Information Receptionist - Lodging Clerk

This position will serve as an Information Receptionist at the VA Medical Center located in Battle Creek, MI. The Information Receptionist works independently, is self-directed, and has the knowledge and skills necessary for the operations of lodging patients on a given tour.

***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 are not limited to the following: Provides information about rules and regulations on a lodging unit. Provides direction in the registration, clearances, and discharge process. Reports incidents to a designated official on matters relating to violations of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures established by the facility. Reports individuals who are absent at bed check to a designated official. Reports the number of individuals registered, special incidents, and problems to management. Conducts walk-through rounds of lodging areas to assure safety, such as fire safety and compliance with smoking policies. Refers medical or psychiatric problems and emergencies or incidents of physical altercations to medical staff or security as appropriate. Provides support by being an "extra eye" for environmental, medical, and psychiatric safety concerns and making contact with the proper resource for resolution. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 12:00a.m. (midnight) - 8:00a.m Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this 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) 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.