The Healthcare Engineer position is located within Engineering Service at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia. The incumbent shall be responsible for coordinating, directing and administering highly complex and multi-discipline healthcare design and construction projects throughout the Medical Center.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leads and directs multi-discipline teams to deliver architectural/engineering designs and construction projects within the constraints of schedule, budget and scope within the procurement guidelines and acquisition regulations of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Responsible for coordination and oversight of all activities relating to multiple concurrent architectural/engineering design deliverables and construction projects. Exercise highly proficient knowledge as a designer/consultant in the planning, design, and supervision of new A/E design deliverables and construction projects, including alterations and additions to the existing building utilities systems, various biomedical equipment procurement and installation including site preparation to accommodate the various biomedical equipment, and public works projects. Exercise proficient knowledge of various technical disciplines comprising of - site selection and development, space planning, architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, heating/ventilation/air-conditioning (HVAC), electrical, biomedical, environmental, and equipment operations. Prepares highly proficient procurement packages for architectural and engineering services contracts and construction contracts in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Ability to promote proficient professional and technical expertise in the selection Architectural and Engineering (A/E) consultants to provide A/E services special emphasis on projects related healthcare- and medical facilities with proficient knowledge of the interpretation and application of NFPA Life Safety codes, IBCs, , NEC, TJC (formerly JCAHO), OSHA NIH/ORF, CARF, CAP, AIA and VHA guidelines and specifications to projects (other codes and guidelines may be applicable). Strong management of A/E consultants throughout the entire design process - from conception through to commissioning/activation. Primarily responsible in exercising fiduciary and ethical judgement for acceptance of the final design deliverables - specifications, drawings, cost estimates, analyses and other supplemental documents. Inspects portions of completed work, punch-lists issues and the overall completion of projects to determine compliance with the materials and equipment stipulations, and the performance requirements of the contracts. Proficiently conduct investigations and inspections constituting various multi-disciplines. Generates proficient reports pertaining to inspections and investigations - environment-of-care (EOC)/patient-care conditions, engineering, architectural, facilities condition(s) assessments, annual workplace evaluations (AWEs), pre-design inspections and root-cause-analysis (RCAs) with supporting recommendations for remedial actions. Conducts thorough daily construction safety inspections for active construction and renovation projects as assigned to the prospective General Engineer. Collaborates actively in conducting Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) assessments and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) implementation of construction and renovation projects, and generate documentation confirming occurrences ICRA assessments and ILSM implementation. Proficiently generates and reviews contract drawings, specifications, sketches, cost-estimates, as-built drawings, project schedules and various correspondences. Plans and coordinates construction activities to minimize impact on the operation of the medical center; Reviews and approves/disapproves submittals - materials, pieces of equipment, projects schedules, samples, prototypes, etc. Exercises a high degree of flexibility in adjusting to interruptions, revisions, extensions of project scope, and redesigns. Ability to function in highly demanding and multi-discipline work environment associated with execution prosecution of projects to alleviate cost increase, schedule extension and scope increase. Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday Telework: Available (Ad-hoc) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:53434F;53435F;53441F; 078540 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Healthcare Engineer candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Education. Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture. To be acceptable, the curriculum must be from a school with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Engineering Accreditation Commission (excludes engineering technology) or National Council of Architectural Registration Boards curriculum. Examples of acceptable engineering and architectural degrees include, but are not limited to: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Architectural Engineering. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time; OR Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination with a bachelor's degree. Evidence can be in the form of an Engineering in Training certificate issued from any State, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico, or test results from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) identifying a passing score; OR Evidence of current professional registration or licensure as a Professional Engineer or Architect. Evidence of current professional registration or licensure can be from any State, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations GS-12 Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to meeting the experience requirements for this grade level, the candidate must fully demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil and other engineering/architectural principles, practices and their applications in the healthcare environment. Knowledge of healthcare industry standards and related regulatory agency and organization (including, but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), etc.) regulations, requirements, guides, policies, procedures, directives, standards and general medical program requirements as they relate to healthcare engineering. Knowledge of construction standards, methods, practices and techniques, materials and equipment to determine compliance with engineering regulations and standards. Skill in researching and analyzing information, conditions, human factors and projections to make sound engineering and business recommendations and decisions to proactively identify problems and develop innovative solutions within the context of applicable rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects and inspections while prioritizing resources against approved scopes of work, contract documents and budgets. Ability to organize and lead multi-disciplinary task forces with members from different departments and divisions, as well as design and construction firms. Preferred experience: Professional engineering registration/license; Contracting Office Representative certification. References: VA Handbook 5005/150 Appendix G72. Physical Requirements: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, training rooms, and libraries. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The incumbent must also work outdoors in all types of weather. There may be occasional exposure to moderate risks or discomforts in storage areas or hazardous waste sites. The work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort may be required, e.g., walking, standing, climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, and carrying light items such as manuals or briefcases, or driving or traveling by motor vehicle.

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 Atlanta VA Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 US
• Name: Ryan Fowler
• Phone: 314-652-4100 X63106
• Email: [email protected]