Next Mission EVS Leadership Academy

HHS Next Mission EVS Leadership Academy

The HHS Next Mission EVS Leadership Academy is a 16-week DoD Skill Bridge program designed to prepare transitioning service members for leadership careers in healthcare Environmental Services (EVS). This program provides military leaders with hands-on experience, structured leadership development, mentorship, and exposure to hospital EVS operations. Participants will apply the leadership, operational, and people-management skills developed through military service while learning how to lead in a civilian healthcare environment.

The goal of the Academy is to identify, develop, and evaluate military talent for potential placement into HHS EVS Assistant Director or Director-level opportunities upon successful completion of the program. Successful completion of the Academy does not guarantee employment or a specific position. Placement will be based on the participant's performance, leadership capabilities, available opportunities, business needs, and successful completion of the HHS hiring process.

• Learn and apply the fundamentals of hospital Environmental Services operations
• Provide leadership that supports a team environment built on morale, accountability, quality, and respect
• Work alongside EVS leadership and team members in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Develop skills in recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, and team development
• Participate in daily inspections, assessments, rounding, and quality-control activities
• Support initiatives designed to improve patient and customer satisfaction
• Learn and apply healthcare safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards
• Analyze operational data and identify opportunities for improvement
• Gain exposure to staffing, scheduling, productivity, labor management, and budgeting
• Learn how to establish, maintain, and monitor quality-control systems
• Collaborate with department, facility, and HHS leadership to achieve operational goals
• Develop the ability to identify problems, make sound decisions, and implement effective solutions
• Participate in leadership meetings, audits, operational planning, and performance reviews
• Complete a leadership development project focused on improving EVS operations
• Receive ongoing coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback from HHS leaders
• Demonstrate the ability to translate military leadership experience into civilian healthcare operations

• Must be an eligible U.S. military service member approved to participate in the DoD Skill Bridge Program
• Must have command approval to participate in the HHS Next Mission EVS Leadership Academy
• Must be able to commit to the full 16-week program
• Must be willing to work onsite within an HHS healthcare facility
• Must demonstrate leadership experience gained through military service, professional experience, or both
• Must possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Must be willing to learn healthcare Environmental Services operations
• Must be willing to receive coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback
• Must be willing to relocate for future HHS leadership opportunities when applicable

The following are preferred but not required:

• Military leadership experience
• Experience supervising personnel
• Experience managing teams or complex operations
• Experience with logistics, facilities, maintenance, supply chain, or healthcare
• Experience with training and development
• Experience with safety, compliance, or quality programs
• Experience managing resources, budgets, or equipment
• Healthcare or Environmental Services experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience
• Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, or other regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish

The HHS Next Mission EVS Leadership Academy is designed to create a pathway from military service into healthcare leadership.

Military Service → HHS Next Mission EVS Leadership Academy → EVS Assistant Director / EVS Director

At the conclusion of the 16-week program, participants will be evaluated on leadership performance, operational knowledge, professionalism,…