This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Fayetteville NC, VA Coastal Health Care System, Engineering Service, Project Engineering and Design Section.

Duties

Duties include but not limited to: Organize, maintain and update as-built electronic and plotted drawing files Participate as a key element in structuring the organizations files for the future and implementing advanced technology such as BIM and 3D scanning Assists engineers and technicians in the performance of facility engineering design projects involving the repair, maintenance, or modernization of equipment, systems, or structures of moderate scope and complexity Responsible for development of designs, for facility projects requiring independent application of background data, interpretation and use of numerous precedents, and coordination of several skills and trades Monitors and maintains the Revit/BIM AutoCAD Drawing Library, ensuring that drawings, tracings, and sketches as related to project assignments are maintained in a systematic manner, numerically and chronologically Participates in engineering surveys and initiates, formulates and adapts design plans Routinely provides original detailed drawings utilizing the latest AutoCAD computer system to implement the finished product Prepares space requirements, drawings, layouts, and plans for proposed additions, improvements, alterations, modifications, repairs, and equipment installations, utilizing written specifications, photographs, sketches, and models Participating in engineering surveys and initiates Exercising a practical knowledge in the area of construction requiring a thorough understanding of the construction process, materials, operations, and a working knowledge of mathematical formulas and principles Conducting on-site surveys identifying both short- and long-range work requirements while considering the present and future mission of the facility. Preparing plots/prints in quantities required for specific purposes Devising and recommending alternative methods for solving professional problems that may arise in day-to-day operations Drawing upon substantial personal experience and expertise in the field and uses appropriate technical guidelines to resolve problems Conducting interviews with facility end users to determine and identify requirements prior to proceeding with the development, designs, plans for facility projects Reviewing previous blueprints, specifications, drawings, and plans Verifying requirements, assures accurate dimensions Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/16/2023. 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. 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. 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 would typically include, but are not limited to: Skill in drafting. Skill and ability to operate Computer-Aided Design (CAD) equipment. Extensive knowledge and experience of computer aided design software and hardware used in the design and contract administration process. Incumbent must have proficient knowledge of many software applications including internet access, word processing, spreadsheet, cost estimating, design and presentational software. Thorough knowledge of the equipment, facilities, and utility systems used in a health care environment. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have two full years of graduate education or a master's degree in a field directly related to the work of the position. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. OR Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first year of graduate level education. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Computer Skills (AutoCAD/Revit) Contract Administration Cost Estimation and Analysis Design General Engineering Project Management Construction Safety 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 requires long periods of sitting or standing in one position, climbing up ladders and crawling under buildings, visiting active demolition and construction sites, and sometimes being exposed to the elements. There is occasional exposure to high voltage, high noise levels, and the possibility of electrical shock, bums, cuts, and bruises.Physical agility and manual dexterity are essential in that the incumbent must be able to climb, lift, push, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach during normal project inspection procedures.For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

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 Fayetteville NC VA Medical Center 2300 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 US
• Name: April Hammond
• Phone: 2023822310
• Email: [email protected]