Position is organizationally placed in the Planning, Construction & Analysis (Projects) section of Facilities Management Service (FMS) and reports to the supervisory healthcare engineer. The incumbent performs work of a broad scope and complexity in practices related to scientific and engineering fields and has demonstrated the ability to interpret, select, adapt, and apply many guidelines, precedents, and engineering principles and practices which relate to the area of specialization.

Duties

Independently maintains the medical center's engineering files, space files, and as-built conditions drawings to ensure they remain accurate, current, and reflective of actual medical center conditions at all times. Utilizes AutoCAD, Revit, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and other specialized software packages as applicable. Compiles and analyzes information from multiple sources, including but not limited to, completed as-built drawings and sketches, to perform updates to the medical center's engineering files, space files, and as-built conditions drawings. Independently performs field surveys, conducts field verification, and analyzes/records existing conditions as part of this process. Utilizes a comprehensive, intensive, and practical knowledge of engineering concepts, practices, regulations, policies, and applies these to identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate engineering solutions to resolve complex interrelated problems and issues when developing design packages (drawings, specifications, and cost estimates) for in-house renovation projects and when assisting senior level staff engineers and architects for station level, NRM, and Minor projects. Develops new processes/procedures and modifies existing processes/procedures for actively managing and updating the medical center's engineering files, space files, project files, and as-built conditions drawings and files to ensure that work performed by in-house staff, contractor staff, and all others is fully accounted for and to ensure these files are constantly updated and accurate to ensure the medical center's continued compliance with VA policy and other regulatory policy and agency requirements. Prepares digital (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, etc.) files based on limited and non-existent information. Where information is limited, independently researches and reviews existing conditions, files, project statuses, etc. to obtain necessary information and makes informed decisions on problems to ensure facility files are accurate for senior level staff to utilize in their decision making processes. Independently prepares engineering construction document packages, cost estimates, engineering reports and analyses, etc.Maintains and updates the medical center's space assignments inside the VistA system using the most current VA criteria and available data as well as MP-6, Part XXI, Station Space Survey. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 700a to 330p Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Engineering Technician/PD00357A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not require

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/11/2023. 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 by the closing date of this announcement. 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. 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. Experience You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: 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 include, but are not limited to: developing new processes and procedures in maintaining engineering files; performing surveys and evaluating construction designs; collecting and analyzing engineering data; preparing and developing comprehensive design packages; preparing sketches and reviewing specifications; analyzing construction cost estimates; performing project management for renovation; inspection monitoring and controlling all phases of design and construction operations. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Master's Degree in a relevant field of study. Examples of qualifying education include 2 full years of graduate education leading to a Master's degree in engineering, construction, industrial technology, or similar field. OR Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and Graduate/Masters level education. For instance, 6 months of specialized experience, and education in excess of 18 graduate semester hours may be used to satisfy the requirements at the GS-9 grade level for this particular position. Once your application identifies that you meet the Group Standards, your resume will be assessed to determine if you meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) at the GS-9 grade level for the 802 series. Individual Occupational Requirement To qualify for this position you must first demonstrate that you possess the Individual Occupational Requirements for this position. The GS-802-09 requires that applicants meet the following requirements in addition to the minimum specialized experience and/or minimum education requirements for the GS-9 grade level. The Individual Occupational Medical Requirements for the GS-802-09 series and grade are: 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. 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. Important Note: Please provide an unofficial transcript to support your educational claim. Failure to provide may result in disqualification from consideration. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Technical Competence Engineering and Technology Interpersonal Effectiveness 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 incumbent must work throughout all areas of the VAPHS. Regularly conducts onsite inspections of work sites which may require going in out-of -the-way areas such as interstitial areas, pipe chases, roofs, attics, etc., which may require kneeling, bending, stooping, crawling, climbing, etc. Must be able to don and wear all required personal-protective equipment (PPE) as required depending on the areas entered. Project demands periodically require work at other than normal administrative hours. Must carry a ladder to complete investigative and inspection work, and may be exposed to extreme heat and/or cold and heights. Work Environment: Most work is done in general office settings, construction sites, and mechanical areas. In some cases the employee may be exposed to moderate discomforts and unpleasantness such as adverse weather conditions on construction sites. The work will also include working in all clinical environments such as OR's, in-patient units, locked mental health units, etc.

Education

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

PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.

Contacts

• Address Pittsburgh VA Medical Center 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 US
• Name: Chase Wilkins
• Phone: (412) 395-6108
• Email: [email protected]