Personal Effects Worker

About the company

Provides both inpatient and outpatient medical care to Veterans at our main facility and access points. They carry out various requirements that impact Environmental Management Service and other services related to the Patient Assistance Program (PAP). The purpose of the position is to provide patient effects assistance. The work affects the accuracy and reliability of further processes. Incumbent is privy to confidential information and must maintain such confidentiality at all times.

Your tasks

The duties of the Personal Effects Worker includes but is not limited to: Patient Effects 80% Responsible for the receiving and storing of supplies for indigent patients to facilitate convenience and ease of handling and protecting items from damage and pilferage. Verifies indigence status of patients prior to honoring requests for indigent supplies. After verification of indigent status, the incumbent is responsible for delivery of indigent supplies requested to the using unit in a timely fashion. Responsible for making frequent rounds to the Admissions area and all nursing units for the purpose of collecting, inventorying, and returning to storage all patient personal items taken into custody during the previous tour of duty. Responsible for the receipt, inventory, and placement into safe storage all patient valuables taken into custody during the previous tour of duty. Items received for storage and safekeeping during a patient's stay at the medical center will be inventoried before being placed into storage. Responsible for assembling and packing all personal effects and valuables of the deceased for release to the next of kin in accordance with existing medical center policy and procedure. Responsible for marking patients' clothing with patients' names and building numbers for identification purposes with the use of a marking machine. Treatment 20% Preparing any clothing item needing to be laundered at the Consolidated Laundry facility Utilize the bed bug oven to treat personal items or clothing and ensure the inventorying and storage of items before and after treatment. Performs other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Personal Effects Worker/PD920240 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/04/2026. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements. Applicants must receive a minimum of two points on the below screen-out element to be deemed eligible for consideration. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision: Handling patient personal effects; Managing and or distributing basic patient supplies; and Maintains inventory records of patient property. JOB ELEMENTS: The below job elements (skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics considered necessary for success on the job) are approved by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for individual occupations as well as for jobs having common requirements. Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Incumbent must have the physical capability to remain on his/her feet for long periods of time. They must be able to stoop, bend, push, pull, reach, and exercise normal body movements to perform the duties of the position. As well as having the physical strength and visual acuity to operate and control the equipment used in this activity. They must frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and of various sizes and shapes; may occasionally lift and move objects weighing over 50 pounds. Working Conditions: The incumbent may be exposed to unpleasant odors, dirt, bacteria, etc., and may be subjected to contagious diseases when handling patients' effects. They must wear personal protective equipment, i.e., gowns, gloves, when handling patient effects for inventorying and marking. Incumbent usually works in a well heated, well lighted and well-ventilated building. They must be safety conscious at all times when performing the duties of this position. The incumbent follows safe work practices and procedures, including use of required personal protective equipment (PPE). Recognize and report unsafe or unhealthful conditions/practices to supervisory personnel. Report work-related injuries or illness to supervisory personnel. NOTE: Your application will be verified against the information you provide on your resume, documents, and information supplied by your references. If you do not clearly describe your experience in your resume, you will be rated ineligible. We cannot make assumptions about your work experience and skills.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.