The position serves as the resident expert within the Medical Center at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System, Montana VAHCS in support of VISN, VACO and Executive Office of the President execution of Law, Executive Order or VA Policy in which Energy Management is the primary concern. The incumbent serves as a regional subject matter expert within VISN-19, as both an Energy Engineer and as a Project Engineer.

Duties

The Energy Engineer is the health care system(s) resident expert on VAs Energy Programs and is responsible for the energy management program at the Medical Center in support of VISN, VACO and/or Executive Office of the President goals and objectives. The incumbent evaluates energy conservation measure opportunities as they apply to the health care system's existing utility and lighting systems and makes recommendations for implementation. He/She adheres to and uploads data to national VA program office databases Goals and Targets as defined by E.O. 13423 and 13514 include: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Baseline; GHG Emission Reductions; GHG Emission Reporting; Building Energy; Renewable Energy Consumption Fleet Petroleum Use; Renewable Energy Generation; Supply Chain GHG Emissions; Scope 3 Emissions; Potable Water Consumption; Industrial, Landscaping, and Agricultural Water Consumption; Water Reuse; Stormwater Management; Pollution Prevention; Solid Waste Diversion; Paper; Toxic Materials and Chemicals; Compostable and Organic Material; Landscaping Management; Chemical Use; Sustainable Communities; Energy Efficiency in New Construction and Major Renovations; High Performance Sustainable Buildings; Advanced Metering and Measurement; Green Roofs; Building Portfolio Management; Historic Buildings; Sustainable Acquisition; Electronics Stewardship; and Environmental Management Systems. The incumbent stays abreast of conservation programs of local utilities to take advantage of funding and support opportunities available to the Medical Center. The incumbent monitors the energy consumption of the Medical Center and is responsible for required national reports and leadership presentations relating to energy and water consumption. The incumbent resolves technical questions on energy conservation related issues. The incumbent leads other facility engineers, shops supervisors and equipment operators in ensuring compliance with VA energy program design standards and operational requirements. The incumbent makes comments, commitments and decisions on acceptance or rejection of materials, methods, and workmanship as per contract drawing specifications and manufacturers' recommendations. Where inconsistencies between field conditions and drawings exist, or acceptance of the final project is precluded, written recommendations are made to appropriate authorities. The incumbent, as an engineer, is responsible for complete analysis, design and preparation of proposals, drawings, specifications, contract documents, cost estimates and written reports and recommendations. The position impacts the timely completion and cost of the energy program initiatives, capital project planning and implementation process, the quality of the patient care environment, and the accomplishment of management objectives and other program goals At the direction of the VISN General Engineer or Capital Asset Engineer the incumbent will support all the hospitals within the VISN as a subject matter expert Project Engineer. He/she may be a mechanical engineer or an electrical engineer and will support the VISN in their specific expertise. This may include project planning, design reviews, cost estimate development and/or review, or on-site inspection of construction work. The incumbent will develop and maintain subject matter expertise in specific areas of the Energy Management Program, Facilities Operations, and as a Project Engineer so their training and experience can be utilized regionally throughout the VISN .The incumbent shall serve as the network Lead for one or more specific tasks which are required for the success of the Energy and Water programs. Specific tasks include but are not limited to the following: Utility Modernization and Operational Planning Building Sustainability Green House Gase Reduction Renewable Energy Chiller Plant Operations Boiler Plant Operations Building Envelope Facility Water usage and Irrigation Conservation Lighting HVAC Building and lighting Controls Pilot Programs (New Technology and procedures) Specifications and Design Standards - Commodity acquisition - Electricity - Natural Gas Quality Assurance - Program Compliance Auditing - Program/Project Reviews - Energy Assessment Audits Commissioning, Retro Commissioning, and Continuous Commissioning - Training on the Energy and Water program - Maintenance and Operations Energy Awareness Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 7:30 PM - 4:00 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 55098-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: To qualify for appointment to this position, all applicants must possess the following: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or ArchitectureTo be acceptable, the curriculum must be from a school with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board of 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, biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Architectural Engineering; OR, Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam with a bachelor's degree. Evidence can be in the form of Engineering in Training certificate issued from any State, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico, or test results from 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 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) Determinations: Healthcare Engineer, GS-13. Experience: One year 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 current and evolving concepts and principles of general engineering to resolve novel or obscure problems; extend and modify techniques; develop new approaches that guide other engineers who solve a variety of technical problems; and/or apply new, innovative or experimental advanced engineering theories, developments or practices. Skill in construction, capital planning and multiple healthcare system portfolio management inclusive of budget development and tracking. Skill to collaborate with persons having diverse viewpoints, goals or objectives to achieve a common understanding of the problem and a satisfactory solution by justifying, defending, negotiating or settling controversial and far-reaching matters through active participation in conferences, meetings or presentations. Ability to interpret broad guidelines and exercise considerable judgment and ingenuity in interpreting and adapting existing guides, developing new and improved hypotheses, concepts or approaches to previously tested or reported and/or in developing new policies that advance the organization. Ability to coordinate and interact with regional facilities, national and corresponding staff for the implementation and coordination of policies and program plans to apply prioritization methodologies that align facilities' capital asset requests and develop infrastructure options that result in the efficacious use of regional level capital strategic plans. Ability to adapt and apply trends in healthcare delivery systems that impact long-term capital assets (such as aging equipment and physical plants) for regionally integrated healthcare systems. Ability to consult and collaborate with all organizational levels in a national healthcare organization, outside organizations and businesses regarding both strategic and financial activities of a regional healthcare organization. Ability to implement and/or sustain a capital asset and construction program that meets healthcare facility related standards, codes, policies and regulations inclusive of state and local codes. References: VA Handbook 5005/150 Part II Appendix G72 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13. Preferred Experience: Planning, design, and overseeing of major, healthcare systems projects; oversees Professional Architecture/Engineering (A/E) and construction contracts to ensure the contractor is in compliance with all contractual requirements, healthcare regulations and coded, specifications and schedules are met in accordance with the government's requirements for VA owned and leased facilities. Implementation of energy conservation initiatives and preparation of project submission documents for cost effective energy conservation retrofit projects. Extensive experience. Physical Requirements: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, boiler rooms, mechanical rooms and facility maintenance shop areas. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The incumbent must also work outdoors in all types of weather. There may be occasional exposure to moderate risks or discomforts in accessing boiler plants, chiller plants, cooling towers, roofs, Mechanical Rooms, basements, pipe chases and sub-basement crawl spaces. The work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort may be required, e.g., walking, standing, climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, and carrying light items such as manuals, drawing rolls, briefcases, test and balancing equipment, or driving or traveling by motor vehicle.

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.

Contacts

• Address Fort Harrison VA Medical Center 3687 Veterans Drive Fort Harrison, MT 59636 US
• Name: Kelli Ann Crumpton
• Phone: 720-369-1396
• Email: [email protected]