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Summary Environmental Service Supervisor works under the direct supervision of the Assistant Chief, Environmental Management Service at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. EFFECTIVE 09-10-23:This position is eligible for a 20% Critical Skills Incentive in addition to regular Salary (CSI). CSI's are authorized for WG-3566 Environmental Service Techs who are performing at the fully successful level or higher Responsibilities Incumbent supervises, plans, directs and administers a full range of Environmental Services (sanitation, pest control, linen management, waste, patient valuables, small moves and recycling) in his/her assigned area of the VAMHCS, CBOCs, and medical center. Responsible for supervision of subordinate employees in grades WG-1 through WG-9, to include both WS supervisors and WL work leaders to accomplish these services. 50% Incumbent resolves routine problems by discussion with Nurse Managers, Supervisors etc. and keep his/her supervisor informed. Incumbent refers to his/her supervisor, all problems which should be resolved at the Chief/General Foreman level involving changes in established policy or procedures or should be brought to the attention of higher management as well as not-routine and unusual problems and situations. Incumbent plans the dally activities of his/her employees and establishes deadlines for absences and to accomplish priorities. Make several daily rounds through his/her assigned areas, ensuring that the required services are being provided in a correct and acceptable manner. As a means of evaluating employee performance and the condition of the center, incumbent administers the sanitation service Inspection program. This consists of regularly scheduled sanitation service Inspections of all areas/employees, documentation of inspections, communicating results to employees and take action for noncompliance. And required follow up to ensure corrections are being made in a timely manner. Results are maintained for one year and utilized for employee counseling, evaluations, awards and disciplinary actions. 25% Incumbent performs the full range of personal management functions such as assignments, training, leave administration, performance appraisals, counseling, award recommendations, accident reports and disciplinary, but not limited to the aforementioned. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining a good working relationship with supervisory staff of other services throughout the VAMHCS in order to accomplish the EMS mission. He/she are also required to be familiar with Labor/Management Agreements, OWCP process, EEO regulations and deal effectively with local union representatives. Incumbent will ensure that applicable JCA, OSHA, EPA and NFPA regulations are adhering to in their areas and by their employee's. Incumbent will demonstrate compliance with EEO principles, policies and support affirmative action goals. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining a good working relationship with all policies and procedures pertaining to EMS functions and must know, and be able to apply, the latest products and work methods in the environmental care field. He/she formulates operational techniques and recommends changes to existing policies and procedures. 25% Fully supports and Implements all station EEO and safety programs. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Various Rotating Shifts as per Supervisor Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Supervisor - General Foreman (Housekeeping Aid Supervisor)/PD150810 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Approved 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 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/08/2024. Resume Requirement: * Your resume must include the following information: Job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment; and average hours worked per week. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Dexterity and Safety Lead or Supervise Plan and organize work Special Aptitude - Housekeeping Work Work with Others 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. PHYSICAL EFFORT: The position demands continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. The work requires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., wall washers, industrial type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds. The duties necessitate considerable dexterity, hand, foot, and eye coordination, and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt, dust and debris. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed indoors with adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Some work may be performed outdoors where there may be exposed to varying degrees of heat and cold as well as inclement weather. PPE may be required in some circumstance as exposure to possible contagious diseases, blood and bloody secretion are inherent to this position. Care is required to avoid serious injuries (i.e., broken bones) when working on ladders, or when using 30-100-pound power equipment or handling hazardous materials. Education Not applicable. Additional Information This occupation is currently approved for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive through [insert date]. Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI for a pro-rated amount if onboard prior to the CSI expiration date. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI. Receiving Service Credit or 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.