This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing task (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the EMS goals and objectives.
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 eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes 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: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Straight pulling (8 hours); Pushing ( 8 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking ( 8 hours); Standing (8 hours); Crawling (8 hours); Kneeling (8 hours); Repeated Bending (8 hours); Climbing legs only (8 hours); Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Ability to use and desirability of using firearms; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted).
Duties include: Assigning and directing staff to various projects throughout the facility. Assess skills of available personnel. Plans work activities, establishes deadlines, and accounts for quality and work accomplished. Supervises the collection of dirty linen and delivery of clean linen. Maintains accountability and security of patient effects, patient clothing, indigent supplies, linens and uniforms. Trains subordinate staff in work using oral instructions, on the job and classroom training. Working knowledge of computer systems i.e. Outlook, Excel, and Word. Working knowledge of time and attendance operations. Maintains files and compile reports. Ensures proper sanitation procedures are adhered to. Maintains internal controls to ensure the day-to-day operations are performed. Stores and distributes inventories, equipment and supplies and monitors use, protection, storage and accountability. Total Rewards: Perks of a Environmental Services Technician Career - Total Rewards Info Work Schedule: Saturday through Wednesday; 2:30pm-11:00pm; subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Aid Technician Supervisor/PD99911S Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized