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Hospital Housekeeping Officer-Chief
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 114 days ago
On-site Hines, IL $119K – $155K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Hospital Housekeeping Management ENTJESFJESTJISTJ OperationsHospitality
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This position is located at the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital, Hines, IL, a 1A level complexity facility and reports to the Assistant Hospital Director. The Hospital Housekeeping Officer-Chief directs operations of an expanded Environmental Management Service (EMS) for a 147-acre campus and six Community Based Outpatient Clinics spanning multiple counties. A Relocation/Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
What You'll Do
- →EMS operations include program areas of environmental sanitation, textile care, grounds maintenance, transportation and motor pool.
- →The Hospital Housekeeping Officer-Chief is responsible for planning, organization, staffing, controlling, evaluating and directing functions of Environmental Management Service (EMS) operations.
- →Principal duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develop and implement organizational structures and operating plans and procedures to achieve program goals.
- →Final responsibility and authority for interviewing and selecting applicants for appointment and promotion, evaluating performance, maintaining discipline, orientation, and training in compliance with VA regulations.
- →Determine needs for resources and consider a broad spectrum of factors including Joint Commission and OSHA requirements, public relations, economic impact, labor/management relations, and effects on other hospital activities.
- →Coordinate program efforts with other internal activities, top management and Central Office.
- →Develops procedures, standards, and instructions concerning Environmental Management Service activities.
- →Member of various committees throughout the Hospital and associated Outpatient Clinics.
- →Delegate to subordinate supervisors.
- →Responsible for and coordinating contract development and administration, contracting officer representative responsibilities, budget preparation, determining program equipment and supply needs, manpower requirements, and program changes.
- →Purchase Card approving official, responsible for complying with all applicable acquisition regulations.
- →Environmental Sanitation Program Coordinates complete program to include development and maintenance of standards, methods, procedures, required supplies and safety precautions.
- →Maintain complete orientation and training plan for EMS staff.
- →Initiate and maintain chemical labeling system and hazard communication program.
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 identification 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
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