Laundry Supervisor

Summary This position serves as the Supervisor of the Medical Center Textile Care Facility Operation. Supervises approximately 25-30 employees and engages in sorting and washing various classifications of hospital linen, uniforms and clothing for the VA Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida and the VA Medical Center, Miami, Florida. Responsibilities Major duties and responsibility include: Trains subordinates to properly perform necessary tasks and in the operation of equipment. Evaluate employees as part of the Merit Promotion Plan and assists in the selection of employees to fill vacancies within the unit. Advises Textile Care Manager of needs to revise work schedules, rules of conduct and disciplinary procedures. Assigns and direct workers and gives priority to tasks to be done. Conducts training classes on specific safety issues as needed. Provide relief coverage for supervisory responsibility with the Environmental Management Service. Training, counseling, disciplining, evaluating and promoting the growth of employees within the program. Prepares, maintains and monitors work plans for staff utilization. Plans for the use of workers, equipment, materials, and tools for housekeeping assignments Engage in sorting and washing various classifications of hospital linen, uniforms and clothing. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Supervisor/PD021630 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/21/2024. 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/Working Conditions: Incumbent must be in good, mental and physical condition at all times due to the complexity of operations and physical layout of the consolidated Laundry. This involves contact with the using departments of textiles and uniforms, other service personnel and participation in other medical center activities as required. The position involves long periods of standing, bending, and stooping to observe work operations in any areas of the consolidated Laundry. Education There is no education substitution for this position. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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. 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. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants 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.