Laundry Operations Specialist

$98,240 - $127,707/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Brockton, MA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Brockton, MA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Supervisory Laundry Operations Specialist position at the Boston VA Healthcare System involves overseeing the operations of the laundry service, ensuring compliance with various regulations, and managing a workforce to meet the needs of the facility. The role requires effective communication, personnel management, and operational analysis to enhance service delivery and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a wage grade workforce through subordinate supervisors/leaders.
• Analyzing facility operations to evaluate the effectiveness of laundry operations and recommend changes.
• Communicating orally and in writing with a wide variety of personnel and multiple installations.
• Carrying out the operations and scheduling requirements of the laundry plant to meet customer requirements and delivery times.
• Determining staffing needs and organizational structure to assess effectiveness of manpower and resource utilization.
• Identifying problems, initiating corrective actions, and determining necessary resources for compliance with policies and regulations.
• Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates; setting and adjusting short-term priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work.
• Providing advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters.
• Identifying developmental training needs for employees and arranging for training.
• Developing performance standards and making decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors and team leaders.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in federal service.
• Experience in reviewing and enforcing policies and procedures regarding laundry and linen management.
• Ability to apply sanitation procedures and use antimicrobial agents in disinfection and sterilization processes.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, with internal and external personnel.
• Experience in analyzing budget and funding issues to assist in fund allocation.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Laundry and Linen Manager (CLLM) certification.
• Registered Laundry and Linen Director (RLLD) certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed for federal careers.