Environmental Care Specialist

Key Responsibilities: *THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION* This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-9 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Planning and oversight of work done in support of Environmental Management Service Center goals and objectives; Setting and adjusting short-term daily, weekly or monthly priorities; Assigning work to Environmental Management Service Center Associates based on priorities, consideration of the difficulty of the assignments, and the capabilities of the Environmental Management Service Center Associates; Evaluating -the work performance of the Environmental Management Service Center Associates and recommending performance ratings; Understanding complex written instructions, policies, Environmental laws and regulations, e.g.: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), etc.; Planning quality control measures, work schedules, production standards, and cleaning: frequencies for the health care facility; Carrying out directions, policies and procedures issued by the Director, Environmental Management Service Center and the Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer to assure that the Environmental Management Service Center Program is implemented through each individual associate and assignment, and assures that all functional and program responsibilities are adequately met; Performing other duties assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-Time Employment from 7:00 am to 3:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Requirements & Education IMPORTANT: 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. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $72737 – $114413/yr. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Other security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-15. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path. Related Searches Environmental Care Specialist, Environmental Care Specialist jobs, Environmental Care Specialist careers, apply Environmental Care Specialist, Environmental Care Specialist in Bronx, Environmental Care Specialist jobs Bronx, Environmental Care Specialist in New York, Environmental Care Specialist jobs New York, jobs in Bronx, careers in Bronx, jobs in New York, federal jobs in New York, government jobs New York, jobs near Bronx, New York, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Health Administration jobs, Veterans Health Administration careers, Veterans Health Administration Bronx, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs jobs, Miscellaneous Administration And Program, Miscellaneous Administration And Program jobs, USAJOBS Miscellaneous Administration And Program, public jobs, Other clearance jobs Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government