This position is organizationally placed in the Planning, Construction & Analysis (Projects) section of Facilities Management Service (FMS) and reports to the supervisory general engineer in Philadelphia, PA.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. Uses sound engineering compromises and decisions when confronted with a variety of complex problems entailing frequent coordinating action with personnel in the fields concerned. Performs field surveys, conducts field verification, and analyzes/records existing conditions as part of this process. Prepares digital (AutoCAD, Revit, Building Information Modeling, etc.) files based on limited and non-existent information. Independently prepares engineering construction document packages, cost estimates, engineering reports and analyses, etc. Plans and accomplishes completed assignments requiring independent adaptation of general fund of background data and information and interpretation and use of precedents. Researches, accesses, and provides engineering information, drawings, etc. to various medical center staff upon request. Maintains working files, records, drawings, etc. for Facilities Management Maintenance & Repair, HVAC, Electronics, and all other FMS staff who are not part of the Planning and Project Development Department. Maintains all existing plotting and scanning equipment utilized by FMS. Orders and maintains supplies for this equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Preferreddegree in Computer Aid Design (CAD); 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirement 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. In addition to the Basic Requirement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Specialized experience also includes: Do you have one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you 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. Specialized experience: Having knowledge and experience with inspection practices and procedures, safety practices in the construction industry; interpreting engineering and architectural plans and specifications; Computer Aided Drawings (CAD) with software such as Autocad and/or Fastcad; ability to inspect utility systems, building, equipment, plans, and grounds for effective and economical operation; assists in the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, scopes of work, and cost estimates for projects and serves as a technical advisor during contract negotiations. -OR- EDUCATION: Have you successfully completed two (2) full years of graduate education or a master's degree directly related to the work of this position with a major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology? This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent one (1) year of full-time study. If that number cannot be obtained from the school, eighteen (18) semester hours will be considered an academic year of graduate study. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) -OR- COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION : Equivalent combinations of specialized experience and successfully completed graduate education as described above to meet the total experience requirements to qualify at the GS-9 level (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: ClericalContract FormationInfrastructure Design 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 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. 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. 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 Corporal Michael J Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]