Environmental Services Technician Supervisor

This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in supporting and performing task (e.g., environment of care, textile distribution, and training) associated with the EMS goals and objectives.

Majors Duties: Responsible for all environmental sanitation operations in Environmental Management Service (EMS). Supervises Wage Grade and Wage Leader positions. Plans daily and weekly assignments, scheduling periodic work for areas of responsibility. Routinely inspects assigned areas to assure the timely accomplishment of employee assignments, sanitation levels are maintained, equipment properly cared for and that associated housekeeping objectives are accomplished in an expedient and timely manner. Conducts regular meetings with staff to make them aware of new procedures or directives. Assures that special projects, periodic cleaning operations and specific moves are completed in a timely manner. Primary responsibility for the basic and on-going training of personnel. Assists in division training programs, provides training to employees working either independently or in conjunction with programs formulated on a service-wide basis. Career development of subordinates is a requirement of this position. Constantly reviews the work of his/her subordinates to ensure that quality standards and production schedules are being maintained. Take corrective action of deficiencies, which are noted on observation reports. Established deadlines and priorities, ensuring that quality and production standards are being met. Determines how many assignments can be accomplished in the same time frame, or which ones would have to be delayed. Assures that material, equipment, and supplies are available. Explains work requirements, methods and procedures as needed. Coordinates work operations with the supervisors of other units, organizations and functions. Assures that subordinates effectively carry out policies to achieve management objectives. Makes formal appraisals of subordinates work performance and determines training needs. Schedules and approves leave requests of subordinates. Counsels employees, and adjusts informal complaints and grievances through discussion with employees and union representatives, and initiates disciplinary actions as needed. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full Time, MON-FRI 0700am-3:30pm Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as needed. Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Services Technician Supervisor/627188 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Telework: Not authorized

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. 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 period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.