U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 19 hours ago
Training Specialist - Environmental Management Service
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$53K/yr - $84K/yr
1+ years expThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Training Specialist for the Environmental Management Service at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. The role involves providing training related to major environmental management programs and developing comprehensive training courses while maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders.
GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Gathers relevant information, analyzes pertinent data, develops findings, and makes recommendations that are largely modeled on precedents
Coordinates EMS training activities related to assignments and projects to develop and implement training courses or course materials
Maintains liaison with training program instructors and training specialists to obtain information for projects and activities
Coordinates training-related meetings and the gathering of information for specific analyses and tests
Develops comprehensive training courses and modalities on all aspects of healthcare environmental services
Maintains an updated library of training materials, educational curricula, and the Environmental Care procedure manual
Conducts literature-based research on emerging pathogens, technology, theories, infection control policies, and best practices to stay abreast of cutting-edge professional developments
Adapts this information in the maintenance of the curriculum
Updates coursework continuously to maintain pace with industry developments
Trains employees within EMS, and provides instruction, and modifies course content with an emphasis on biological cleanliness and infection control
Serves as a participant in the Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) Program collaborating and working with others, such as Nursing Assistants throughout the hospital and clinics on activities related to environmental sanitation
Serves as a Training Specialist providing on-going training service and instruction for EMS's Training Program
Performs regular assignments related to training course development, delivery, modification, and evaluation
Conducts various training-related studies and analysis and coordination activities
Evaluates relevant research findings and incorporate them into EMS-related educational initiatives in a manner that promotes the use of evidence-based practices
Work will be performed in areas of instruction for multiple types of classes that are focused on facility needs for training and education, such as leadership, New Employee Orientation (NEO), standard operating procedures (SOP), Talent Management System (TMS), etc
Validates overall training effectiveness and quality assurance
Completes Environmental Management quality assurance studies to monitor employee competency and monitors completed and deficient training and educational comprehension reviews
Investigates and analyzes adverse quality trends or conditions and recommends corrective action to prevent errors and eliminate ineffective work practices
Makes necessary modifications to training courses and recommends modifications for well-established programs
Obtains and adapts as needed, instructional materials as needed
Identifies and recommends to EMS management core knowledge requirements for sanitation and waste management policy and procedures
Qualification
Required
A driver's license in the State or Territory in which assigned is required
Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 02/02/2026
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement
For a GS-7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5
For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7
An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials
Education must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained
Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled
Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction
GS-7 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization
GS-9 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization
Education must demonstrate the knowledge - skills - and abilities necessary to do the work of the position
You must possess an equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience as described above to meet total qualification requirements for this position
Unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application
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