The Chief of Sterile Processing Service (SPS) is responsible for the planning, direction and management of all areas of the SPS department to include Decontamination, Sterile Preparation, Non- Biological Implantable Devices, Reusable Medical Device reprocessing and Inventory Control for the Indianapolis VA Medical Center.
As Service Chief, the incumbent performs first and second-level supervisory duties and is responsible for section leadership and overall indirect supervision of Medical Supply Technicians (MSTs) and Lead MST employees. The Chief, SPS must hold and maintain a nationally recognized or VHA SPS certification within one (1) year of employment.
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work. Assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees Evaluating work performance of subordinates, including subordinate supervisors.
Giving advice, counsel, or instruction to supervisors and employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviewing candidates for positions in the service; recommending appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions. Receiving and resolving complaints from employees supervised directly to include group grievances as well as escalating more serious and unresolved complaints of those supervised directly to higher authorities.
Directing and facilitating disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, and recommending other actions in more serious cases for employees directly supervised. Identifying developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training. Ensuring all staff are trained and competent to perform duties and administering formal VACO SPS Level One training to all employees.
Maintaining detailed in-service training programs to ensure staff receives the minimum continuing education units to maintain certification or competencies. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 0900 -1930 (9:00AM - 7:30 PM) Telework: Ad-hoc Telework may be available in accordance with agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92954-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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/.
Alexandra.Thom@va.gov · (317) 760-8646
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $113225 – $147184/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-20 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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