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 1 vacancy - Crow Agency, MT Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.  The IHS provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives with opportunity for maximum tribal involvement in developing and managing programs to meet their health needs.

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Billings Area, Housekeeping Services, Indian Health Hospital, Crow Agency, Montana

POSITION DETAILS:

          Merit Promotion Position: Yes

Travel Required: Yes, occasional

Supervisory/Managerial Position: Yes, You may be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Relocation Expenses Paid: No

Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes

Is drug testing required? No

Is government housing available? Yes, depending on availability

The Indian Health Service is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified Indian applicants and employees who are qualified and suitable for Federal employment.  The Indian Health Service (IHS) by law is committed to affording employment preference to American Indian and Alaska Native candidates who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3.  In other than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Major Duties

Supervises and assures accomplishment of housekeeping functions including linen supply at the CrowService Unit.  Functions include use of specialized procedures for maintaining bacteriological cleanliness.  Required to perform housekeeping duties, when not performing supervisory duties.  Plans and assigns work to subordinates, sets priorities, establishes work unit goals and objectives.  Establishes measurable standards and evaluates the performance of subordinates periodically.  Reviews work in progress or upon completion.  Informs employees on all matters, which affect their employment by conducting periodic staff meetings. Interviews candidates in the work unit, selects employees or makes recommendations for appointment, promotions or reassignments.  Initiates disciplinary actions such as warnings, reprimands, and suspensions.  Identifies training needs of employees and personally provides training, or makes provisions for such developmental training.  Performs housekeeping functions during the regular routine.  Assures quality by routine inspections, checks and walk thru's.  Explains work requirements, methods and procedures as needed.  Responsible for orientation of new housekeeping employees.  Proper documentation and filing system must be maintained to meet JCAHO standards.  Determines equipment, material, and maintenance required.  Responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining adequate reserves of all cleaners, etc. (according to housekeeping policies & procedures).  Assures the materials are ordered and delivered to work sites so as not to delay work.  Serves as a member of hospital committees such as: the safety committee, and the infection control committee.  Cleans all areas of hospital facility, including walls, meeting rooms, bathrooms, etc., plus specialized areas such as delivery rooms, operating rooms, nursery, isolation units, etc.  Special bacteriological prevention procedures are used in the specialized areas, e.g., (a) Two bucket mopping technique, (b) Special disposal of contaminated linens, waste material and dangerous items, (c) cause of gowns, masks and gloves in cleaning, (d) use of appropriatechemicals for conductive floors, uses heavy cleaning machines such as vacuum cleansers, floor scrubbers, high speed buffers, etc. performs minor protective maintenance on some such as cleaning, changing attachments, etc.

How to Apply

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

We encourage you to use the USAJOBS resume builder to speed the application process. If you are not applying on line, be sure your application includes the following: A resume or an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) or any other format. Although we do not require a specific format, certain information is required to determine if you are qualified.

If you are claiming veterans’ preference or eligibility for VRA or VEOA, provide basic eligibility information in your cover letter. You will be contacted to request submission of the DD-214 and, if disabled, an SF-15 with letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Tentative five-point preference will be granted to Veterans initially. Full preference will be granted upon receipt of your paperwork.

Submit a narrative statement responding to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) identified in the announcement. This information will be used to determine your eligibility and/or rating and is required.

How to Apply: NOTE: It is the Applicant’s responsibility to ensure they have submitted a complete application.

Choose one of the following forms to apply for this job. Please submit one application or resume for each job you are applying for. Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612); Resume or Other written application. All applicants must ensure the application submitted contains signature and date with the following required documentation.  Failure to submit all required documentation with your application will result in your application being incomplete.  Applicants with incomplete applications will not be considered for the position. Your resume or other application format MUST contain the following information:

OF-306 DECLARATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT must be submitted with your application.  This for can be found at the following website.

Declaration for Federal Employment

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CHILD CARE POSITIONS BY THE CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1990 must be submitted by ALL applicants.  A YES to any of the questions may remove you from competition.

Addendum to Declaration for Federal Employment, This is designated as a Childcare position under P.L. 101-630 Indian Child Protection.

JOB INFORMATION: Announcement number and lowest grade you wish to be considered for. To receive consideration under the Merit Promotion Plan and the Excepted Service Examining Plan you must submit a written request with your application.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: Full name, mailing address (with zip codes), day and evening telephone numbers; Social Security Number; Country of citizenship; Do any of your relatives work for the Agency or Government organization to which you are submitting your application?

EDUCATION: Official Transcripts must be submitted

WORK EXPERIENCE - Give the following for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: Job title; Duties; Employer/Supervisor’s name, address and/or telephone number; Starting and ending dates of employment must include - month and year; Average hours worked per week; Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Job related training courses (title and year); Job related skills, for example:  other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed; Job related certificates and licenses (if you are a licensed medical professional, submit a copy of your license to practice); Honors, awards, and special accomplishments, for example:  publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, and performance awards

Submit the following documents along with your chosen application format if you are in any of the following categories:

FEDERAL EMPLOYEE Merit Promotion Plan (Current, Former, or Displaced Employees): Current Federal Employees or Reinstatement Eligible Individuals must submit Notification of Personnel Action SF50-B, which shows #24 Tenure and #34 Position Occupied. Current Permanent Employees and Reinstatement Eligible Individuals must submit most recent FINAL performance appraisal rating. If No Performance Appraisal is available, applicants must provide written justification for its absence.

INDIAN PREFERENCE - Excepted Service Examining Plan: Verification of Indian Preference for Employment – must submit (BIA Form 4432); Current Billings Area IHS employees may state that proof of Indian preference is on file in their Official Personnel Folder.  Current or former federal employee must submit most recent FINAL performance appraisal rating.

VETERAN PREFERENCE: DD-214 Form (Honorable Discharge); Form SF-15, if claiming 10-point preference (must submit additional required documents listed on the SF-15); Must be submitted to receive preference.

COMMISSIONED OFFICER: Current Billet description  (if available); Submit a copy of your most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Rating   (COER).

Contact Information:
Bernice Hugs

Phone: 406-247-7216

Fax: 406-247-7251

TDD: 301-443-6394

Email: BILBAHR@ihs.gov


Or write:
Department Of Health And Human Services
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
2900 4TH AVE NORTH
BILLINGS, MT 59107

US

Fax: 406-247-7251


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.