Summary The Primary Purpose of the Position is:To exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate Housekeeping Aids in accomplishing the environmental mission of the Environmental Management Service. The Organizational Location of the Position is:This position is located in the Environmental Sanitation Section, Environmental Management Service, VA North Texas Health Care System. The incumbent is under the immediate supervision of the Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer. Responsibilities As a Housekeeping Aid Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary environment for Veterans, staff, and visitors. You will provide technical and administrative supervision to Housekeeping Aid Leaders and Housekeeping Aids while ensuring compliance with VA environmental standards and Medical Center policies. Major duties include: Work Planning Responsibilities Plans and coordinates daily and project-based work involving staff, equipment, facilities, and materials. Follows established priorities, schedules, and work plans and adjusts them as needed. Tracks progress, resolves routine problems such as equipment failures or staffing shortages, and recommends changes to improve workflow. Maintains sanitation standards in assigned areas with general supervision. Work is routinely inspected for quality and compliance with standards. Ensures proper and economical use of materials, cleaning equipment, and power machines. Reports safety or fire hazards and follows all prescribed safety regulations. Work Direction Responsibilities Provides technical and administrative direction to Housekeeping Aid Leaders and Housekeeping Aids. Assigns work, guides staff through difficult tasks, and monitors progress to ensure schedules and work requirements are met. Reassigns personnel as needed and coordinates workflow across teams. Inspects completed work for quality and compliance. Reports actual or potential delays to supervisors. Administrative Responsibilities Supports supervisors in developing performance plans, communicating expectations, and delivering feedback. Recommends performance ratings, recognition, or corrective actions. Explains classification decisions and recommends staffing changes when needed for efficient operations. Assists in resolving employee grievances informally when possible and informs supervisors of significant issues. Recommends training based on mission needs and maintains required records, including production, cost, personnel, attendance, and equipment. Assists with planning overall leave schedules. Promotes and ensures adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Equal Opportunity Treatment (EOT) principles. Helps implement affirmative action initiatives and supports efforts to prevent or address discrimination or harassment. Cooperates with counselors, investigators, and examiners as required. Ensures compliance with security directives, safety practices, and good health habits in all work areas. Ensures employees properly use protective gear and security procedures. Reports all security violations promptly and submits required reports. Immediately alerts appropriate personnel when conditions pose hazards to safety or health. Work Environment Work is performed primarily in patient care, administrative, and support areas throughout the Medical Center. Duties require standing, walking, bending, lifting, and safe use of cleaning materials and powered equipment. Appropriate protective gear must be worn as required. Work Schedule: Monday-Sunday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Weekends and Rotating Holidays. Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor - Environmental Services Technician Supervisor/PD04272A 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 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 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 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. 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 There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information 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.
