Summary This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Sierra Pacific Health Care Network (VISN 21), McClellan VA Medical Center (VAMC), in Environmental Management Service (EMS). The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision and perform all housekeeping duties for the medical center. Responsibilities Major duties include, but are not limited to: plans and organized manpower utilization by making daily area routines, which outline daily and periodic duties required; sets work priority, establishes quality control measures, communicates expectations, and assures acceptable performance and conduct of all direct reports; assigns work to be performed by individuals or teams based on availability of equipment, staffing levels and materials required; recommends personnel actions such as promotions, reassignment, awards, etc.; assists with operations pertaining to equipment management; ensures operations, maintenance and use of all EMS equipment is performed in accordance to EMS policy and manufacture's recommendations; assists with equipment evaluation for procurement; assures application of supplies and products used in all functions of EMS are done in accordance with EMS policy and manufacturer's recommendations; supervises the cleaning of all portions of Non-Critical Reusable Medical Equipment, ensuring that cleaning and disinfecting is done in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and department standard operating procedures; assures environment of care in all areas of the VACIHCS by submitting work orders for any structural or cosmetic damage, reporting unacceptable staff or patient activity and providing recommendation to the Assistant or Chief of EMS for any improvements that would enhance the general environment of care; conducts routine and unannounced inspections of areas to assure acceptable levels of quality are met pertaining to EMS services provided; documents deficiencies in accordance with established metrics and follows up to assure correction, providing oversight to sustainability of corrections Work Schedule: TBD: VARIES, AND ROTATES, POSSIBLE WORK ON WEEKEND AND HOLIDAYS Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD99911A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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, 11/17/2026. 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: 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 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.
