The incumbent develops, coordinates, directs, and manages a hospital housekeeping program, which emphasizes the maintenance of environmental sanitation within acceptable levels of bacteriological, as well as visual cleanliness and the assurance of appropriate type, quantity, and quality of laundry textile production and delivery.
Major duties and responsibilities include but may not be limited to: Plans, coordinates, and supervises hospital housekeeping functions such as environmental sanitation, laundry/linen/uniform operations, interior/exterior integrated pest control management program, non-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) program, waste management and reduction program, bed services program to include Bed Management Service (BMS) program, and Interior Design Program.
Conducts systematic monitoring and surveillance of all aspects of contracted services that they oversee as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or that falls under their purview. Determines the need for and allocation of resources. Communicates agency and local hospital policies and priorities throughout the hospital housekeeping department.
Serves as the advisor and consultant to the Chief Facilities Management and executive leadership and is responsible for implementing and maintaining a sound environmental sanitation program, a cost-efficient uniform operation, waste management, integrated pest management, interior design, document shred program, and recycling programs. Identifies developmental, and training needs of employees, providing for and arranging needed development and training.
Responsible for the completion of the environmental aspect/impact analysis in collaboration with the (Green Environment Management System (GEMS) Coordinator, effective implementation of the operational strategies developed through the GEMS program to ensure regulatory compliance and improving environmental performance within his/her service. Purchase Card Approver. Ensures that cardholders adhere to these procurement requirements.
Monitors to ensure that card holders conduct daily purchase card reconciliations within the required timeframe and the reconciliations within the required timeframe and the reconciliations are correct.
Manages information security within area of responsibility to assure that computer system security and confidentiality is sensitive information is maintained, and that employee access to sensitive information is limited only to that which the employee required to perform their duties. Incumbent acts as necessary to report and address violations of information security. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework.
Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. ADHOC-May be authorized (Employees who Telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement). Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Hospital Housekeeping Officer/PD208870 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Nola.Mattson@va.gov · 320-252-1670 X6621
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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