Summary The Textile Production Supervisor is responsible to the Housekeeping Aid Supervisor for assisting him/her in the management planning, directing and coordination of the Textile cate production facility (TCPF), PAP, baggage room and uniform operations. This operation must meet the daily laundry, textile and uniform needs of: (1) VA medical center, Martinsburg, WV, (2) Air National Guard, Martinsburg, WV and (3) contract laundry services. Responsibilities The incumbent is responsible to the House Keeping Aid Supervisor for the accomplishment of scheduled, plans, work assignments, priorities and deadline of the following units: (1) Receiving, (2) Sorting, (3) washer-extractor, (4) Dryer- Conditioner, (5) Flatwork Iron units, (6) Rough Dry- sorting and folding unit, (7) Uniform Exchange unit, (8) Classification unit- uniform and patient personal clothing, (9) fabric worker repairs, (10) textile distribution, and (11) PAP. Incumbent is a working supervisor The incumbent is held accountable for the quality and quantity of work produced. Incumbent must have knowledge of various linens, patient clothing, and uniform items used throughout the medical center and their proper uses. The highest level of work supervised is at the WG-06 Level. Incumbent analyzes all work units, determines the manpower requitements for production, the methods, and procedures to be used, plans for workloads and makes assignments. The incumbent provides information to the Housekeeping Aid Supervisor and completes necessary reports on supplies and equipment required, laundry, textile and uniform budgets to include initiating requests for supplies and materials through the IFCAP system for Housekeeping Aid Supervisor approval, production data and other statistical data that is required by Environmental Management Service, station management and/or VA central office directives. Incumbent is responsible for the startup of all TCPF equipment each day, ensuring that steam and air pressure is turned on to all equipment, to monitor equipment to ensure pressure is accurate and turn off pressure at the end of tour of duty. The incumbent is responsible for personal management functions within the textile plant. This includes lifting recommendations for employment, promotions, reassignments, disciplinary action, commendations, establishing and review position descriptions, performance requirements for subordinates and determines performance ratings. Conducts on-the- job training, holds meetings with employees and maintains safety standards on equipment. The incumbent reviews and resolves employee problems, schedules and approves leave for subordinates and maintains productions reports each day. Preforms other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Varies depending on the departments needs Position Description Title/PD#: Textile Production Supervisor/PD252240 Physical Requirements: Physically demanding production environment that requires continual pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching for hours at a time. These factors are encountered daily in the regular operations of handling clean and soiled linen. Weight of the linen handled varies to as much as 75 pounds from both the processing and delivery areas. Responsible to move heavy carts of clean and soiled lines throughout the medical center. 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 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. Education Additional Information Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care. 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. This job opportunity may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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