Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer – Supervisory

Summary Employee serves as the Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer – Supervisory aligned within Chief of Facilities Management, Environmental Management Department (EMD) located at the Veterans Healthcare System in Ann Arbor, MI. Responsibilities THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION Employee will exercise a degree of autonomy in performing a full range of activities to assist in managing the day-to-day operations of EMD (e.g., Housekeeping; resource management; program management, program planning and evaluation; and represent EMD in committees as the subject matter expert for all sanitation issues. Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following: Serves as Supervisor of the Environmental Management Department (EMD) in the absence of the Hospital Housekeeping Officer. Assists the Housekeeping Officer in the planning, direction and management of a total program designed to provide a sanitary environment for the hospital and outpatient clinics. This program consists of environmental sanitation, linen distribution and collection, pest control, patient effects, and clothing (receipt, storage, and release), bacteriologic monitoring, employee uniform service, and an ongoing quality monitoring and improvement activities. Serves as consultant to management on improvement and development projects, to include training managers and supervisors. Formulates and recommends policy, procedures and cleaning guidelines covering broad areas of the sanitary medical center environment. Establishes and monitors standards for sanitation quality; for work quantity; for frequency of operations; and directly or through subordinate work supervisors, for individual work performance. Establishes quality assurance indicators to provide the means of evaluating the sanitation program, to include monitoring and formal inspections of all covered areas daily. Provision of staff assistance and guidance to management on the most appropriate actions to take in environmental sanitation activities to affect controls over possible cross infection or spread of disease. Manages employee uniforms purchased, issued, stored, repaired, and salvaged for patient clothing. Manages an effective Pest Control Program within guidelines established by the VA, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Michigan Pesticide Office. A safe, yet effective program is developed and maintained with a formalized program of areas requiring recurring treatment. Treatment methods are broken down by product, equipment, time, and quantity. Responsible for the receipt, storage, and release of patient clothing, effects, and valuables and for the administration of the Patient Assistance Program in coordination with patient care services. Conducts tests and experiments including bacteriological monitoring and testing of supplies and equipment. Assists the Housekeeping Officer for monitoring contract services such as drapery cleaning, window washing, waste management, and environmental maintenance contract services. Undertakes or participates in special projects, ongoing analyses, investigations, and initiatives that have high priority. Produces complex analysis and written reports. Performs other duties as necessary. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved 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 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 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Requires one full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience in two or more of the following areas, or other work related to the position to be filled: Experience that demonstrated a practical working knowledge of the basic principles of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology as applied to environmental sanitation, infection control, and to the choice and use of antimicrobial agents in the disinfection, sanitization, and/or sterilization of surfaces and equipment. Experience in laundry and linen management. Experience in interior design management. Experience that demonstrated a knowledge of waste management, including the requirements relating to hazardous, toxic, and infectious wastes and provisions for their final disposition. Experience that demonstrated a knowledge of pest management, including alternative methods of control and the selection and application of chemicals. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related, with a major study in public health or business administration with emphasis in hospital administration. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate-level education (in excess of 2 years) and specialized experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. A Quality Ranking Factor has also been requested by the facility to help determine which of the basically qualified applicants are likely to be better qualified for a position. The quality ranking factor for this position is: Experience as a Supervisor, managing staff performing sanitation or housekeeping duties. Quality Ranking Factors are skills, knowledge, abilities, or other worker characteristics which could be expected to result in superior performance on the job. Quality ranking factors will not be used for screening but may be used as ranking criteria. Applicants with higher proficiency levels may rank above those with lower proficiency levels on a quality ranking factor. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Human Capital Management Infection Control Leadership Planning and Evaluating Quality Ranking Factor IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Might be required to dress in protective clothing to conduct inspections or training in sterile environments. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov). 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.