This position is located within the Environmental Management Service (EMS), Kerrville VA Hospital of the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS), Kerrville, Texas. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety Follow Directions Lead or Supervise Materials Operation of Equipment/Machinery Work Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. ["The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define \"who we are,\" our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence (\"I CARE\").As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Major Duties: The incumbent is responsible for planning of work schedules and sequence of operations for all Textile Care employees, establishing work flow methods, establishing deadlines and priorities to meet the daily linen demands at both the Kerrville and Audie L. Murphy Campuses and outside agencies contracted by the Veterans Administration. He/she operates on own initiative and judgment with minimal supervision. The incumbent performs technical, administrative, and professional work involving supervising, administering, operating, or supporting services and programs related to the operations and safety of the STVHCS TCPF. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday / 0600-1430 Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Supervisor/PD024030 Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 pounds and over);Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds); straight pulling (6hrs); pushing (6hrs); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (6hrs); standing (6hrs); kneeling (2hrs); repeated bending (8hrs); climbing; use of legs and arms; both legs required; operation for crane; truck; tractor; or motor vehicle; specific visual requirement (specify) 20/40 binocular; both eyes required; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; and hearing."]
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.