Supervisory Environmental Care Specialist

Supervisory Environmental Care Specialist reports to Environmental Management Service (EMS). Responsible for all Environment of Care (EOC) rounds both internal and external documenting deficiencies, corrections, tracks and reports findings. Environmental Management Service consists of several sections including Sanitation Operations, Health Aid Program, Textile Operations and Laundry/Linen Distribution, Waste Management, and Interior Design.

Duties include but not limited to: Conducts time studies at all locations for process improvement. Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations concerning bio-hazard and solid waste disposal, OSHA safety regulations and Joint Commission standards related to EMS. Performs technical, administrative or professional work involving managing and administering EMS operations and safety of NF/SGVHS that includes support to all the Outpatient Clinics. Engages in activities related to the management and/or administration of services provided by EMS and all its sections at these facilities/locations. Develops, coordinates, directs and manages a hospital EOC Program, in association with the Deputy Chiefs of both Gainesville/Lake City and the System Chief EMS. Maintenance of environmental sanitation within acceptable bacteriological levels, as well as visual cleanliness. Plans, coordinates, and supervises all Environmental Management functions such as environmental sanitation, linen distribution, waste management and bed management system. Provides input on Sanitation operations by reviewing supply usage, analyzing current work load, conducting time management studies and considering possible changes in workload due to changing patient population, or expected program or mission changes at the Medical Center. Supervisory Statement: A one year supervisory probation period may be required for this position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Environmental Care Specialist/PD06160-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: Work can vary from sedentary at a desk in front of a computer to extensive walking throughout the Medical Center (interior and exterior) and visitation to areas where sanitation tasks are being performed to do quality assurance goals. Work may require some lifting (<25lbs.), and travel/driving as needed to satellite facilities, Dexterity is required related to duties performed in development of sanitation and recycling procedure. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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