Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary The primary purpose of the position is to assist Environmental Care Specialist (Palo Alto Site Manager) by supervising staff on 2nd and 3rd shifts at VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto Division to include DME program. Responsibilities The position is Foreman of the DMS Processing Section, second and Third shifts Sanitation operations of the Environmental Management Service (EMS) with the responsibility for planning coordinating and directing all DME processing and sanitation operations, through subordinate supervisors and within imposed limitations, assures that effective services are provided throughout the Medical Center.The Foreman directly supervises Five (5) Housekeeping Aid Supervisors and indirectly supervises Seven (7) Housekeeping Aid Work Leaders, WL-2, Twelve (12) Contractors and Thirty (30) Housekeeping Aids, WG-2.On a continuing basis, the supervisor has full responsibility for employees assigned to the cleaning and disinfecting of Durable Medical Equipment (DME).The supervisor is responsible for job design, job engineering, work scheduling, training, counseling and motivating employees within the programs, job assignments, work tasks, training and other supervisory actions must be tailored to fit these special circumstances for individual workers. Counseling and motivational activities are regular and recurring and are essential to the effective handling of the special work situation. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Conducts a comprehensive training program designed to correct deficiencies and enhance skills of all subordinate supervisors, Work Leaders, and Housekeeping Aids. Assigns and explains work requirements to subordinate supervisors maintaining a balanced workload among his/her sections. Regularly provides reports of deficiencies and corrective action to be taken by management. Assigns and explains work requirements to subordinate supervisors maintaining a balanced workload among his/her subunits. Reassigns housekeeping aid Work Leaders, Housekeeping Aids and supervisors among shifts and subunits with the concurrence of the Chief. Evaluates work in progress and upon completion, initiates or recommends corrective measures as required and coordinates sanitation operation and DME operation with the supervisors of other functions. Assures effective implementation of management programs and policies, including safety suggestions, cost reductions, equal opportunity employment, merit promotion, labor management policy etc. Appraises performance of subordinate supervisors, and/or other employees' appraisals submitted by subordinate supervisors, recommends promotions, incentive awards and other actions and employee appraisals submitted by subordinate supervisors. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor/PD640-02117-O Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized 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, 11/04/2024. 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The work performed may require continuous walking, standing, stooping, stretching and lifting. Manual effort may be necessary during training sessions or in emergency situations. The incumbent will work normally inside in well lighted, heated or ventilated areas. He/she may be exposed to contagion and possible infection, loud noises, bruises, minor shock and other injuries. Education Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. 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.