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Housekeeping Aid Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time supervisor job in housekeeping at the Veterans Health Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are 2 openings, one at the VA Portland Medical Center in Portland, Oregon and one at the VA Vancouver Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. The job uses direct hire, which means a faster hiring process, and shifts can include weekends and holidays.

2 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public, but applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees whose job was eliminated get priority under career transition programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

What you would do

  • Supervise workers doing environment of care, textile distribution, and training tasks.
  • Manage staff workload so time and available resources are used well.
  • Create and carry out a periodic maintenance plan, such as carpet cleaning and floor refinishing.
  • Run a training program and give yearly sanitation competency checks to staff.
  • Enforce safety and conduct rules and complete accident report paperwork.

Do you qualify for WS-2?

With experience: No set number of years is required. You must show training or experience that fits the duties, such as supervising or overseeing housekeeping work in a commercial setting, performing housekeeping, training staff, and doing inspections. Experience is rated under OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards for this WS-2 job.

With education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume (required, two pages maximum, PDF recommended)
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service (optional)
  • VA disability letter (optional)
  • Separation notice for reduction in force (optional)
  • SF-15 (optional)
  • SF-50 notification of personnel action (optional)
  • Transcript (optional)

How you will be rated: You must complete an occupational questionnaire. Applicants must first pass a screen-out check on the ability to do the job without more than normal supervision, and experience not clearly described in the resume gets no credit. Those who pass are rated on dexterity and safety, interpreting instructions, leading or supervising, using and maintaining tools and equipment, and work practices.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe your supervising, inspecting, and training work clearly, since the resume is the only proof of experience used.
  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, and list dates and hours per week for any part-time work.
  • Complete the occupational questionnaire and confirm your resume and documents are attached before you submit.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Permanent, full time. 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift may be available, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may change to meet agency needs.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required; non-citizens only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited
  • Suitability for federal employment, decided by a background investigation
  • Urinalysis drug screening for tentatively selected applicants
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID driver's licenses not accepted after May 7, 2025
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Annual seasonal influenza vaccination or approved exemption (with face mask) for health care personnel
  • Physical demands: continuous walking, standing, kneeling; occasional use of heavy equipment over 50 pounds

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$32.00 – $37.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WS-2 · Wage Supervisor
Locations
  • Portland, Oregon
  • Vancouver, Washington
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
Service
Competitive
Openings
2
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Custodial Working (3566)
Announcement
CBSV-13084820-27-JB

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