This position is located at the Boise VA Medical Center, Boise, Idaho. He/she serves as an Engineering Technician within the Facility Management Service to support the fully accredited general medical and surgical facility campus encompassing approximately 585,000 gross square feet between over 70+ buildings and leases, on 58 acres of land; the entire main campus is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places which increases involvement with outside state and federal services.

Duties

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-09, however a selection can be made at any of the following grade levels: GS-08, OR GS-09. At the GS-08 grade level, you will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-09. Major duties include but is not limited to: Maintains and updates existing facility as-built drawings to reflect changes made by construction projects, remodels, and renovations Serves as local expert for all matters related to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), including the use of Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit programs Provides Autodesk guidance and assistance to VA Project Engineers / Engineer Technicians and contracted Architects / Engineers (A/E) as construction and facility needs arise Possess a working knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit programs as they relate to construction Follows drafting requirements include, but are not limited to, adherence to VA layering systems and standards, external referencing of base files, drawing filing and organization, importing and exporting of files, plotting, and construction phasing Maintains appropriate backup of files and generally be required to manage an extensive AutoCAD network Uses existing hard copy drawings and conducts engineering surveys of existing conditions to create detailed facility as-built drawings utilizing CAD Reviews or directs the review of plans, specifications, and analyses of design as submitted by architects and engineers Directs necessary changes and furnishes assistance as needed and provides oversight and/or project management for construction or maintenance efforts Manages the CAD drawing library, ensuring that all drawings related to project assignments are maintained in a systematic manner, numerically and chronologically Maintains all drawings current as changes occur Makes necessary changes to keep drawings current as remodeling occurs Assists with orientation of any temporary technician or draftsman when assigned to the Engineering Section Assists with preparation of reports with all engineering matters Performs office and field Engineering Technician duties associated with the preparation of technical construction documents and oversight of construction projects Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for multiple projects simultaneously, with the potential for each to be in a different phase Reviews change order requests from contractors for accuracy and budgetary controls and prepares and submits the modification to Contracting Officer Manages individual projects with budgets up to $1 million and can manage an aggregate project portfolio with a budget up to $2 million develops cost estimates, construction drawings in CAD, and specifications for projects using as-built drawings and on-site investigation Performs duties associated with the development of construction and renovation projects Prepares detailed cost estimates for competitively bid construction projects and maintenance and repair work Inspects competitively bid construction and maintenance and repair projects to ensure compliance with drawing and specifications assists with the surveying and design development of competitively bid construction and maintenance and repair work Ensures the accuracy of existing as-built drawing, field measurements, VA construction standards and VA construction specifications Works with general contractor / project stakeholders to resolve problems that arise due to error or differing site conditions Performs assessments in areas of maintenance and repair or remodeling to help determine the presence of hazardous materials Demonstrates an extensive practical knowledge of engineering designs, construction methodology, and a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of related computer application technology Perform field measurements and gathers engineering data necessary for preparing construction drawings and specifications Reviews shop drawings and submittals from contactors during construction of new structures or renovation of existing structures for compliance with specifications Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: This is not a Telework position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Engineering Technician/PD606460 and PD606470 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet time-in-grade & specialized experience requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 09/05/2023. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-08 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-08. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Basic Requirement: All applicants must meet the basic requirements as listed below: Specialized Experience: 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. OR, Certification: Engineering technicians may be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, an organization sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers. Certification by the Institute will be helpful as a measure of the technician's quality of experience. In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must meet the grade specific requirements listed below: You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS-08 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Prepares CAD drawings, layouts and plans for proposed additions, improvements, alterations, modifications, repairs and equipment installations; Prepares the full range of drawings including architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, utility systems, roadways, parking lots, and landscaping; Prepares prints in quantities required for specific. NOTE: 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. GS-09 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-08 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Uses Autodesk or Revit program; Experience with construction practices, engineering requirements and architectural design. Oversees and/or serves as a project manager for construction or maintenance efforts; Performs office and field Engineering Technician duties of prepares technical construction documents and oversight of construction projects; Serves as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for multiple projects simultaneously. NOTE: 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. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Successfully completed two full years of graduate education or a master's degree directly related to the position that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (Transcripts must be uploaded). OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of combination of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond 27 semester hours) and specialized experience which meets the total qualification requirement for the GS-11 grade level. (Transcripts must be uploaded) You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: ArchitectureBuilding and ConstructionDesignProject Management 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: The work involves moderate physical demands in terms of field work, inspections, investigations, and surveys of facilities. This normally requires long periods of standing, walking, stooping, bending, and climbing. The work is also performed in an office setting doing paperwork, and in conference rooms negotiating the cost proposal submitted by the contractor. In addition, work requires ability to access a variety of areas and spaces to take measurements, obtain data from facilities and equipment, and conduct required inspections. Accuracy and precision are important. Incumbent must be physically able to climb, crawl, walk, stoop, sit, and have good hearing and eyesight. Work sometimes requires extended periods of time at a computer while producing drafted products, conducting research, reviewing design submittals, or writing reports. 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

There is no educational substitution at the GS-08 grade level.

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 Boise VA Medical Center 500 West Fort Street Boise, ID 83702 US
• Name: Simone Ball
• Phone: 541-440-1000 X44275
• Email: [email protected]