Created at: April 26, 2025 00:01
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401
Job Description:
The Housekeeping Aid Supervisor establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, and plans work assignments based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors. Incumbent schedules work for the Environmental Section, which consists of sanitation, waste management, bed making and furniture moving.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 eligible's 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.
The Housekeeping Aid Supervisor duties include, but are not limited to: Performs quality assurance checks of linen distribution operations, EMS and BMS operations, and environmental care services. Monitor employees to ensure proper usage of established aseptic and safety techniques and proper operational use of equipment. Coordinates activities with other supervisors, such as providing assignments and equipment and supplies to accomplish the task. Maintain an even flow of work activity when distributing work and monitor employees for proper working techniques and standards. Monitor the distribution of linen items for compliance with daily par levels, and soil linen is collected per schedules. Inspecting and evaluating the physical condition of assigned area to determine the type of work required. Promotion Potential: Position announced at the full performance level. Preferred Experience: Previous Supervisory experience, administrative experience in Microsoft Office Suite, work order systems knowledge, Leadership ability, Organized and efficient.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm including Holidays; or Wednesday - Sunday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm including weekends and holidays; or Monday - Friday 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM with no weekend and no holidays. Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD08008A Physical Requirements: The work is mostly sedentary Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: This position may be authorized for telework (Ad-Hoc): Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Not Authorized Position Description/PD#: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized