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Environmental Care Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted today
On-siteNorth Chicago, IL$83K – $109KApply by May 19, 2026Miscellaneous Administration And ProgramENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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The Environmental Care Specialist performs studies involving budgeting, costing, staffing, health systems, etc. for Environmental Management Service and formulates recommendations for the Chief and Assistant Chief, EMS concerning these areas.
What You'll Do
- →***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Reviews incoming correspondence and work orders.
- →Manages reports, data, and documentation.
- →Represents the service on committees.
- →Supports procurement workflows.
- →Monitors contractor performance.
- →Communicates effectively with the team and internal and external stakeholders.
- →Coordinates multiple departs by tracking performance.
- →Provides program support to supervisors and program officials.
- →Plans and organizes pest management and textile care.
- →Conducts annual audits and develops guides and training.
- →Provides technical advice on operations and regulations.
- →Manages procurement actions and contractor performance issues.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Requirements
- ✓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: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓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 dentification 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) - See "Required Documents" below for details.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Personality Fit
Job ID: e1819e11-87ea-4e51-b0f7-09b8b7bdd934
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