The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is seeking a Training Instructor to support the Environmental Management Service (EMS). This role delivers, develops, and evaluates nationwide EMS training programs critical to the organization's mission. The instructor also conducts studies to assess program effectiveness and supports Veterans' health and well-being.
Develops and updates EMS training materials and curricula, recommending substantive changes and integrating current instructional content Conducts focused training studies and data analyses, offering precedent-based recommendations Participates in task analyses to define training needs, collaborates on healthcare committees, and consults external experts to improve processes Evaluates regulatory standards, revises educational content, and proactively recommends policy updates related to training Mentors staff on professional development and fosters collaborative, respectful communication aligned with VA priorities Designs evaluation methods to assess learning outcomes across diverse training topics, ensuring quality assurance and competency monitoring Serves as technical instructor specializing in sanitation and disinfection within healthcare settings Delivers training across EMS topics using diverse teaching methods tailored to learner needs Provides instruction to EMS staff and collaborates with hospital programs such as Compensated Work Therapy Develops and implements comprehensive curricula focused on environmental management and disease prevention Trains supervisors and frontline staff on environmental management, infection control, medical terminology, and related subjects, maintaining liaison with internal and external educators Participates on sanitation-related committees, communicates relevant training initiatives, and promotes teamwork Implements technology programs for waste management training, staying current on sanitation technology and evaluating new equipment Collaborates with EMS managers to develop automated waste tracking systems integrating competency assessments Identifies core knowledge requirements and incorporates updated regulatory policies from agencies including TJC, USDA, OSHA, NFPA, OIG, EPA, CDC, AORN, WHO, APIC, and HHS into coursework Rotates through Environmental Care Section shifts to support EMS staff training needs and prepare employees for competency advancement Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Training Instructor/PD99770-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
francisco.olmedo@va.gov · (562) 256-2012
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $62893 – $81765/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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