Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer

Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent serves as a full Assistant to the EMS Chief, substantially sharing all technical and managerial responsibilities for EMS at AVAHCS, including four geographically dispersed Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs): Lubbock, Childress, Clovis, and Dalhart.

• Major Duties: Responsible for planning, directing, organizing, staffing, controlling, evaluating, and reporting the activities of Environmental Management Service. Responsible for management of "Uniforms &Laundry Services" for all VA employees, medical staff & patients. Responsible for implementing a safe, comprehensive and integrated program of pest management. Oversees multiple service contracts, including window cleaning, waste/biohazard, pest control, carpet/drapery installation; writes specifications, administers contracts, and certifies compliance with regulatory standards (TJC, OSHA, EPA, NFPA). Develops, executes, analyzes, and reports EMS and textile budgets; balances resource, staffing, and operational needs. Serves as Program Management Analyst to the Director of the Environmental Programs Service. Initiates and coordinates policies, procedures, standards, and goals of the overall AVAHCS. Provides inspection data, environmental surveillance, sanitation metrics, and implements actions for system-wide improvements. Participates in resolving a wide variety of medical center problems aimed at improving patient experience at the Medical Center and serves as an active member on the Administrative Chiefs Committee, Construction Safety Committee, Women Veterans Health Committee, Environmental of Care Committee, Infection Control Committee, GEMS Committee, Textile Care Committee and Compounded Sterile Preparations Committee. Resolve complaints, refer group grievances and serious, unresolved complaints to a higher level. Work Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer/PD013820 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

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