Job Summary

The incumbent serves as the Textile Care Manager at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System (OKCVAHCS), within Environmental Management Service (EMS), and reports to the Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer (Assistant Chief, EMS). The position carries administrative and managerial responsibility for the EMS Textile Care Program

Job Description

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/15/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a comprehensive range of principles, concepts, and practices related to hospital textile care operations; Knowledge of applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements; Ability to determine workload changes, analyze production and utilization data, and modify procedures and processes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of operations; Knowledge of budgeting, cost analysis, and procurement processes sufficient to prepare budget inputs, monitor resource utilization, and support program operations; Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or, LL.M., if related. Note. If using education to substitute specialized experience, a copy of your transcript is required. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an equivalent combination of successfully completed education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Accountability Communications Control of Funds Customer Service Project Management 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. Physical Requirements: The work requires a combination of sedentary and physical activities. The incumbent performs office-related duties such as planning, coordinating, and administrative work, which involve sitting, reviewing documents, and using a computer. The position also requires regular visits to the laundry plant and distribution areas to observe operations, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with established procedures. Physical activities include standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting or carrying of items such as linen bundles, carts, or supplies weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. The incumbent may also push or pull loaded carts and navigate within an industrial environment. Physical effort is required on a recurring basis; however, it is not the primary function of the position. Working Conditions: The work is performed in both an office setting and an industrial laundry plant environment. In the office setting, the work is typically performed under normal conditions. In the laundry plant and distribution areas, the incumbent is exposed to conditions such as elevated noise levels, heat, humidity, lint, and odors associated with soiled linen processing. There is also exposure to chemical agents used in laundering processes, as well as moving equipment and wet or slippery surfaces. The incumbent is required to follow established safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize the risk of injury or exposure. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.