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.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lifts linen bags and/or service supplies weighing up to 30 pounds repetitively, using proper safety techniques.
• Receives and weighs incoming clean linen deliveries and weighs outgoing soiled linen.
• Assists unloading linen deliveries and transports linen carts to the appropriate area.
• Wears appropriate safety clothing and/or safety equipment when in contact with soiled linen, in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Folds linen on a daily basis.
• Builds delivery carts on a daily basis for wards, clinics, and satellite facilities.
• Makes routine linen deliveries throughout the day, making sure quotas are met.
• Ensures linen is kept covered at all times during deliveries.
• Operates commercial or industrial housekeeping equipment.
• Cleans and maintains linen room, linen storage areas, and equipment.
• Issues uniforms for incoming employees, and receives uniforms for outgoing employees.
• Receives incoming supplies and processes them into inventory or storage.
• Operates hand trucks and pallet jacks in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Utilizes a variety of computer programs (word processing, spreadsheets) to complete tasks and process reports.
• Responsible for record keeping.
• Meets the needs of customers on a daily basis while supporting VA missions.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:00am-1:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Worker/PD00115A
Physical Requirements: Incumbent is required to frequently maneuver heavy carts, stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, and stand/walk continuously on cement surfaces. Some heavy lifting may be required of up to 25-30 pounds.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:


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.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Documents Accepted:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (Schedule A)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• PCS Orders
• Performance Appraisal
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Documents Required:

• Resume

Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.

Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

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