Summary The position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VISN 2, Textile Care Facility at the VA New York Harbor Health Care System in the Environmental Management Service (EMS). The primary purpose of the position is to have incumbent supervise the activities of the Laundry Workers and Laundry Machine Operators that are engaged in the Textile Care services of the hospital. Responsibilities Typical work direction duties include but not limited to: 1. Assign, direct, evaluate subordinate work performance and review the work of Laundry Workers via verbal or written communication. 2. Plan, schedule, and coordinate work operations such as but not limited to: cleaning and loading laundry. 3. Observe work in progress and solve problems related to the work supervised; investigate work related problems and determine causes; develop and implement corrective actions within incumbents delegated authority to resolve work problems. 4. Report possible or actual work delays to higher level supervisors; and inspect completed work for quality and work order requirements. As a Laundry Worker Supervisor, incumbent assist the Laundry Operations Specialist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the Facility Textile Care Management program as it relates to the assigned unit and/or T&L. Incumbent assists in the justification for staffing, supplies and equipment, establishing and implementing on the job instruction and safety program, schedules, standards and performance requirements. Incumbent must follow guidelines including Federal, state and local environmental statutes, regulatory interpretations, Executive Orders, and VA directives and policies. Adhere to work priorities resources, and detailed work plans established by higher level supervisors. Plan, organize, schedule, assigns, and supervise, journey-level laundry workers and CWT (Compensatory Work Therapy). Supports the staff in Textile Care maintenance and proper execution of linen delivery within onsite and offsite facilitates attached to Environmental Management Service coverage. Incumbent develops a week-to-week plan for the use of workers, equipment, work area, etc., to ensure daily and timely work tasks/assignments are completed. Incumbent also ensures deadlines, priorities, work plans, and assignments are met based on work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors. Professional knowledge of supervision, principles, practices, and skills necessary to brief EMS management concerning issues, and to conduct a wide variety of operations and procedures, such as but not limited to: Incumbent track and report progress on work assignments and request authority to adjust worker assignments. Incumbents recommends changes to schedules, priorities, etc., as necessary and make minor deviations in procedures to overcome day-to-day work problems such as unplanned absences, equipment failure, etc.; inform higher level supervisors of the need and estimate labor and other resources. Develops and implements procedures and work practices for identifying, reporting, repairing and inspecting defects and/or deficiencies at facilities such as but not limited to: equipment defects and process deficiencies that may be identified in the day to day work procedures. Coordinates projects with EMS staff and other hospital staff and determine the number and @types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects. Projects may include but are not limited to: cleaning and reorganizing of spaces that ensure adequate workflow and promote the utmost efficiency. In addition, coordinate work with supporting or relating work functions controlled by other supervisors. Plans out on the job instruction collaborating with Training Specialist and/or Assistant Chief. The work is required to be in all areas of the Medical Center on and offsite areas maintained by Environmental Services; normally work is inside with adequate light and ventilation. Schedules may vary to allow incumbent to observe employee performance for all tours of duty within Environmental Management Service. Make daily inspections of all assigned work areas evaluating compliance to work schedules and work progress, reviews established textile care procedures, control of supplies, condition and use of equipment care, safety, work order requirements and follow-up, and progress of individual employees. Incumbent provides subordinate workers guidance and assistance with problems. On occasion, incumbent may be required to assist in actual performance of textile care duties. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Supervisor/PD11879A Physical Requirements: Most tasks require varying degrees of muscular effort and hand-to-eye coordination to assure safe and efficient use of equipment and supplies. Work requires frequent bending or stooping, prolonged walking, standing, working in cramped positions and climbing. Work requires frequent lifting and moving heavy items weighing 40 to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts objects weighing over 50 pounds. Work requires visual acuity to assure completion of tasks in acceptably clean and aseptic manner. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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: Ability to Lead or Supervise Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Operation of Equipment/Machinery Special Aptitude Technical Practices 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 This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information 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. 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.
