Environmental Care Specialist

The Environment of Care Specialist is responsible for the development, preparation, coordination, and ongoing maintenance of the Environment of Care Program {EOC) at Cincinnati VAMC. Cincinnati VAMC is a progressive health care provider in the Southeastern Part of Ohio. Cincinnati VAMC provides comprehensive health services through primary, tertiary and long-term care in many areas like medicine, surgery, mental health and rehabilitation. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work is a mixture of sedentary and mobile efforts, although there may be long periods of walking or standing while performing environmental rounds, and exposure to noise related to housekeeping. The incumbent may carry light loads of papers, books, or reports that do not require special physical demands. The work is usually performed in an office setting. However, the Incumbent may be subjected to dust, lint, harsh chemicals, noise and heat, etc. while performing environmental rounds. The incumbent is required to travel to all the Cincinnati VAMC sites 35% in the performance of the duty. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.