This position is located in the Environmental Management Service (EMS) of the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Coordinating a complete program that includes the development and maintenance of standards for cleanliness and sanitation, frequency and methods of cleaning, oversight of supplies, and compliance with safety precautions; Maintaining a complete orientation and training program for housekeeping staff; Initiating a chemical labeling system and hazard communication program in accordance with federal, state, and local laws; Planning, directing, and managing the program to provide a sanitary and esthetically pleasing environment; Overseeing environmental management operations such as hazardous waste management, infectious waste, solid waste, sharps management, doormats, restroom restoration, recycling, universal waste, document destruction, pest control, consolidated laundry, etc.; Planning, directing, and maintaining an environmental sanitation program for floors, walls, ceilings, patient beds, and equipment; Creating and initiating a sanitation program sensitive to the needs and goals of management; Serving as a consultant to leadership concerning a variety of matters related to environmental management, such as changes in policies and procedures; Outlining the utilization of staff by determining work required, assignments, and reviewing work activities to accomplish program responsibilities; Performing systematic internal reviews to evaluate program effectiveness, identify problems, and take corrective action; Supervising EMS employees and developing strategies in conjunction with system goals and objectives to ensure the program is current, responsive, and progressive; Analyzing resource needs (budget, staffing, space, equipment, etc.); Performing related duties as required. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized.

Requirements

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in Federal service that was in two or more of the following areas, or other work related to the position to be filled: experience that demonstrated a practical working knowledge of the basic principles of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology as applied to environmental sanitation, infection control, and to the choice and use of antimicrobial agents in the disinfection, sanitization, and/or sterilization of surfaces and equipment; experience in laundry and linen management; experience in interior design management; experience that demonstrated a knowledge of waste management, including the requirements relating to hazardous, toxic, and infectious wastes and provisions for their final disposition; or experience that demonstrated a knowledge of pest management, including alternative methods of control and the selection and application of chemicals. This experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Accounting OperationsConflict ManagementLeadershipLegal, Government and JurisprudenceTeaching OthersTechnical Competence 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 involves considerable administrative work but frequent walking, standing, lifting, bending, and stooping are required. It also involves driving to various subject to outpatient clinics and auxiliary sites to provide environmentally controlled well-lit areas but can be subject to many conditions and temperature variances. 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

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

• Address Fayetteville AR VA Medical Center 1100 North College Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72703 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]