Hospital Housekeeping Program Specialist -Technical Career Field Trainee

HOSPITAL HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - TECHNICAL CAREER FIELD TRAINEE U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs About This Opportunity Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Hospital Housekeeping Program Specialist through our Technical Career Field (TCF) program. The TCF is a nationally recognized workforce development initiative designed by the Veterans Health Administration to cultivate technical talent in critical roles across VA Medical Centers. In this trainee position, you will build foundational expertise in essential housekeeping and environmental management disciplines including environmental sanitation, textile management, integrated pest management, waste management, and interior design principles. What You Need to Apply Application Deadline: April 13, 2026 For the GS-9 grade level, you must meet one of the following qualification pathways: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE PATHWAY You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. This includes serving as a work group leader managing hospital or healthcare housekeeping operations, evaluating staff performance, coordinating work schedules, and communicating effectively with individuals at all comprehension levels both verbally and in writing. Your specialized experience must also encompass at least two of these focus areas: - Applied knowledge of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology principles in environmental sanitation, infection control, and the selection and proper use of antimicrobial agents for disinfection, sanitization, and sterilization of surfaces and equipment - Laundry and linen management operations - Interior design and space management - Waste management expertise, including hazardous, toxic, and infectious waste protocols and proper disposal procedures - Pest management knowledge, including alternative control methods and safe chemical application techniques EDUCATION PATHWAY You may substitute education for experience. To qualify, you must possess either a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, or have completed two full years of progressive graduate-level coursework in public health or business administration with an emphasis in hospital administration. Graduate coursework counts as one academic year per 18 semester hours or as your institution defines full-time study. Your degree must be conferred by September 6, 2026, with proof of anticipated graduation included in your application. All transcripts must be submitted. COMBINED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION PATHWAY You may combine qualifying experience and education beyond the first year of graduate study to meet requirements. Both experience and educational documentation must be clearly demonstrated. FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS If you are a current federal employee, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7 grade level within the past 52 weeks. This applies to current employees, former federal employees seeking reinstatement, and those applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA). Submit an SF-50 form demonstrating your time-in-grade eligibility with your application. APPLICATION MATERIALS Ensure your resume provides specific examples and sufficient detail regarding your specialized experience. Generic descriptions are insufficient. All education claims must be supported by official transcripts. Undocumented qualifications cannot be considered.