- Position Title
- Custodial Worker
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-22-PI-11432493-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, October 20, 2023 to Friday, November 3, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (25 United States Code Chapter 34) requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this law, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been arrested for or charged with certain crimes involving a child. Responding yes to this question can make you ineligible for employment in this position. You will be contacted if additional information is required. Have you ever been arrested for or charged with a crime involving a child?
2.
This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (25 United States Code Chapter 34) requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this law, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes against persons or offenses committed against children. Responding yes to this question makes you ineligible for employment in this position. You will be contacted if additional information is required. Have you ever been found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) or guilty to, any felonious offense, or any two or more misdemeanor offenses under federal, state, or tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution; or crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children?
3.
I certify that (1) my responses to questions one and two are made under penalty of perjury, which is punishable by fine under title 18 of the United States Code, or imprisonment of not more than five years, or both; and (2) I have received notice that a criminal check will be conducted. I understand my right to obtain a copy of any criminal history report made available to the Indian Health Service and my right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of any information contained in the report.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this CUSTODIAL WORKER position with the Indian Health Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to
this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please
review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please
review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
1.
WG-3566-3 Follows oral or written instructions and/or work orders; performing janitorial/custodial, and grounds maintenance duties, including mopping, waxing, and polishing floors; cleaning walls, ceilings, room partitions and polishing fixtures; emptying trash receptacles; performing ice and snow removal from sidewalks and entrance ways; performing cleanup of spills, debris, and litter from common areas; and removing soiled and/or contaminated items following strict procedures to prevent cross contamination; etc.
2.
Follow proper cleaning techniques and methods in accordance with established policies relating to housekeeping duties.
3.
Follow special procedures to clean an isolation room.
4.
Follow verbal instructions for work assignments.
5.
Interprets written operating instructions.
6.
Conduct minor maintenance of cleaning equipment such as industrial scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, manual/powered common cleaning tools.
7.
Maintain cleaning carts by keeping them stocked with supplies.
8.
Use cleaning equipment such as industrial scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, manual/powered common cleaning tools.
9.
Cleans contaminated spills according to policy for Safety and Infection Control standards.
10.
Mixing germicidal compounds to be used as bactericidal agents.
11.
Operates Personal Protective Equipment and familiar with Safety Data Sheets.
12.
Use moderate physical effort in the continuous performance of manual cleaning tasks.
13.
Conduct periodic inventories to ensure sufficient quantities of custodial cleaning supplies are maintained.
14.
Follows aseptic cleaning techniques related to a health care or medical care environment.
15.
Follows proper guidelines in the use of chemicals and/or detergents used for cleaning.
16.
Performs housekeeping techniques; such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors, carpet extractions, high and low dusting, floor care (i.e. scrubbing, stripping, waxing and buffing floors), window cleaning, damp wiping, handrails, baseboards, walls, trash cans, etc.
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
17.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of 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.