Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration • Atlanta, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Atlanta VA Health Care System. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing tasks associated with EMS goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• 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).
• Will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period.
• 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.
• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Administration and Management
• Communication
• Manages Human Resources

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Assigning staff for duties on a daily and a project-by-project basis.
• Coordinating work with supervisors of other services within the assigned area of jurisdiction so as not to interrupt patient care or other activities.
• Cleaning all patient areas and corridor spaces throughout the medical center, operating rooms, and all other areas as assigned.
• Ensuring the efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments of subordinates within established policies and schedules.
• Planning and scheduling daily and weekly assignments, taking into consideration the availability of personnel and equipment to meet established priorities.
• Training staff to ensure the use of patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients, family members, and personnel.
• Providing on-the job training for subordinates and new employees as individual needs dictate.
• Keeping subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies.
• Controlling the use of supplies and equipment to affect cost control within the unit.
• Conducting in-use testing of equipment and/or supplies, providing feedback in regards to their observations.
• Ensuring all safety regulations and procedures are observed and may on occasion be required to conduct training classes on specific safety issues.
• Supervising the daily distribution of uniforms and textiles to the designated areas and persons and ensures record keeping is timely and accurate.
• Approving leave requests for subordinates, counseling employees, and recommending disciplinary action to a higher-level supervisor whenever non-compliance with policy warrants.
• Making formal appraisals of subordinates works performance and conduct.
• Inspecting 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.
• Performing related duties as required.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed