Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY: Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):  734506  To fulfill President Lincolns promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans.  How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .  

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Will be required to serve a Supervisory Probationary Period

DUTIES:Back to top Hours of duty: Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, Holidays and/or weekends may apply. Incumbent is responsible for performing the full range of supervisory duties to include training subordinates, conducting time/motion studies, and accomplishing routine assignment/reassignment of a fixed staff with unusual workloads.  Incumbent must be accurate in reports and in operational details relating to this position so that the Chief, Environmental Management Service and Road & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor may rely with confidence on the information provided. Incumbent is knowledgeable of the policies of the Environmental Sanitation Program to effectively anticipate the needs of the Service and is able to perform independently within the scope of policies and guidelines set forth by the Service Chief and the healthcare facility.  Incumbent must have ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of staff personnel. Sufficient academic and/or administrative training must have been acquired to understand complex written instructions, policies, environmental laws and regulations, e.g. Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), etc. Incumbent must exercise a high degree of judgment in planning quality control measures, work schedules, production standards, and cleaning frequencies for the healthcare facility. The incumbent must be familiar with all types of cleaning procedures, proper chemical applications and method of attaining an aseptically clean environment. He/she must also be capable of teaching members of the service in these areas. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top Qualification Requirements:   There is no specific length of specialized experience required; however, applicants must show competence in the following rating factors to be able to perform the duties of the position.   The rating factors are as follows: Element 73 : Ability to supervise (screenout).   Element 25A :   Work Practices.   Element 75B :   Ability to interpret instructions and Specifications.   Element 81 :   Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.Element 86 :   Dexterity and safety.  For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the united states office of personnel managements website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.  WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.  If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.)  Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:  http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html  All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** 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. *** Veterans Preference:  When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference.  For more information on Veterans Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Your application will be reviewed to determine your qualifications. Please be sure your resume and supporting documentation clearly reflect your expertise.
Country: USA, State: Vermont, City: White River Junction, Company: Department Of Veterans Affairs.