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A recruitment or relocation incentive is authorized for a highly qualified applicant. The Supervisory Medical Supply Technician in the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) Line supervises Lead Technicians (GS-8), Medical Supply Technicians-Advanced (GS-7), and Medical Supply Technicians from developmental through full performance level (GS-3,4,5,6). To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3g.). Experience and/or Education: 1. Experience. Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work. OR 2. Education. One year above high school that included at least 6 semester hours in health care related courses such as sterile processing, nursing assistant, hospital corpsman, and operating room and surgical technician courses or other courses related to the position. OR 3. Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. Certification. None. Grade Determinations: GS-8 Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing). Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1. Ability to manage, interact, and deal with individuals of varying backgrounds. 2. Ability to direct staff and manage tasks to be completed. 3. Ability to oversee and supervise all aspects of decontamination, preparation, sterilization, monitoring, and distribution of RME. 4. Ability to perform a full range of supervisory duties, including assigning, planning, and evaluating work, recommending awards, approving leave, identifying training needs, and resolving staff issues. Preferred Experience: Minimum 6 years work experience in prep, assembly, case carts, and decontamination as a Technician, and 2 years minimum as a Supervisor. Ability to handle employee conflicts. Ability to assess priorities in the department. Must be able to act as the subject matter expert for staff. Ability to reprocess flexible endoscopes. Ability to reprocess DaVinci Robotic instruments. Ability to fully navigate Censitrac; a super user. Ability to train, proctor, and orient new staff members. Ability to work all sections of the department. References: VA Handbook 5005/76, Part II, Appendix G47, May 28, 2014. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. Physical Requirements: The work requires moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); pushing (up to 2 hours); reaching above the shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (up to 2 hours); standing (up to 4 hours); repeated bending (up to 1 hour); both legs required; the ability to distinguish basic colors; and the ability to distinguish shades of colors. Environmental Factors: The work may be outside and inside; there may be exposure to excessive heat and cold; constant noise; slippery or uneven walking surfaces; working around machinery with moving parts; working with hands in water; and working alone. ["The incumbent is under the supervision of the Assistant Chief (Sterile Processing). The Assistant Chief will assign work with standing instructions on objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and provide guidance for unusually involved situations. Functions and duties of the Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) include: Create daily duty assignments based on staff, workload, and department priorities. Review subordinate's work to adjust assignments, evaluate learning needs, and communicate those needs to the SPS Educator. Evaluate employee performance and behavior, if deficient, initiate appropriate corrective and disciplinary actions. Recommend staffing and shift changes as needed to the Assistant Chief of SPS. Develop monthly staffing schedules, approve leave, and maintain attendance records (shift reports). Coordinate all operations, priorities, and procedures on a daily basis within the Sterile Processing Department. Resolve informal customer complaints and follow up as necessary. Address, investigate, and resolve employee problems and complaints, provide instruction, guidance, and direction to the SPS staff under his/her direct supervision. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 11pm to 7:30am Telework: Not Available.\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position\nFunctional Statement #: 000000\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]