This position is located within the Environmental Management Service for the Montana VA Health Care System and is responsible for complete administrative and managerial responsibility for the Environment of Care to include Housekeeping (Cleanliness, Sanitation and Waste Management) and Support Services (Pest Control, Linen Control, Laundry Plant operation, Uniform Issue and Recycling).
Duties include, but are not limited to: Coordinates, controls and directs housekeeping program operations. Assigns work to subordinate supervisors based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Monitors staffing versus workload to ensure there are sufficient staff to meet production requirements.
Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to the Service Chief. Gives advice, counsel or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Provides advisory services to all levels of management and to all hospital departments regarding the requirements and resolution of substantive housekeeping problems and services provided.
Develops and maintains effective inter-service and interpersonal relationships with other key staff officials and coordinates the program with other internal activities. Coordinates program efforts with other internal activities and program management officials at the headquarters level and across all Service Lines to ensure coverage of critical and priorities throughout the housekeeping department and to other Service Leadership.
Provides the technical and management guidance necessary to achieve the optimum use of the housekeeping services resources. Determines long-range, intermediate, and short-range program goals and policies; implements organizational structures, operating plans and procedures to achieve program goals; while monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of operations within the established framework.
Makes complex decisions based on a full assessment of the varying aseptic requirements of different hospital departments (i.e., special cleaning supplies, equipment and procedures, etc.). Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing for and arranging for needed development and training. Monitors and analyzes both production efficiency and organizational structure in order to implement and/or recommend process and organizational changes.
Conducts cost comparison, quality control, manpower utilization and work simplification studies, as well as various program reviews and developing contract cleaning specifications, ensuring that the program functions efficiently and economically. Valid State Drivers License is required for this position (REAL ID). Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer/PD127550 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized
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V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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