Summary This position is located within the Environmental Management Services Division of a VA Medical Center. In this position the incumbent is responsible for the operation of the Textile Care Program which includes linen distribution and patient effects, lost and found program, laundry processing contract, uniforms, and time keeping. Responsibilities Major duties include but are not limited to: Coordinates with COR requests for deviation from contract specifications and terms. Reviews the contractor's performance to ensure compliance with contract specifications. Verify time and attendance records, arrange leave schedule and authorize leave for assigned employees. Evaluate work performance of subordinates, administer performance ratings, and prepare performance plans. Hears and resolves complaints and grievances from employees and/or refers them to higher supervisory personnel if not resolved. Effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, and recommends other action in more serious cases. Implement and evaluate EEO activities on a continuing basis. Conduct training sessions for subordinates by using manufacturer's recommendations, VA program guides and related training materials and best practices. Responsible for a complete Textile Care Program, which includes linen management, uniform management, patient effects and Lost and Found. Distributes linens to the VASNHCS which is a 64-bed Medical Center, including a 60-bed Community Living Center. Routinely makes visits to all serviced areas of the facility. These visits allow for open dialogue of on-going requirements to preclude the development of problems. Initiate disciplinary actions and maintains accurate position descriptions for subordinates. Ensure assignments are completed correctly, on time, and efficiently. Provide guidance and technical expertise for program elements. Prepare and present budgets. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set, and adjust short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. May be required to perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 6:00am - 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Supervisor/PD03363O Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved 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 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required 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 or 2-year trial 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. 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: Instruct Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Production Support Service 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 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.
