Employee will be assigned to Engineering Service, VA Medical Center, Louisville, KY, serving as the manager, administrator, and integrator of the Building Information Model (BIM), Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), and Geographic Information System (GIS) programs of the Medical Center.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Applies a wide range of specialized technical and engineering concepts, practices, regulations, policies and precedents, analytical and diagnostic techniques, techniques for developing new or modified work methods, and approaches or procedures to a variety of planning and engineering studies and designs. Develops statements of work for outside consultants to provide services to develop the programs and system necessary for the Building Information Model (BIM), Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), and Geographic Information System (GIS) programs. Utilizes BIM and CADD tools and other related emerging designs and has an in-depth knowledge of related computer application technology as it relates to the production of engineering reports, plans and specifications, and drawings. Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on related contracts and task orders. Provides technical control, quality assurance, and oversight of BIM and CADD products developed by Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms. Aids in establishing specific facility standards for the development of applications using BIM, CADD, and GIS programs. Maintains all facility master floor plans by utilizing Revit and AutoCAD drafting and editing techniques. Maintains and updates the Master Utility Plans, facility documents, and drawings and space surveys of the medical center to ensure an accurate and up-to-date document of using service assignment, room numbers, size, layout, and function. Maintains the Facility Space Survey and building service equipment computer databases. Manages the Facility Building Service Equipment Inventory. Performs surveys of the facility and records necessary information regarding building service equipment in the BIM and other databases. Prepares plans, specifications, and estimates for various projects, which include multi-disciplinary architectural, fire and safety, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, telecommunication, analog and digital electronics, and hazardous material abatement design. Ensures construction work areas and practices are managed in accordance with the safety standards. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:0am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-10 grade level in the Federal Service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include technical work in: drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems. Experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents. Examples are trade positions with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities such as: planner and estimator who analyzed designs for production purposes; instrument maker or model maker who performed design or development work on devices fabricated. Specialized experience also includes: utilizing AutoCAD, Building Information Management (BIM), Revit, or other modeling software; managing data; preparing and maintaining engineering related drawings and specifications; and preparing construction cost estimates. (Resume must clearly demonstrate the required experience to be creditable.) -OR- SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (Transcript Required): Successful completion of three (3) full years of graduate education or a Ph. D degree directly related to the work of this position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. -OR COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Transcript Required): Combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Contract AdministrationContract FormationDesignTechnical Competence IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. Physical Requirements: The work involves regular walking, bending, climbing, and crawling in or around the facility and construction sites. Work hours can vary from the norm depending upon the circumstances surrounding project performance and building management system operation, which can entail night, weekend, and/or extended work hours. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

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 Robley Rex VA Medical Center 800 Zorn Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]