Housekeeping Aid Supervisor - Environmental Services Technician Supervisor

About the role

This position is located within Environmental Management Services (EMS) at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) — Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The primary purpose is to provide technical and administrative supervision to subordinate staff responsible for supporting and performing duties related to environmental sanitation, environment of care, textile distribution, staff training, and other activities essential to achieving EMS goals and objectives.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to demonstrate your ability to do the work. Evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Screen-out element: Qualifications are first evaluated against the prescribed screen-out element (typically question 1 in the online questionnaire). Applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and eliminated. Remaining candidates are rated against the following Job Elements:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Lead or Supervise
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• 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 (professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills that translate directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. A full year of work is considered 35–40 hours per week; part-time experience is credited based on time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants must clearly indicate the nature of duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for each position.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, coordinates, and supervises daily and periodic housekeeping operations, ensuring timely completion of routine and non-routine cleaning assignments in patient care areas, operating rooms, corridors, and other designated areas.
• Provides technical guidance, on-the-job training, and instruction to subordinate employees on proper cleaning methods, equipment operation, infection prevention procedures, safety requirements, and patient-centered customer service.
• Conducts routine inspections of assigned areas to evaluate cleanliness, sanitation standards, employee performance, and compliance with established policies and procedures; identifies deficiencies and initiates corrective actions.
• Performs administrative supervisory responsibilities, including scheduling work assignments, approving leave, reviewing time and attendance records, evaluating employee performance, counseling employees, and recommending disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Coordinates staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies to ensure efficient operations, effective resource utilization, and timely response to emergencies, staffing shortages, and changing operational priorities.
• Ensures proper use, maintenance, storage, and accountability of housekeeping equipment, cleaning chemicals, supplies, and textiles while promoting safe work practices and cost-effective operations.
• Collaborates with other departments and supervisors to coordinate housekeeping services, resolve operational concerns, and minimize disruptions to patient care and healthcare system activities.
• Maintains required inspection reports, training documentation, and operational records; communicates significant concerns, staffing issues, and recommendations for improvement to higher-level management.
• May oversee the distribution of uniforms and textiles and perform additional supervisory responsibilities as assigned.

Schedule

Full Time — Sunday through Saturday, 7:00 am to 3:45 pm, includes holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Work requires movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work.
• Work also requires walking/standing, in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site.
• Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 50 pounds.

Position Description Title/PD#: Housekeeping Aid Supervisor — Environmental Services Technician Supervisor / PD99911S