Environmental Services Technician Supervisor

Summary

This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) of the Raymond G Murphy Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing task (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution and training) associated with the EMS goals and objectives.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Incumbent is delegated responsibility for assigning staff for routine and non-routine duties on a daily and a project-by-project basis. Supervises 10-20 Housekeeping Aids and 1-2 WL Leaders. Non-routine duties require that the incumbent be able to reorganize work schedules efficiently in order that work is accomplished in a timely manner. Incumbent is required to coordinate work with supervisors of other services within the incumbent's area of jurisdiction so as not to interrupt patient care or other activities. Incumbent is also responsible for the cleaning of all patient areas, corridor spaces throughout Medical Center, Operating Rooms, and all other areas as assigned. Incumbent is responsible for assuring the efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments of subordinates within established policies and schedules set by higher levels of supervision. The incumbent plans daily and weekly assignments, scheduling periodic work for areas of responsibility, taking into consideration the availability of personnel and equipment to meet established priorities. The incumbent trains staff and ensure that they are using the patient centered care principles in terms of their customer service to patients, patients' family members and personnel. Incumbent provides on-the job training for subordinates as individual needs dictate. Due to the constant change in the type of patients, proper on-the-job training is necessary to ensure the housekeeping duties are effectively accomplished. Incumbent must give special direction to new employees in order to prepare them for individual assignments, procedures and safety policies. Incumbent must schedule regular meetings with staff to make them aware of any new procedures or directives. Incumbent must keep their supervisor informed as to the condition of staff, unusual occurrences or matters that should be brought to the attention of their supervisor. Must keep subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies; control the use of supplies and equipment to affect cost control within the unit. Incumbent may be assigned to conduct in-use testing of equipment and/or supplies, providing feedback in regards to their observations. Incumbent ensures all safety regulations and procedures are observed; may on occasion be required to conduct training classes on specific safety issues. Incumbent must routinely inspect assigned areas to assure the timely accomplishment of employee assignments, sanitation levels are maintained, equipment properly cared for and that associated housekeeping objectives are accomplished in an expedient and timely manner. Incumbent is responsible for the quality inspection of assigned areas, recording discrepancies in cleanliness, needed maintenance repairs, broken or inadequately stored furnishings and equipment. Provides documented HR Actions, inspection reports and takes action on unaccomplished work. Incumbent is responsible for the review of procedures, methods and sequence of tasks performed by employees under their supervision. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00a.m. - 3:30p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician Supervisor/PD99911S Physical Requirements: Dexterity in teaching the operation of power equipment. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Push/pull carts. Required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and climb on scaffolds, ladders, and reach above the shoulder. Lifting and carrying over 45 pounds and arduous physical effort is required in the performance of the manual tasks described, such as moving furniture, sweeping, mopping, cleaning restroom facilities, high/low dusting, washing walls above five feet and operating powered equipment over extended periods.

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 Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) 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.