Functions as the Chief, Environmental Management Service (EMS), responsible for planning and directing the VA Eastern Kansas Healthcare System (VAEKHCS) ongoing Environmental Services programs. VAEKHCS encompasses two medical centers, seven Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and other associated satellite locations.
- Manages day-to-day operations of the Environmental Management Service (EMS). - Develops policies, mission statements, and performance standards for facility environmental management. - Evaluates new policies and regulations for their impact on EMS and medical center operations. - Plans and implements EMS-related projects for medical centers, CBOCs, and satellite operations. - Provides technical guidance on complex regulations to staff and various services.
- Analyzes legislation and directives to assess their effects on funding and resources. - Oversees compliance with environmental management requirements and coordinates programs across locations. - Addresses quality control and cross-infection issues related to waste removal and sanitation procedures. - Evaluates housekeeping products for effectiveness and cost-efficiency.
- Implements customer service standards and ensures EMS employee training in satisfaction and quality assurance. - Develops strategies for continuous improvement in environmental management practices. - Supervise administrative and technical staff. - Plan, manage, and assign work, prioritizing tasks and setting deadlines. - Evaluate subordinates' work for completeness, timeliness, and goal achievement; accept, amend, or reject as needed.
- Balance workload and adjust assignments to improve effectiveness. - Assess operational effectiveness and report issues to higher management. - Address problems with subordinates or contractors and ensure contractor work meets quality standards for payment. - Develop and evaluate performance standards; conduct appraisals and performance discussions. - Ensure fairness in performance evaluations of staff and contractors.
- Resolve employee complaints and implement disciplinary actions when necessary. - Schedule and approve employee leave. - Assess training needs and recommend development programs. - Provide guidance on work-related and administrative matters. - Makes decisions on problems presented by subordinate supervisors. - Establishes minimum standards for quality and productivity. - Directs program implementation.
- Conducts special studies to resolve administrative problems that arise during normal operations and presents conclusions and recommendations. - Contract services provided are window washing, pest management, waste removal, and other contracted services within the scope of EMS. - Laundry operations process approximately 2,280,000 pounds annually.
- The management of pests covers a broad range of pests and vermin; this function requires conscientious monitoring to prevent and manage infestations. - Maintains the various contracts as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), tracks waste management and recycling, maintains records and acts as point of contact for all environmental contracting issues. - Responsible for education of VAEKHCS staff concerning recycling and waste management, along with their benefits.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 08:00am- 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Hospital Housekeeping Officer/PD103860 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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/.
latavia.austin-smith@va.gov · 803-201-7181
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $108173 – $140627/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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