Laundry Worker Supervisor

Summary This position is located within the Environmental Management Service (EMS), Kerrville VA Hospital of the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS), Kerrville, Texas. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to: The incumbent is responsible for planning of work schedules and sequence of operations for all Textile Care employees, establishing work flow methods, establishing deadlines and priorities to meet the daily linen demands at both the Kerrville and Audie L. Murphy Campuses and outside agencies contracted by the Veterans Administration. He/she operates on own initiative and judgment with minimal supervision. The incumbent performs technical, administrative, and professional work involving supervising, administering, operating, or supporting services and programs related to the operations and safety of the STVHCS TCPF. He/she reviews the preparation of the Logistics Service's Equipment Inventory Listings (Ells) and annual Safety Service Chemical Inventory before presenting such reports to EMS leadership for elevation to Logistics Service and Safety Service. The incumbent is responsible to assess reports of discrepancies of supplies, equipment and furniture received and to respond with appropriate guidance and/or action to resolve those discrepancies. The incumbent supervises the screening of mandatory sources of supply on IFCAP transactions (90-2237 Request for Supplies Received), and ensures the subordinate's use of sound knowledge of inventory management, control principles, practices and concepts to comprehend the function of the supply section. The incumbent gives guidance on the maintenance of records of expendable supplies received and issued and expendable and nonexpendable equipment. Management and Supervision (60%) Directs resources to resolve issues such as equipment failure, material delays, or unexpected absences. Instructs subordinates on difficult work operations; reviews work in progress and upon completion. Enforces all infection control policies related to linen processing and distribution; ensures testing program compliance. Keeps staff informed of workflow changes, shifting priorities, and required adjustments. Determines methods to reduce or control cost while ensuring work is accomplished effectively. Updates Laundry Operations Specialist and higher-level supervisors on workload status, deadlines, and procedural deviations. Plans daily and/or monthly work schedules and determines personnel/equipment needs. Serves as Acting Laundry Operations Specialist during absences. Administrative Functions (15%) Participates in all phases of personnel management (interviewing, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, competencies, performance awards, etc.). Prepares and administers performance standards and documentation. Ensures safe work practices and supports all EEO and management initiatives. Maintains all Safety Data Sheet (SDS) binders in current and compliant condition. Conducts routine inspections of stock areas to ensure cleanliness and readiness. Coordinates with Engineering Service to identify/tag equipment for repair and with Logistics Service to excess non-repairable equipment. Budget/Fund Control (25%) Ensures resolution of supply, equipment, and furniture discrepancies. Ensures accuracy of records for expendable supplies and expendable/non-expendable equipment. Oversees maintenance and compliance of SDS binders. Supervises mandatory source screening on IFCAP transactions and ensures subordinates apply proper inventory management principle…

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