Summary The Laundry Supervisor (Linen/Uniform Distribution) position is located in the Environmental Management Service (EMS), Audie L. Murphy Division (ALMD), of the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHSC), San Antonio, Texas. STVHCS is comprised of three divisions: ALMD, Kerrville Division (KD), and 4 satellite outpatient clinics: Frank M. Tejeda, South Bexar, North Central Federal Clinic (all San Antonio), and Victoria. Responsibilities The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE"). As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Major Duties: Incumbent must know simple mathematics and have skills in receiving linen orders, recording, and filling of linen orders. Skills in receiving linen orders, recording, and filling of linen orders. Coordinates the day to day activities of laundry staff. Assists EMS management in developing laundry policies. Ability to manage the stocking needs of the service at all sites as it pertains to laundry. Communicates safety procedures in a clear and concise manner to achieve desired results while interacting with employees as well as representatives of other organizations. Determines manpower need for daily assignments and special tasks. Performs supervisor duties without direct supervision. Ability to resolve and coordinate activities that cross department lines to include or involve other services. Ability to manage laundry operations. Creates and issues performance appraisals to front line staff and performs all service level HR functions. Documents workloads, changes in resources, responses to customer inquiries, and subordinate performance behavior. Performs web-based mandatory training and maintains personal time and attendance electronically. Manages and participates in linen and laundry surveys and inventories. Assists managers with gathering of information for recurring and non-recurring reports. Informs manager on status and progress of work and anticipated problems meeting deadlines. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-3:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Supervisor/PD034180 Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; Straight pulling (8 hours); Pushing (8 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Walking (8 hours); Standing (8 hours); Crawling (8hours); Kneeling (8 hours); Repeated bending (8 hours); Climbing, legs only (8 hours) 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 identification 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, 06/25/2026. 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: Ability to Lead or Supervise Dexterity and Safety Follow Directions Lead or Supervise Materials Operation of Equipment/Machinery 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 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.
