Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer

This Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer position is located within the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) in Seattle, WA. The primary purpose of this position is to administer and manage the overall Environmental Management Program and its operational services, including all aspects of the EMS operational program for all VAPSHCS sites of care.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include but may not be limited to the following: Serves as Assistant Chief of EMS, assisting in directing and managing operations across multiple healthcare facilities and off-site locations. Assumes full responsibility for EMS operations in the absence of the Chief. Supervises staff, assigns work, evaluates performance, and addresses personnel matters. Manages budgets, procurement, staffing, and resource allocation. Develops and implements EMS policies, procedures, and operational plans. Oversees hospital housekeeping, sanitation, and floor maintenance programs. Conducts quality assurance reviews and environmental inspections, and recommends corrective actions. Coordinates with Infection Control to maintain environmental sanitation and safety standards. Oversees employee orientation, training, and competency assessments. Manages housekeeping equipment, supplies, inventories, and maintenance programs. Oversees waste management and recycling programs and serves as COR for document destruction and regulated medical waste contracts. Oversees integrated pest management and contracted environmental services. Manages laundry, linen distribution, and employee uniform programs. Coordinates EMS support for construction, renovations, and special projects. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. This position requires the application, assessment, and questionnaire to be fully completed. The assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.