothing, slings, and clinical support services and specialty linens; in sanitation management including strong inclusion of infection control, safety, hard floor and carpet care, upholstery, and non-critical reusable patient equipment, and water intrusion management. Incumbent must be skilled in operating all floor care equipment sufficient to train appropriate employees on safe and proper operation and maintenance; and in pest management practices to include awareness of invasiveness and prevention of pests including patient-transported bed bugs, lice, and scabies. The incumbent plans with other supervisors and management the short term, project, and long-term staffing of the Housekeeping Aides under his/her supervision to assure work requirements are performed to maximize effectiveness, safety, teamwork, and customer service. The incumbent analyzes new and ongoing facility-wide programs and services to assure EMS staffing, supplies, and equipment enable effective response to programs or emergency situations. The incumbent develops and conducts training for new staff, provides and arranges for special training, and assures competencies for specific duties and requirements to Housekeeping; inspects the quality of work to assure it meets or exceeds facility standards; assures corrections are completed and staff performance is documented timely. Work Schedule: Rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays to include, 7:00am - 330pm, 3:30pm - midnight, 11:00pm - 7:30am Position Description Title/PD#: Supervisory Environmental Services Technician/PD02053A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/29/2024. 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 SuperviseUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWork 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: Heaving lifting (45 pounds and over); heavy carrying (45 pounds and over); straight pulling (2 hours); pushing (2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (8 hours); standing (8 hours); crawling (2 hours); kneeling (2 hours); repeated bending (4 hours); climbing, legs only (2 hours); climbing, use of legs and arms; both legs required; operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; both eyes required; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aid permitted); far vision correctable in one eye to 20/50 and to 20/100 in the other; emotional and mental stability.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center 6010 Amarillo Boulevard, West Amarillo, TX 79106 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]