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Summary The Housekeeping Aid Supervisor is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) at the Central Iowa Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The primary purpose of this position is to plan and organize manpower utilization by making daily area routines, which outline daily and periodic duties required while working under the direct supervision of the Assistant Chief, EMS. Temporary position for 6 months, but can be converted to a permanent position. Responsibilities Duties for the position include but are not limited to: Planning and organizing manpower utilization by making daily area routines, which outline daily periodic duties required. Setting work priority, establishing quality control measures, communicating expectations, and assuring acceptable performance and conduct of all direct reports. Assigning work to be performed by individuals or teams based on availability of equipment, staffing levels and materials required. Making recommendations to Assist or Chief of EMS for any personnel actions i.e.: promotions, reassignments, awards. Communicating written and verbally with VACIHCS leaders and front line staff for purpose of coordinating work, communicating service needs, establishing area cleaning routines, quality assurance on services provided, fact-finding, service recovery and assuring the mission of VA is met. Communicating with the Veterans and visitors to assure services are meeting expectations and to gather firsthand feedback on services performed. Supervising/managing and assisting with operations pertaining to equipment management. Ensuring operations, maintenance and use of all EMS equipment is performed in accordance to EMS policy and manufacture's recommendations. Supervising and cleaning of all portions of Non-Critical Reusable Medical Equipment (NCRME), ensuring that cleaning/disinfecting is done in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and department SOP's. Conducting routine and unannounced inspections of areas to assure acceptable levels of quality are met pertaining to EMS services provided. Documenting deficiencies in accordance to established metrics, following up to assure correction and providing oversight to sustainability of corrections. Seeking new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices. Working under the direct supervision of the Assistant Chief, EMS. Performing as an effective team member of the overall EMS and fully supporting the policies, procedures and tasks developed and communicated by the Chief or Assistant Chief, EMS and the Medical Center management team. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm. Telework: Not eligible for Telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: 30063-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required. Bargaining Unit Position: No The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Pre-employment physical required. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. May be required to serve a Supervisory probation period. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/02/2024. 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: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. The position demands continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. The work requires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., wall washers, industrial type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds. The duties necessitate considerable dexterity, hand, foot, and eye coordination, and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt, dust and debris. 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. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.