DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA HEALTHCARE NETWORK UPSTATE NEW YORK

SYRACUSE, NY 13210

**VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 528E-08-319BH**

**OPENING DATE: August 27, 2008 CLOSING DATE: September 10, 2008**

**POSITION: HOUSEKEEPING AID, WG-3566-1 TARGET WG-2 OR WG-2**

**SALARY RANGE:** \$12.10 per hour - \$15.67 per hour

**LOCATION: SERVICE LINE --** Facility Management Service VAMC Syracuse,
NY

**TOUR OF DUTY: Various Tours Including:** Monday -- Friday 3:30 p.m. to
Midnight,

> Tuesday -- Monday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

**NOTE:** **NOTE: This announcement is a solicitation for applications
from current VA employees for competitive promotion consideration. It
does not, however, restrict management's right to consider or select
applicants from any other recruitment source such as reassignment,
appointment (may include VA Delegated Examining Unit or Office of
Personnel Management certificate), demotion, transfer, reinstatement or
special appointment authorities such as those for disabled veterans,
veterans readjustment appointment (VRA) eligible, severely disabled
individual, those eligible under the VA/OPM Interchange Agreement, and
the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) that permits preference
eligible veterans or veterans who have been separated from the armed
forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing three
(3) or more years of continuous active service to apply for merit
promotion announcements, etc.**

**NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 4**

**AREA OF CONSIDERATION: VA Syracuse permanent employees including
permanent Canteen Service employees and employees eligible under the
VA/OPM Interchange Agreement, Status Candidates, and Preferene Eligible
Veterans (for external candidates, this position is restricted by law to
persons entitled to Veterans' Preference), YOU MUST MEET ONE OF THESE
ELIGIBIILTY REQUREMENTS TO APPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS MEDICAL CENTER TO
RECEIVED EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. If you meet one of
these criteria, you can obtain an application package from the Human
Resources Office located on the Ground Floor of the Medical Center, Room
BG14 or visit our website at
[www.va.gov/visns/visn02](http://www.va.gov/visns/visn02).**

This announcement is a solicitation for applications from current VA
employees, including permanent Veteran Canteen Service staff, for
competitive promotion consideration. It does not, however, restrict
management's right to consider or select applicants from any other
recruitment source including Office of Personnel Management or Delegated
Examining Unit registers.

**RELOCATION EXPENSES AUTHORIZED: No**

**DUTIES:** Incumbent performs all cleaning duties in an assigned area,
including Emergency Department. Duties include mopping, scrubbing,
dusting, and cleaning a wide variety of surfaces and interior fixtures,
vents, doors, window glass, showers, bathtubs, mirrors, urinals,
toilets, sinks, and waste receptacles. Replenishes various hand washing
or rest room supplies. Incumbent is responsible for trash removal and
linen handling. Uses several types of vacuum cleaners, household and
industrial used in dry or wet cleaning activities. Performs bed making
and cleaning duties in assigned areas. Other duties include, but are not
limited to, scrubbing and stripping floors, periodic maintenance of
floors by burnishing, and furniture moving.

**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**: Applicant must show that they have the
necessary skills, knowledge, ability, and personal attributes in the
following elements to perform the duties of this position.

**Physical Requirements:** Selected candidate may be required to
successfully pass a medical examination.

**BASIS OF RATING:** All relevant information available on each
candidate, i.e., application, Official Personnel Folder, supplemental
qualifications statement, appraisals, awards, rating panel, interview,
will be used to determine the best qualified candidates.

**RATING FACTORS:** Applicants will be rated on Job Qualifications
System for Trades and Labor Occupations, WG- 3566-1/2, which are found
in the Office of Personnel Management Handbook, X118C. The Handbook is
available for review in your servicing Human Resources Office. Please
note all of your experience (including non-paid), education, training,
job related awards and honors which address the following job elements.
Element number one is a screen-out element. If your background does not
reflect an acceptable level of performance in this element, your
application will not be given further consideration.

**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:** Applicant must show that they have the
necessary skills, knowledge, ability, and personal attributes in the
following elements to perform the duties of this position.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA's)**: Please explain how your
experience (including non-paid), education, training, job related honors
and awards indicate you meet the rating factors. All applicants should
provide clear, concise examples that show the level of accomplishment or
degree to which they posses the KSA\'s.

1\. Work practices including knowledge of standard cleaning techniques,
application of germicidal and cleansers, characteristics of surfaces to
be cleaned, equipment needed, etc. and knowledge of aseptic techniques.

2\. Ability to interpret and follow instructions, specifications, etc.

3\. Ability to use and maintain tools, equipment and supplies.

4\. Knowledge of janitorial materials.

5\. Dexterity and safety, including the ability to use equipment safely.

