This position is located in the Environmental Management Services (EMS), Housekeeping Section of the Tomah VA Medical Center, Tomah, WI. The Tomah VA Medical Center is a level 3 complexity facility. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the shift supervisor of the housekeeping section.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/24/2025. 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 Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Work 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: Considerable physical effort is exerted during the course of daily activities such as walking, standing, bending, and climbing of stairs. He/she may be required to push heavy carts with housekeeping supplies and lift items 50 pounds or greater. Exposure to environmental conditions prevalent in a GM&S hospital is inherent in this position. The majority of the work is usually performed inside where light and ventilation are good. However, incumbent may be required to work outside to assure the laundry truck is loaded and unloaded, as well as to assist in waste removal and recycling pickups.
The WS-2 Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of housekeeping aides, working a complete shift throughout the medical center. The supervisor serves as the training instructor for all housekeeping aids and acts within general instructions, standard procedures, and established polices given by his/her supervisor, the Section Chief. The Supervisor plans, assigns, and coordinates daily and weekly work schedules and sequences of operations for assigned subordinates. The Supervisor estimates and assigns time, equipment, material, and manpower required for each assignment and project. Informs higher level supervisors of the need to revise work schedules, re-estimating labor, and other reasoning. The Supervisor motivates subordinates to operate as an effective working unit, redirecting the individual workers and assigning the work or tasks to be performed because of unanticipated circumstances. he Supervisor makes unscheduled and scheduled inspections on completed work to compare adherence to instructions and established practices. The Supervisor plans and collaborates with the section chief in conducting studies concerning work flow, design, and development of new tools and equipment, regrouping of functions, staffing requirements, layout of work and work measurement standards as they relate to the assigned group. Work Schedule: Full-Time, 7:00AM - 3:30PM, Every Other Weekend and Holiday. Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor - Environmental Service Technician Supervisor/PD14058A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized