Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located within the Environmental Management Services of the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. The incumbent assists and advises the Chief of Environmental Management Services (EMS) and is responsible as the administrative, technical, and managerial official with program responsibility for EMS.

• 30 Day Hiring Model The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection. This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions. Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty. What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration. Quick Interviews & References HR may arrange interviews and will request references within 3-5 days after being referred to the hiring manager. Streamlined Pre-Employment Requirements: Following a tentative offer, applicants should be prepared to complete required steps, such as fingerprinting and background check, credentialing, and medical examination within 3 days of the offer. Clear and Timely Communication: Applicants will receive clear communication at key milestones, including referral, tentative offer, and onboarding instructions. After meeting pre-employment requirements, candidates will receive a final job offer and start date. Onboarding tasks may continue after starting, with HR ensuring timely completion for a smooth transition into VA service. If selected, applicants should be prepared to come onboard within 30 days of the announcement closing. Duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Responsible for planning, coordinating, organizing, directing, evaluating, integrating, and managing the programs and services that are essential to operate and maintain a safe, healthy, and comfortable facility with optimum utilization of Medical Center Resources that include: Sanitation Maintenance Services, Environmental Surveillance Rounds, Textile Care Processing/Textile Management, Services, Interior Design, Pest Control, Wayfinding Program, Grounds Maintenance, Special Events Acts as Program Manager or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on service contracts. Serves as liaison with logistics and contractors to ensure a seamless transition for the end users. Responsible for managing a consolidated laundry operation that services the parent facility at Phoenix. Responsible for effective management and oversight of the medical center's Waste Management Program and the required compliance reporting to assure compliance of all regulatory laws, regulations and directives governing local, state, and federal laws for solid waste disposal and recycling. Responsible for managing and overseeing the integrated Pest Management Program for the PVAHCS, to include organizing directing controlling, and evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Plans organizes directs staff, budget, and coordinates a comprehensive EMS program for this tertiary care, affiliated, research, and active medical center. Responsible for assisting and advising the Chief EMS in making decisions and actions that have substantial impact on program objectives, goals funding, scheduling, organizational structure, and allocation of resources. Provides the technical expertise and administrative supervision to EMS unit supervisors, delegating authority and holding them responsible for the performance of their respective units. Develops performance standards; and/or evaluates work performances of EMS supervisory subordinates. Hears and resolves minor complaints from employees; refers grievances and more unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor and/or upper management; in matters of minor disciplinary measures (warnings, reprimands, recommendations of action in more serious cases). Interviews candidates for positions within the EMS department and all its attached units; recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments to unit positions; identifies and provides training needs; and/or finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of work within the area of authority. Contributes to the resolution of a wide variety of facility problems since their activities take them throughout the medical center. Develops and provides Chief of EMS, Medical Center management and clinical staff information on methods, techniques, and procedures necessary to integrate the EMS programs into the mission of the Medical Center. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer/PD049330 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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