Supervisory Healthcare Engineer (Maintenance & Repairs)

Summary

The Supervisory General Engineer GS-13, Engineering Service is responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the Maintenance and Repair Program of the VHA Medical facility. This consists of direct supervision of the following trade shops: Electrical, Pipefitting/Plumbing, Carpentry, Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning, Boiler Plant/Chiller Plant and Maintenance Operations and Transportation Sections where the Transportation Sections report to FMS.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

10/27/2023 to 05/31/2024

• Salary

$115,118 - $149,651 per year

Salary will be determined in accordance with salary scales in the successful applicants area.

• Pay scale & grade

GS 13

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Locations

1 vacancy in the following locations:

• Bronx, NY

• New York, NY

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent -

• Work schedule

Full-time -

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

0801 General Engineering

• Supervisory status

Yes

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

CBTE-12187150-24-GT

• Control number

757623100

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Duties

• Serves as Chief of the Maintenance and Repair Section.

• He/She is responsible for the technical aspects of engineering problems, such as maintenance and repair, deferred maintenance, modification, and station-level construction projects.

• Furnishes guidance on any engineering problem which includes utilities, buildings and grounds, maintenance, repair, and modification.

• Combines the knowledge of sound construction practices, methods, techniques, costs, material, etc., with a professional knowledge of the technical application of scientific principles of the following fields of engineering, (1) Mechanical (2) Civil (3) Structural, (4) HVAC and Plant Operations and (5) Electrical.

• Provides the on-site presence and technical supervision to ensure management objectives and operating goals are met.

• Receives assignments from the Chief of Engineering Service.

Maintenance & Repair:

• This position is responsible for the management of allocated resources to ensure timely and cost-effective maintenance and repair of all buildings, building service equipment, utilities, and grounds. In addition, the incumbent is responsible to manage a variety of service contracts with outside vendors to supplement the workload for in-house staff and to ensure proper patient staff/safety.

• Plans and designs maintenance and repair projects to correct utility systems and/or environment of care deficiencies.

• Monitors the production of work to ensure the project is being completed efficiently, on time, and within budget.

• Develops the most economically effective way to eliminate operation deficiencies. ns projects to eliminate any potential and/or problem areas.

• Recommends and/or initiates corrective action in accordance with prescribed regulations.

Facility Operations:

• Plans for (24) hours per day, (365) days of a year operation for all of the utility systems to ensure continuous and safe service of normal facility operations.

• He/She is responsible for engineering compliance with established policies, testing/inspection of numerous critical equipment and utility/safety devices, accident prevention/reporting, workplace inspections/corrective action, and engineering staff training.

• Serves as operations engineer that requires coordinating a variety of interrelated operations or activities relating to construction contracts for facilities and equipment in VISN 2.

• Provides guidance and advice to operating officials and contractors on engineering requirements and problem areas.

• Tactfully resolves conflicting views on the purpose, changes, size, cost, etc., of projects by injecting the appropriate engineering approach to meet the desired requirements.

• Keeps the Chief Engineer informed of controversial areas and discusses with them actions that require policy decisions.

• Explains and justifies proposed projects to higher management.

• He/she maintains liaison with other professional engineering fields such as Architect/Engineer firms, Planning & Design Section Engineers, and Contractors, to coordinate project requirements.

• Maintains liaison with manufacturers' representatives to assure that the best available equipment and material is obtained and used.

• The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that a complete and up-to-date equipment inventory is maintained by his subordinates.

Construction Program:

• Coordinates engineering activities with the Chief, Planning & Design Section, Engineering Service, or designee for all construction projects within the NRM, MINOR and MAJOR CONSTRUCTION programs.

• Coordinates engineering activities with the Facility Planner, Service Chief/Facility Manager, and Staff Assistant to the Director for all construction projects within these programs as required.

• He/She is responsible for planning and implementing all STATION-LEVEL projects assigned. Resources are obtained through coordination with the Service Chief and submitting appropriate and timely requests for Resources Committee consideration.

• Completes projects that include modification, alterations, additions, preventive maintenance, and repairs to buildings, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, plumbing systems, medical gas systems, and refrigeration systems.

• Completes projects from the initial development of requirements through to the completion of work.

• Accomplishes designs, site surveys, grading and plot plan, preliminary drawings, architectural drawings and details, mechanical and electrical drawings, cost estimates, and specifications. He/she maintains contacts with technical and professional personnel from equipment manufacturers, engineers, purchasing and contracting office, and general contractors.

• Discusses requirements and problem areas during the progress of projects and resolves technical problems referring major areas to the supervisor with recommendations for solutions.

Work Schedule: 8AM-4:30PM, M-F

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.

• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.

• You may be required to serve a probationary period.

• Subject to background/security investigation.

• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

• This is an Open Continuous vacancy announcement.

Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period at any time a vacancy becomes available and selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for appointment to this position, all applicants must possess the following:

Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a).

Language Proficiency. Healthcare Engineer candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture. To be acceptable, the curriculum must be from a school with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Engineering Accreditation Commission (excludes engineering technology) or National Council of Architectural Registration Boards curriculum. Examples of acceptable engineering and architectural degrees include, but are not limited to: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Architectural Engineering. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time;

OR,

Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination with a bachelor's degree. Evidence can be in the form of an Engineering in Training certificate issued from any State, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico, or test results from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) identifying a passing score;

OR,

Evidence of current professional registration or licensure as a Professional Engineer or Architect. Evidence of current professional registration or licensure can be from any State, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico.May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

GRADE DETERMINATION. In addition to the basic requirements outlined above, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.

Supervisory Healthcare Engineer (Maintenance & Repairs), GS-13.

Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to meeting the experience requirements for this grade level, the candidate must fully demonstrate the following KSAs:

• Knowledge of data analysis techniques related to managing workload, quality, performance and productivity within the area of responsibility.

• Knowledge related to the management of overall department resources, (i.e., finances space, equipment, supplies, schedules and staffing) at the local level.

• Knowledge of the full range of supervisory duties, which include responsibility for assignment of work, performance evaluations, selection of staff, training and development, recommendation of awards, advancements and disciplinary actions.

• Skill in using effective communication in managing interpersonal relationships, leading and dealing with employees, team leaders, labor representatives and managers.

• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems and develop and implement effective solutions that result in efficient operations.

• Ability to draft and/or recommend local policies and/or directives related to healthcare engineering management.

• Ability to recognize and assess evolving scenarios, utilizing initiative, self-direction and assigned resources to affect resolutions.

Physical Requirements. You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 .

References: VA Handbook 5005/150 Part II, Appendix G72

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

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.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.