This position is located at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center(FHCC) North Chicago and reports directly to the Deputy Associate Director for Facility Support. The primary purpose of this position for the planning, organization, staffing, controlling, evaluation and directing the functions of an expanded EMS for a 100-acre campus and 7 Outpatient Clinics in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Beyond basic environmental cleaning, this position carries responsibility for multiple substantive functional areas including: Environmental Sanitation Linen and Textile Control and Management, including laundry contracting and distribution. Supply and Distribution Unit for EMS supplies. Property Management Unit for Ems equipment Pest Control Coordination Solid Waste, Potentially Infectious Medical Waste(PIMW), Biohazardous Waste removal.
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: The EMS Chief is a full staff official to Senior Management offering guidance that affects the full range of organizational and clinical operations.
The FHCC is a one-of-a-kind integrated facility which provides a transformational opportunity for health care, the first integration of two distinct and separate health care organizations each having different sets of regulations and rules for operations this complexity increases the knowledge needed to ensure standards are met for both VA and Department of Defense. Interprets local and agency policies, and drafts policies for local facility approval.
Delegates to subordinate supervisors and holds them accountable for the performance of their assigned duties. Ensures environmental regulatory compliance in the service by the effective implementation of applicable environmental programs and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Exercises independent judgment and initiative in directing the accomplishment of assigned work operations and program management responsibilities within the limits established by Facility Support Directorate. Adheres to all provisions of the Equal Opportunity Program. Ensures that all employees are knowledgeable of and comply with safety rules, that all employees receive pertinent and required safety training, and that safety programs are met.
Reviews and evaluates activities within the Sanitation Section to measure the extent of achievement of objectives and to evaluate the effectiveness of cleaning methods, techniques, and procedures. Incumbent is responsible for training, counseling, disciplining, evaluating, and promoting the growth of employees within the department.
Develops and implements organization structures and operating plans and procedures to achieve program goals and determines needs for resources and their appropriate allocation and effectiveness. Prepares, maintains, and monitors work plans for staff utilization. Identifies training and competency needs and ensures on the job training is conducted to develop technical competence.
Has full responsibility for various program areas/contracts (environmental sanitation, linen management, waste management and recycling, pest control). Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 0700-1530 (or as needed to meet operational needs) Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Hospital Housekeeping Officer/PD20216O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level for specialized experience. 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/.
douglas.madel@va.gov · 608-555-5555
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $118984 – $154682/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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