Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer

The Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer is a responsible partner to the hospital Housekeeping Officer sharing in the responsibility of providing a safe, sanitary, aesthetically appealing environment within the VA Black Hills Healthcare System (VA BHHCS) in Fort Meade, South Dakota.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties include, but not limited to: Advises, supervises, or performs work involving the development, coordination, direction, and management of hospital housekeeping operations and personnel; Plans, organizes, conducts, and manages an effective hospital housekeeping program; Maintains environmental sanitation within acceptable levels of bacteriological and visual cleanliness conducted by environmental personnel; Oversees all laundry and linen services; Manages a linen delivery system with local contractors for the cleaning of linen, inventory, and employee uniforms; Orders and distributes uniforms for selected personnel; Establishes work standards and develops/revises work-flow procedures; Reviews, analyzes, and provides recommendations regarding Environment of Care (EOC) practices and criteria in all administrative and clinical areas; Participates on workgroups, conference calls, Microsoft Teams, and multiple committees; Performs assignments and projects concerning the operations of a healthcare delivery system; Uses data, analytical methods, and procedures to analyze problems, implement solutions, and evaluate impact; Supervises housekeeping operations and oversees the cleaning and disinfecting of the hospital campus; Determines the need for specialized cleaning supplies, equipment, and methods for ensuring an adequate EOC for humans and animals; Oversees contracts related to pest control services; Establishes standards, schedules, and completes reports to ensure proper precautions and regulatory agency requirements are met; Develops and maintains an effective waste removal program; Interviews and selects applicants for appointment and promotion, evaluates performance, maintains discipline, trains, orients, and motivates employees; Plans and schedules work to gain the most effective and efficient utilization of personnel to achieve the operational goals of the service; Performs related duties as required. Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday through Friday; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm 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.