Summary The Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer serves as the full deputy to the Housekeeping Officer, sharing all technical and managerial responsibilities for Environmental Management Services (EMS) at CAVHCS located in Tuskegee and Montgomery, Alabama. The program responsibilities encompass seven functional areas in the service: Control Janitorial Maintenance Services, Environmental Rounds, Linen/Uniform Management, Patient Effects, Pest Control, and Special Events. Responsibilities DUTIES Serves as the Assistant Chief, Environmental Management Services and senior management on EMS program concerns, the incumbent is inherently involved with the total Medical Centers (Tuskegee and Montgomery, Alabama) mission. Contributes to the resolution of a wide variety of facility problems since their activities take them throughout the Medical centers (Tuskegee and Montgomery, Alabama). Involved with long and short range planning, establishing policy, and budgeting for the Medical Centers (Tuskegee and Montgomery, Alabama) and Network as well as for Environmental Management Services. Responsible for coordination and direction of work performed by a variety of' trades and labor employees and requires a broad knowledge of work activities performed activities the service. Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Analyzes, maintains, plans and accounts for program budget, commitment registers, linen control, training and travel of staff, and housekeeping service contracts. Develops and implements an orderly system of management objectives and program reviews and evaluation procedures that will assure the janitorial maintenance, Environmental Rounds, Linen/Uniform Management, Patient Effects, Pest Control, and Special Events services are effective. Inspects the facilities on a routine (daily/weekly) bases to ensure compliance the facility operations and maintenance requirements of other government agencies and other regulatory bodies. Oversees plans and conducts work for a variety of complex elements applying diversified knowledge of environmental management principle. Responsible for the management and operation of the Laundry and Linen Service Operates a certified interior and exterior Pest Control Program Provides administration and oversight for the Waste Management Program. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (work schedule subject to change based on needs of the agency) Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer/PD394080 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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 Subject to background/security investigation 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) 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 or trial 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, 04/06/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) for Hospital Housekeeping Management Series (0673): An IOR is a basic requirement that must be met in order to qualify for entry into this job series, and cannot be waived. Education must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Education Undergraduate Education: Major study -- chemistry or biological sciences, sanitary science or administration, institutional sanitation or administration, hospital administration, hotel administration, public administration, business administration, or other fields related to the position. Graduate Education: Major study -- public health or business administration with emphasis in hospital administration. OR Specialized Experience: 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. In addition to the above IOR, you must qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Planning, developing, directing, and evaluating programs (such as housekeeping, janitorial maintenance, etc.); Handling budgets, staffing, equipment, contracts, and other resources to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness; Performing a full range of supervisory duties such as assigning and evaluating work, making hiring recommendations, and resolving staffing issues; Writing and implementing policies, procedures, and practice guidelines for your service area (such as housekeeping). OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 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 a LL.M, if related, that demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond Master's degree Preferred Experience: At least 2 years of management experience in a housekeeping role, strong leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures. Experience leading and motivating a team is crucial, along with strong communication and organizational skills. 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: Lifting over 30lbs and daily walking The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office, however, there is exposure to communicable disease, physical and verbal abuse from disturbed patients or distraught visitors. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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. 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.
