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Position Title
Housekeeping Aid Supervisor
Agency
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBSZ-11003484-21-JT Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, January 21, 2021 to Sunday, January 31, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you currently employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50).  Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted).  Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
(limit characters)
3. Are you an employee of the facility indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50).  Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted).  Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
(limit characters)
4. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
  • are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.  *Note current Federal employees must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements.
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5. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
  • recently separated (within the past 3 years); OR,
  • are a disabled veteran; OR,
  • served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
  • received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Applicants are required to undergo and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test and must submit to random drug testing after employment. Will you comply with this requirement? (limit characters)
2. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
(limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you have the ability or experience to Lead OR Supervise (SCREEN-0UT)? Experience leading, supervising or providing guidance to others must be explained in your resume to receive credit or you will be found INELIGIBLE.
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Darken the oval corresponding to that statement in Section 25 of the Qualifications and Availability Form C. Please select only one letter for each item.
A- I know little or nothing about this.
B- I have had study or training in this.
C- I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.
D- I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.
E- I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Responsible for assigned staff for routine and non-routine duties on a
daily and a project-by-project basis.
(limit characters)
3. Reorganize work schedules efficiently to ensure work is accomplished
in a timely manner.
(limit characters)
4. Coordinate work with supervisors of other services within the
positions area of jurisdiction so as not to interrupt patient care or other
activities.
(limit characters)
5. Responsible for the cleaning of all patient areas, corridor spaces
throughout Medical Center, Operating Rooms, and all other areas as
assigned.
(limit characters)
6. Responsible for assuring the efficient and economical accomplishment
of work assignments of subordinates within established policies and schedules
set by higher levels of supervision.
(limit characters)
7. Plan daily and weekly assignments, scheduling periodic work for areas
of responsibility, taking into consideration the availability of personnel
and equipment to meet established priorities.
(limit characters)
8. Train staff and ensure that they are using the patient centered care
principles in terms of customer service to patients, patients' family
members and personnel.
(limit characters)
9. Provide special direction to new employees to prepare them for
individual assignments, procedures and safety policies.
(limit characters)
10. Keep subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of
equipment and supplies; control the use of supplies and equipment to
affect cost control within the unit.
(limit characters)
11. Make formal appraisal of subordinates works performance and
conduct.
(limit characters)
12. Routinely inspects assigned areas to assure the timely accomplishment
of employee assignments, sanitation levels are maintained, equipment
properly cared for.
(limit characters)
13. Responsible for the quality inspection of assigned areas, recording
discrepancies in cleanliness, needed maintenance repairs, broken or
inadequately stored furnishings and equipment.
(limit characters)
14. Responsible for the removal of furniture in need of repair and/or
replacement along with the initiation of an electronic work request.
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15. Responsible for the review of procedures, methods and sequence of
tasks performed by employees under their supervision.
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16. Follow up on all work assignments to ensure that established procedures,
work assignments and safety standards are being properly applied and adjusting as necessary.
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17. Ensures time and attendance records are
accurate and complete prior to submission to timekeeper.
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18. Ensures subordinates are following safety and approved technical
procedures in accordance with department procedures guides.
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19. Ensures the cleaning of interior surfaces, general sanitation,
cleanliness and associated housekeeping responsibilities located within
assigned area.
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20. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
(limit characters)