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.
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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