The incumbent is responsible for performing technical, administrative, and professional work in association with the Deputy and Chief Hospital Housekeeping Officer that includes housekeeping, Integrated Pest Management, and Regulated Medical Waste, and services related to Environmental Management Services at the VA Portland Health Care System.
Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent has authority over and is fully accountable for all aspects of the sanitation, Waste and Textile sections of EMS. The incumbent is directly responsible for planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and controlling program operations. Maintaining effective model for sanitation practices and procedures.
The incumbent is responsible for training, counseling, disciplining, evaluating, and promoting the growth of employees in the program. the incumbent prepares, maintains, and monitors work plans for staff utilization. The incumbent directs supervisors on the need to revise work schedules, rules of conduct, and disciplinary procedures. In addition, the incumbent participates in setting performance standards for employees in the program.
The incumbent plans and approves leave for subordinates, supervisors, and staff. Evaluates and issues performance appraisals. The incumbent works with in-house supervisors and housekeeping contractors to ensure quality assurance inspections are being completed on a daily/weekly basis.
The incumbent interviews candidates for positions in the service and approves appointments, promotions or reassignments to such positions in the chief or Assistant chief's absence or when needed to fulfill the needs of the Service. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and employees' capabilities. Develops performance standards and evaluates the work performance of subordinates.
Gives employees advise, counsel, or instructions on work and administrative matters. The incumbent participates in establishing and maintaining the standards for healthcare delivery in this healthcare system through membership in various facility committees. The incumbent assists with the programs' planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and management process, including setting qualitative and quantitative standards.
The incumbent will determine long-range, intermediate, and short-range program goals and policies independently or jointly with higher management and/or the appropriate hospital committee(s). The incumbent develops new or revised technical or management guidance material for the medical center.
Determines the needs for such material from information secured during facility inspections, analysis of environmental findings, review of technical publications, assessment of problems and technical materials; reviews and comments on publications that relate to or impact the operation and maintenance of the department's facilities. The incumbent resolves difficult and complex technical, project management, and organizational problems using innovative and original approaches.
Develops and applies internal quality assurance program or maintains the existing program to include amendments and nationwide changes; conducts housekeeping management review and improvement inspections with higher-level leadership. Develops training for all supervisors using the Talent Management System, keeping abreast of new courses, updated training modules, and other training requirements required in person and uploaded into TMS.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, PST Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Program Analyst/PD21762A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
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John.Buan@va.gov · 503-220-8262 X59964
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $80465 – $104610/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-04.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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