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Summary This position applies to this Facility only. This Housekeeping Aid Supervisor is under the direct supervision of the Environmental Management Services (EMS) General Foreman, Department of Veterans Affairs Corporal Michael J. Crescenz (CMCVAMC). The primary responsibility of the Housekeeping Aid Supervisor is to serve as a working supervisor and to provide unit supervision of Environmental Management Staff at any of the CMCVAMC divisions/campuses and or facilities. Responsibilities In this capacity, the Housekeeping Aid Supervisor provides facility care services such as sanitation, housekeeping, bed management, bed cleaning, waste management (WM), Regulated Medical Waste-RMW (Collection, In-Hospital Transport and Storage Only), Sharps Containers-RMW (Collection, in-Hospital Transport and Storage Only), assisting with integrated pest control, assisting with laundry, linen distribution services, employee uniforms, patient effects services, lost and found services, interior window cleaning, recycling, environment of care (EOC) rounds, system delivery, Green Tracker and waste management. As a working supervisor, incumbent provides supervision to Housekeeping Aid Work Leaders, 130+ Housekeeping Aids and CWT workers. In that regard, the Housekeeping Aid Supervisor is responsible for serving as the first line supervision, adjusting assignments to ensure smooth work flow, meeting daily/shift goals and objectives, checking work production, performing written quality assurance checklists, inspections and communicating tasks/ projects to employees. The Housekeeping Aid Supervisor is responsible for coordinating production work, issuing tasks, duties and assignments, taking daily attendance, time keeping, issuing keys and overseeing key stewardship/key security control. Additionally, the Housekeeping Aid Supervisor assists with EOC rounds, follows up with deficiencies found on EOC rounds, inspects dumpsters/trash bins, assists with pest control surveys, assisting with Canadian Geese control, provides information to contractors, signs manifests for waste management, and performs window cleaning. The Supervisor is expected to conduct physical and visual inspection of beds, rooms and other spaces space before and after the room/space is serviced by EMS staff. Such duties may also include; performing housekeeping aid duties, floor finish work, top scrubbing, bed cleaning, room cleaning, customer service, training and service delivery. The incumbent prepares written daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly work schedules for housekeeping staff. Incumbent follows work requirement annotated in the EMS, Canteen agreement and develops written balanced work assignments for staff. Housekeeping Aid Supervisor trains staff including new employees in routine cleaning procedures, uses approved method and techniques for cleaning and disinfecting of equipment used in isolation areas. Informs and instructs staff on new developments in clinical housekeeping techniques and procedures. Periodically may be required to use computer and common software to communicate using outlook, phones, word, excel, vista, and assist unit employees with VATMS, log in and out as may be needed for review the employee to learn, view and print pay check stubs, see their own eOPF records, etc. Other duties as needed. Work Schedule: : Saturday / Sunday 7:00am - 11:30pm , Monday 3:00pm - 11:30pm However, at times, the Housekeeping Aid Supervisor may be required to coverer additional units, unpopular tours as required by the staffing needs. May be required to work either day or evening shifts and rotating working holidays and weekends. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not available Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications 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 Follow Directions Handle Weights and Loads Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Likelihood of Success Reliability And Dependability Special Aptitude - Housekeeping Work 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. Education 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. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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.