Hospital Housekeeping Officer

Full Job Description

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

This position is located within the Environmental Management Service (EMS) at either the Baltimore VA Medical Center in Baltimore, MD, or the Perry Point VA Medical Center in Perry Point, MD.

The selected candidate's duty location will be determined based on the needs of the service by the hiring managers..

Minimum Requirement: The following are minimum requirements for appointment as a Hospital Housekeeping Officer in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), which all applicants must met.

Specialized Experience (GS-13): You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (i.e., GS-12) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized experience is defined as an experience in two or more of the following areas, or other work related to the position to be filled: (a) Experience that demonstrated a practical working knowledge of the basic principles of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology as applied to environmental sanitation, infection control, and to the choice and use of antimicrobial agents in the disinfection, sanitization, and/or sterilization of surfaces and equipment; (b) Experience in laundry and linen management; (c) Experience in interior design management; (d) Experience that demonstrated a knowledge of waste management, including the requirements relating to hazardous, toxic, and infectious wastes and provisions for their final disposition; and/or (e) Experience that demonstrated a knowledge of pest management, including alternative methods of control and the selection and application of chemicals.

(CLEAR DETAILS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must show complete information for each job entry, such as beginning and ending dates of employment, duties performed, and/or total hours worked per week.) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Administration and Management Human Capital Management Performance Management IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.

All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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.

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; religious; 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. Physical Requirements: No special physical demands are required to perform the work of this position.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Major Duties:

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The Hospital Housekeeping Officer is responsible for exercising broad managerial knowledge, maintaining technical skills and expertise within the various disciplines of the EMS, and performing a wide range of supervisory and leadership duties.

The Hospital Housekeeping Officer plans, directs, and monitors all aspects of the hospital housekeeping program.

This includes responsibility for performing the full range of the following duties and responsibilities: Directing environmental sanitation and infection-control standards by developing procedures, training, and oversight to ensure a safe healthcare environment and regulatory compliance Developing and enforcing standards for handling biohazardous, radioactive, toxic waste, linen, and EMS equipment to prevent cross-contamination Managing a multi-site linen, textile, uniform, and PPE program by overseeing inventory, budgets, contracts, repairs, replacements, and loss control Establishing policies and controls to monitor uniform issuance, allowances, and system-wide compliance Administering the Waste Management Program by ensuring compliant disposal, recycling, reporting, and cost reduction across all waste streams Promoting environmental stewardship through recycling initiatives, green purchasing, and participation in GEMS programs Planning and overseeing integrated pest management and grounds maintenance programs to ensure safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance Ensuring proactive monitoring and response to pest activity and weather-related grounds hazards Coordinating the Comprehensive Environment of Care program through inspections, internal reviews, corrective actions, and EMS participation in care rounds Managing complex, multi-site EMS operations supporting specialized clinical, research, and residential programs Directing transportation services and fleet operations by managing diverse vehicles, budgets, policies, and performance outcomes Advising leadership and coordinating with partners to improve efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction Planning and managing interior design, wayfinding signage, and facility move coordination to ensure consistent aesthetics and operational readiness Supporting construction and renovation projects by coordinating EMS activities to minimize disruption Administering patient assistance programs including clothing distribution, donations, personal property storage, valuables safekeeping, and lost-and-found services Maintaining inventories, budgets, and controls to support Veterans in need Serving as VISN EMS Lead or national committee member by providing training, compliance oversight, reporting, and subject-matter expertise Advising senior leadership and disseminating national EMS guidance and best practices Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 07:30 a.m.

to 04:00 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved.