The primary purpose of this position is to analyze evaluate, design computer programs and follow-up/trend the work functions involved in Engineering Service. Through this concept, this position will track, trend and recommend on the accomplishment of work processes and keep Chief and Assistant Chief advised.

Duties

Analyzes and makes recommendation for corrective action on all reports of failure and unsatisfactory performance of equipment in order to prevent or minimize equipment breakdowns, analyze interrelationships, safe guard against violation of privacy of information and loss of data and continually analyzes and evaluates the Service's work processes which include administrative, safety and hygiene, Engineering/Contractual, and BSE personnel project work order needs. Develops concepts used in automation and information processing display, control and transfer of data through the use of forms manager, ASCH data dumps from main frame to main frame, main frame to PC and PC to main frame. Attends all DHCP Hotline calls and meetings, as well as acts as liaison with other Program Specialist and IRMS when necessary. Coordinates software and hardware needs with IRMS and maintenance and repair with Biomedical Engineering. Establishes security mechanism for all internally developed programs, assigns access and verify codes for Engineering employees and ensures computer access agreements are signed by all employees. Monitors all data contained in the Engineering micro-computer based package. Conducts fact-finding investigations in connection with particular projects on assigned equipment replacement as requested by the Chief or Assistant Chief: Engineering Service. Provides detailed information on all equipment, including various substitutions allowable, and catalog of paiis and nomenclature of equipment. Prepares memoranda, systematic internal review of operations pe1iaining to position and other reports for the si!:,111ature of the Chief, Engineering Service. Ensures all Engineering employees are properly trained on the Engineering computer system as well as arrange approp1iate training. Builds and maintains employees menus and writing procedural handbooks for employees to follow. Reviews the computer systems for the purpose of finding potential problems in the standard system before they occur or when they occur, analyzing problems, solutions and explaining limitations of the system. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/PD546-07749-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/08/2023. 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-07. 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-07) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: analyzing and making recommendation for corrective action; developing complex file manager files; developing different cost methods to provide management with a clearer understanding of costs to perform given maintenance functions within the facility; coordinating software and hardware needs with IT and ensuring computer access agreements are signed by all employees; conducting fact-finding investigations in connection with particular projects on assigned equipment replacement; ensuring employees are properly trained on the computer system as well as arranging appropriate training; building and maintaining employees menus and writing procedural handbooks for employees to follow; reviewing the computer systems for the purpose of finding potential problems in the standard system before they occur or when they occur, analyzing problems, solutions and explaining limitations of the system. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education beyond a one year (beyond 18 semester hours). NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Administration and ManagementCreative ThinkingDatabase Management Systems 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 majority of the work is sedentary, but work may require long periods of standing, stooping, bending, and stretching during inspections, but mostly work is accomplished in a comfortable sitting position in pleasant surroundings. 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

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 Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1201 Northwest 16th Street Miami, FL 33125 US
• Name: Shaneen Daniel-Dalton
• Phone: 1-813-816-7155 X100111
• Email: [email protected]