Summary The Housekeeping Aid Work Leader works within Environmental Management Service (EMS) at the Dayton VA Medical Center (VAMC), Dayton, Ohio. The purpose of this position is to lead a wide variety of duties of the Sanitation Section of Environmental Management Service (EMS), leading WG-1, WG-2 Housekeeping Aids, and various Compensated Work Therapy Patients. Responsibilities Duties include: Lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally objects over 50 pounds. Performs for extended periods of time while standing, stooping, or lifting. Provides guidance and directs the work of assigned employees, evaluates completed work. Consistently follows infectious control protocol to include but not limited to: Hand washing, personal hygiene, and following universal precautions. Operates and cleans industrial @type power cleaning equipment including burnishers, buffing machines, auto scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, ride on scrubbers. Resolve problems during the completion of work in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted practices in the occupation. Routinely assists in planning, coordinating and scheduling employees to ensure all assigned areas receive adequate coverage. Routinely assists in the maintenance of current and accurate records including but not limited to: quality reporting, CMR inventory, employee training and daily reports. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Varied Tour and Days, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Work Leader/PD91301A 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 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: Lead or Supervise Physical Strength and Agility 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: The position requires periods of long standing, bending, crouching and walking. Employee pushes carts that can weigh up to 200-300 lbs. Moving and lifting of equipment that can range in weight between 80 and 200 lbs. Requires considerable stooping and bending. Should be able to use a computer for data entry and use a hand truck. Tension and stress are induced by the critical nature of producing work results on a pre-established time frame as well as in emergent situations. May be required to transport documents and patient care items throughout the facility, either hand carried or pushing a delivery cart. Must be able to maneuver in a tight work area. Must be able to make quick judgments and take fast action in emergent situations. Must maintain an active driver's license and insurance in order to operate government trucks and TMS training. Working Conditions: Working conditions such as ventilation and environment are satisfactory. Incumbent may be subject to occasional noise, skin irritations, cuts and bruises. The work performed requires continuous walking when making inspections in various areas. When performing cleaning tasks, moderated effort is expended. Must have a through knowledge of specialized cleaning and sanitation techniques, materials and equipment in order to assist in the training of employees. While performing snow removal operations, will be exposed to the cold and wind outdoors for prolonged periods of time. Education Additional Information VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) 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 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. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (or the Act) prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from requesting applicant criminal history record information before extending a conditional or tentative offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S.C § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Act, may submit a written complaint within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged non-compliance to VA at vacofairchanceact@va.gov. Applicant written complaints should include the following: Administration name: Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office name, employee name and contact information or contractor who made contact (if known). Date of contact. Details regarding the job opportunity announcement applied to, and copies of any documents or other evidence related to the complaint. Visit Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) for more information.
