- Position Title
- Housekeeping Aid Leader
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTB-12102888-23-EDM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 14, 2023 to Thursday, October 5, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
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.
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.
2.
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.
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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
3.
Are you willing to accept the conditions of employment as indicated in the announcement?
Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
The following statement pertains to your ability to lead or supervise as a Housekeeping Aid Supervisor (Screen Out).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
SCREEN OUT ELEMENT - Do you have the ability to perform the duties of the Housekeeping Aid Lead without more than normal supervision? Related experience includes: acting as a lead while performing housekeeping duties in a commercial environment; determining the equipment and cleaning materials needed for each housekeeping job; providing training on procedures and safety requirements to new employees or co-workers; performing inspections to ensure housekeeping duties/projects are completed sufficiently and efficiently. Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit.
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE - For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
The following statements pertain to WORK PRACTICES (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Acting as a lead while performing housekeeping duties in a commercial environment.
3.
Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and patient rooms.
4.
Removing soiled linen from ward areas or clinics using the proper collection methods for handling possible contaminated items.
5.
Sweeping and mopping floors in high traffic areas such as corridors, restrooms, stairways, entry ways, cafeterias, and other areas.
6.
Determining and assigning the appropriate number and types of personnel for duties on a daily and project by project basis.
7.
Assigning deadlines and priorities to subordinate staff and reassigning personnel and resources to accomplish unanticipated work.
8.
Reorganizing the work schedule efficiently in order that work is accomplished in a timely manner.
9.
Identifying and keeping management informed of the need for additional resources.
The following statements pertain to your ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. (other than blueprint reading).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Performing quality control inspections to ensure the timely and satisfactory completion of housekeeping duties.
11.
Providing special direction to new employees to prepare them for individual assignments, procedures, and safety policies.
12.
Scheduling regular meetings with staff to make them aware of new procedures or directives.
13.
Following sanitation and infection control procedures to prevent the spread of bacteria.
14.
Reviewing operations, policies, and procedures to ensure program complies with guidelines and regulations and regulatory bodies.
The following statements pertain to your ABILITY TO USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Providing on-the-job training to new employees on proper methods, procedures, and uses of equipment and supplies.
16.
Selecting proper equipment to clean floors, carpets, drapes, and light fixtures.
17.
Operating powered equipment such as scrubbing machines, buffers, carpet cleaning machines and/or industrial vacuums.
18.
Using ladders and/or scaffolds to wash ceiling fixtures, washing, or replacing venetian blinds or room partitions.
19.
Planning for the use of workers, equipment, materials, and tools for housekeeping assignments.
The following statements pertain to your ABILITY TO OPERATE WITH DEXTERITY AND SAFETY.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Adhering to safety policies and procedures while performing manual work.
21.
Working quickly without accidents while maintaining the quality of work.
22.
Recognizing health and safety hazards for yourself and other workers around you.
23.
Using proper lifting techniques when lifting objects especially those that may be bulky and/or awkward.
24.
Conducting training classes on specific safety issues as needed.
SELF-CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT - The following is a Certification of Understanding. RESPONSE TO THIS STATEMENT IS MANDATORY. Please note, if you do not answer this question, it will result in not being considered for this position.
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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 and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
RESUME REMINDER - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
MERIT PROMOTION DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action." The SF-50 must identify your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). If you have previously held a higher grade and are applying based on that grade, you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade IN ADDITION to your last or most recent SF-50 indicating proof of status.