This position is assigned to the Project Section of the Engineering Service at the Fresno VA Medical Center in Fresno, CA. The primary purpose of this position is to provide specialized program services to Projects Engineering related to drawing database management, Computer Aided Design, as-built preparation, as-built process tracking, program support, material purchasing, budget reconciliation, personnel support, timekeeping, payroll, and personnel training.

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 are not limited to, the following: Monitors the external Drawings library and CAD files; Acts as the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and maintains the electronic file database for the as-built files (VLOGIC Systems); Monitors the Capital Asset Inventory (CAI) database for this facility and ensures updates are input to the system accurately and in a timely manner in order to meet all VA CAI Inventory requirements; Monitors the Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) database for this facility; Assists in maintaining the official record drawings of this Health Care System in both hard copy and ACAD versions keeping both in a current and up-to-date condition, initiating changes as they occur; Monitors and tracks the as-built drawing process for the Projects Engineering; Prepares/reviews/modifies drawings, layouts and plans as directed for proposed additions, improvements, alterations, modifications, repairs, equipment installation and new construction using AutoCAD as well as hand drawn techniques; Responsible for procurement actions; Prepares procurement documents for Macro purchases, such as purchase requests, prepare solicitation packages, prepare supporting documentation for contracting, complete/ route Information Security documentation, and enter in new requirements into the eCMS contracting database; Responsible for Micro purchases to include procurement procedures supporting purchase transactions such as purchase cards, delivery orders, purchase orders and simple contracts; Tracks/reports status of projects under construction or being completed by Projects Engineering; Produces and/or reproduces drawings, using the large document plotters/scanners; Works with personnel in support of payroll and human resource concerns of the In-House Construction Team, acting as the program intermediary to the HR and Fiscal services; Monitors timekeeping for Projects Engineering In-House Construction; and Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one (1) full 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-8 grade level in the Federal Service. 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 providing specialized program services to Projects Engineering related to drawing database management, CAD (computer-aided design), program support, material purchasing, and budget reconciliation. (Experience must be documented on resume) ~OR~ SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of two (2) full years of graduate education or a master's degree directly related to the work of this position meets the requirements for the GS-9 level. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. (Transcript Required) ~OR~ COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. (Transcript Required) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Computer SkillsFinancial ManagementManages and Organizes InformationProject Management 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 is basically sedentary; however, frequent physical activity such as walking climbing, bending, and carrying light items such as paper, books, files, manuals, blueprints, etc. is required. The Engineering Technician, in doing his/her job, climbs ladders, walks on roofs, crawls under buildings, which is required for initial project designs. This position conducts on-site construction inspections, which also requires walking, climbing, etc., around new and existing structures. 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 Fresno VA Medical Center 2615 East Clinton Avenue Fresno, CA 93703 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]