Supervisory Medical Supply Technician - Sterile Processing Chief

The Chief of Sterile Processing Service (SPS) is responsible for the planning, direction and management of all areas of the SPS department to include Decontamination, Sterile Preparation, Non- Biological Implantable Devices, Reusable Medical Device reprocessing and Inventory Control for the Indianapolis VA Medical Center.

As Service Chief, the incumbent performs first and second-level supervisory duties and is responsible for section leadership and overall indirect supervision of Medical Supply Technicians (MSTs) and Lead MST employees. The Chief, SPS must hold and maintain a nationally recognized or VHA SPS certification within one (1) year of employment. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work. Assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees Evaluating work performance of subordinates, including subordinate supervisors. Giving advice, counsel, or instruction to supervisors and employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviewing candidates for positions in the service; recommending appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions. Receiving and resolving complaints from employees supervised directly to include group grievances as well as escalating more serious and unresolved complaints of those supervised directly to higher authorities. Directing and facilitating disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, and recommending other actions in more serious cases for employees directly supervised. Identifying developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training. Ensuring all staff are trained and competent to perform duties and administering formal VACO SPS Level One training to all employees. Maintaining detailed in-service training programs to ensure staff receives the minimum continuing education units to maintain certification or competencies. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 0900 -1930 (9:00AM - 7:30 PM) Telework: Ad-hoc Telework may be available in accordance with agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92954-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. 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 Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. 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). 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 or 2-year trial 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 trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.