<p>The Technical Career Field (TCF) is a national workforce development program within VHA that was designed to replenish technical staff in critically identified positions.</p> <p>These positions are located at the assigned VA Medical Center. The Hospital Housekeeping Program Specialist - TCF will learn objectives forming the foundation for the development of technical skills in environmental sanitation, textile management, integrated pest management, waste management, and interior design.</p> <p>The TCF career fields represent those technical fields where VA-specific knowledge and experience is desirable for success in the field. Individuals selected follow a formal training plan for two years during which they are trained, coached, and supervised by a preceptor. Preceptors are selected annually, through an extensive application process, for their technical expertise, their commitment to training and the suitability of their facility as a training location.</p> <ul> <li>Selectees will be required to sign Mobility, Training, and Continued Service Agreements. </li></ul> <p>This is a developmental position leading to a GS-11, performing assignments intended to broaden skills and provide practical experience leading to progressively more complex assignments performed under progressively less supervision. The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.</p> <p>The person in this position assists the Manager of Environmental Management Service (EMS) with the following duties:</p> <ul> <li>Performs technical and administrative work involving managing, Administering, Operating and/or Supporting services and programs related to the operation and safety of Federal Facility. </li><li>Plans, develops, organizes, staffs, controls, directs and evaluates a complex Environmental Management Service program. </li><li>Developing and implementing organizational structures and operating plans and procedures to achieve program goals, monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of operations within the established framework; </li><li>Develops and implements procedures, policies, and practices that meet requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Joint Commission (JC), American Hospital Association (AHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and any other applicable accrediting bodies. </li><li>Ensures that effective procedures, in accordance with medical center policy and procedures, are implemented for minimizing patient, employee or visitor exposure to infectious disease. </li><li>Develops and implements standards for cleanliness and sanitation, including frequency of cleaning; methods, procedures and safety precautions to be followed selection, measurement and proper use of housekeeping and cleaning supplies; and use and maintenance of housekeeping equipment. </li><li>Makes continuous inspections of the medical center to monitor housekeeping techniques, procedures, products, and adherence to infection control standards. </li><li>Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments and the capabilities of employees. </li><li>Provides guidance and support in possible problem areas and defines objectives. </li><li>Providing advisory services to all levels of management and hospital departments regarding the requirements and resolution of substantive housekeeping problems and services; </li><li>Consulting with the pest controller to learn all aspects of the medical center integrated pest management plan; </li><li>Learning and implementing a full waste management plan to ensure compliance with hazardous/medical waste disposal and storage regulations; and </li><li>Performing other related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm; may vary depending on placement.</p> <p>Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available</p> <p>Position Description Title/PD#: Hospital Housekeeping Program Specialist -Technical Career Field Trainee/PDS0009-A</p> <p>NOTE: This announcement involves several duty locations. The salary listed in the announcement represents the minimum and maximum range possible. Actual locality pay will be determined at the time of selection based on the duty location of the position. The number of vacancies for each location is specified below:</p> <p>Ann Arbor MI - 1 vacancy</p> <p>Miami FL -1 vacancy</p> <p>Cincinnati OH - 2 vacancy</p> <p>Iron Mountain MI -1 vacancy</p> <p>Jackson MS -1 vacancy</p> <p>Madison WI -1 vacancy</p> <p>Memphis TN -2 vacancy</p> <p>Little Rock AR- 2 vacancy</p> <p>Pittsburgh PA -1 vacancy</p>