**NOTE: You must give adequate work examples for each of these elements
so that a panel of subject matter experts can determine your possession
of each ability, knowledge or skill. Without adequate examples, the
panel will not be able to assess properly your qualifications for this
position.**

## REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

## REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

## 

## [HOW TO APPLY]{.underline}

## Current VA employees submit your [complete]{.underline} application package the Human Resources Office: 

## VA MEDICAL CENTER

##  HUMAN RESOURCES (05)

##  800 IRVING AVENUE

##  SYRACUSE, NY 13210

**FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Betty Helpard, Human Resources Specialist at
(315) 425-4697**

**[Internal employees of the Syracuse VA Medical Center must
submit:]{.underline}**

(1) A resume, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612),
    or any other written format you choose. Regardless of which format
    is chosen, you must include all of the information required (Refer
    to OF-510, "Applying for a Federal Job")

(2) Written response to the rating factors (use VA Form 5-4676a,
    "Employee Supplemental Qualifications Statement" or plain bond
    paper);

**[Status candidates and eligible veterans must submit:]{.underline}**

1.  A resume, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612),
    or any other written format you choose. Regardless of which format
    is chosen, you must include all of the information required (Refer
    to OF-510, "Applying for a Federal Job")

2.  Written response to the rating factors (use VA Form 5-4676a,
    "Employee Supplemental Qualifications Statement" or plain bond
    paper);

> \(3\) OF 306, Declaration for Federal Employment
>
> \(4\) If you are claiming veterans' preference, please provide a copy
> of your DD-214. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference,
> please submit the Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference
>
> (SF-15) with the required documentation.
>
> \(5\) Applicants must submit a copy of their college transcript or a
> list of college courses that includes hours and grades.\
> (6) Current Federal employees should submit a recent SF-50B,
> "Notification of Personnel Action," and a copy of most recent
> performance appraisal.\
> (7) Applicants applying as reinstatements should also submit SF-50B,
> "Notification of Personnel Action," reflecting their prior status.

\(8\) Availability Statement

Due to the large number of applications we receive, please be advised
that:

1.  Human Resources will not furnish you with copies of your application
    materials.  If you desire copies, please make them
    [before]{.underline} you turn in your documents.      

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1.  Applicants who do not submit the required application materials will
    not be considered.  It is the applicant's responsibility to provide
    documentation/proof of claimed qualifications, education, veteran's
    preference, status (SF-50) and/or verification of eligibility for
    non-competitive appointment.  Do not submit your application with
    extraneous information, i.e. copies of training certificates.  This
    information should be consolidated into a one sheet document listing
    completed training in dated order.  Applicants will not be contacted
    for additional information if their applications are incomplete or
    inadequate.

2.  Human Resources is unable to accommodate personal requests for
    updates concerning the status of your application.  If you are
    determined to be amongst the best-qualified for this position, you
    may be contacted by the appropriate hiring official to schedule a
    personal interview.  Applicants who are not selected will be
    notified either in writing or through e-mail.

**Veterans' Preference-** If you wish to claim 5-point veterans'
preference, you must submit the copy of your DD-214 that shows character
of discharge, or other official documents issued by the branch of
service that verify your eligibility for veterans\' preference. If you
wish to claim 10-point veterans' preference, you must include a copy of
your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
(DD-214), which shows character of service or type of discharge. You
must also include a completed SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans'
Preference, and a letter dated 1991 or later from the Department of
Veterans Affairs or a branch of the Armed Forces certifying your percent
of service-connected disability. If you need a copy of your DD-214 you
may request it at
[http://vetrecs.archives.gov](http://vetrecs.archives.gov/). More
information on veterans may be obtained at:
[www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.htm](http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.htm).

**Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP Employees:** (1) Must be a
current VA employee identified as displaced or surplus serving on a
career or career-conditional competitive appointment, or an excepted
service appointment without a time limit. (2) The vacancy is at or below
the grade level and with no greater promotion potential than the
position from which you have or may be separated. (3) You are found to
be well-qualified. To be considered well-qualified you must meet the
minimum education, experience, suitability, and physical requirements.
You must also meet all selective factors, where applicable, and exceed
the minimum qualifications of the position for all knowledge, skills,
abilities, and other characteristic factors. (4) You must occupy a
position in the same local commuting area of the position for which you
are applying. Individuals seeking CTAP must submit a copy of their
Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice, or Certificate of Expected
Separation; a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action,
SF-50B that shows tenure and position occupied; and a copy of your most
recent performance rating of record.

**INTERVIEWS:** Any interviews that may be conducted for this position
will utilize the Performance Based Interviewing (PBI) process. Further
information is available at [www.va.gov/pbi](http://www.va.gov/pbi) or
from your local Human Resources Office.

**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:** Selection for this position will be
based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age,
gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual
orientation, marital or family status or other differences.

BETTY HELPARD

Program Specialist