This position serves as the Health Care Systems Project Engineer planning, scoping, managing and coordinating the new, renovation, interagency projects (readjustment Council, VBA, CMOP, VINS etc.) and leaded multi-million dollar, major and minor, design and construction projects that cross multiple engineering principles: Mechanical (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning), electric (power supply and distribution for equipment and facilities), civil and industrial.

Duties

A Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual. Evaluates Project design, construction and customer requirements and objectives; and, identifies and utilizes the most economical and efficient procedures in the HCS and construction, renovation, leased projects. Meets and gathers construction/renovation project information from end users and upper management for projects such as in-patient and clinical areas, operating rooms, specialty areas in the pharmacy and police armory, domiciliaries, and State Nursing Homes on multiple campuses, utility plant (including heating, cooling, water) and the infrastructure, warehouse facilities, as well as administrative offices. Visits and conducts initial evaluation of site proposed for development, enlargement or modification. Based on initial evaluation, prepares architectural and engineering and construction scopes-of-work (SOW); e.g., plans, and specifications; estimates and detailed supplementary instructions for contracts; design guidance to outside agencies; consolidating requirements or deleting specific requirements in order to reduce costs; and/or, altering and revising plans and specifications in order to meet requirements imposed by regulations. Develops SOW, Monitor Progress, etc. for construction projects that support other inter-agency construction/renovation such as the VA Readjustment Council, VBA, CMOP, VISN, etc. Evaluates Health Care System requests for New Construction and/or Renovation projects. Reviews customers' requests and employs the engineering disciplines' construction and regulations appropriated for the project. Develops the scope of work (SOW) for each request based on user needs, VA Design Criteria, and other appropriate codes/standards. Integrates all project functions (i.e., planning, design, cost engineering, construction, real estate, contracting, etc.) and customer needs as well as other agencies' commitments in support of assigned projects into a comprehensive management plan. Creates independent government cost estimate (IGE), and estimates a period of performance based on the SOW. Reviews projects and visits site with designers to ensure the contract project architect clearly understands logic of sitting/orientation/functional relationship/grading/utilities etc. Develops and/or modifies established methods, techniques and/or processes to meet the unique construction requirements involving 1940 era to present day structures and annexation projects to these structures. Provides information on project location, scope, and proposed impacts for environmental assessment. Reconciles customer concerns assuring that all participating parties are informed of project progress, issues, and impacts. Assures that sponsor/customer or other agencies participation in the project is in accordance with the agreed upon management plan and sponsor/customer commitments. Assures early identification of sponsor/customer problems or issues and facilitates the resolution of identified problems or issues in the most appropriate manner. Reviews project progress, measuring performance and taking necessary corrective actions to maintain agreed upon schedule and cost. Based on performance trends, forecasts schedule, budget, manpower, or quality problems and ensures proper resolution of issue raised. Reconciles customer concerns, assuring that all participating parties are informed of project progress, issues and impacts. Reviews and approves, within authorities provided, project cost and schedule changes and recommends corrective actions to maintain agreed-upon schedule and cost. Reviews and makes recommendations for all products produced in support of the project, and has the authority and responsibility to challenge those products. Provides status reports on projects assigned (progress, issues, and trends) to the Associate Service Chief. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Adhoc; per agency guidelines Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Recruitment Incentive: May be Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). Education.(1) 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 (2) 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 (3) 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; OR (4) Foreign Education. To be creditable, engineering, architecture or related education completed outside the U.S. must be submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to a Bachelor's degree. English Language Proficiency. Healthcare Engineer candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). 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: Healthcare Engineer, 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: (a) Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil and other engineering/architectural principles, practices and their applications in the healthcare environment. (b) 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. (c) Knowledge of construction standards, methods, practices and techniques, materials and equipment to determine compliance with engineering regulations and standards. (d) 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. (e) Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects and inspections while prioritizing resources against approved scopes of work, contract documents and budgets. (f) Ability to organize and lead multi-disciplinary task forces with members from different departments and divisions, as well as design and construction firms. Assignment. Employees at this level serve as Healthcare Engineers at the full performance level. They work independently, under general supervision with wide latitude to exercise independent judgment. Healthcare Engineers demonstrate intimate grasp of high order healthcare engineering and capital subject matter. They serve as institutional resources for healthcare delivery processes and systems, working extensively with clinical stakeholders, acquisition staff, contractors and executive leadership by leading healthcare engineering programs, technology assessments, integration planning and implementation of both current and emerging technologies. Healthcare Engineers support the delivery of healthcare to Veterans by contributing to the education of clinical staff, planners and leadership to ensure safe and efficient healthcare delivery. Healthcare Engineers plan, execute and document highly complex, multi-faceted healthcare facility construction projects and inspections while prioritizing resources against approved scopes of work, contract documents and budgets. They identify problems and develop innovative solutions within the context of applicable rules, regulations and procedures, as it relates to the healthcare environment. Preferred Experience: Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, and other engineering/architectural principles, practices, and their applications in the healthcare environment. The ability to understand and apply healthcare industry standards and related regulatory agency (i.e., TJC, OSHA, NFPA, etc.) regulations, requirements, guides, policies, procedures, directives, and general medical program requirements as they relate to healthcare engineering. Capable using construction standards, methods, practices and techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with regulations and standards. Skill to 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. Supervisory Healthcare Engineer manages human resource functions such as hiring, performance, training, and development. Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects and inspections while prioritizing resources against approved scopes of work, contract documents and budget. References: VA Handbook 5005/150 Part II Appendix G72, Healthcare Engineer Qualification Standard. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Accreditation Information: The 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, ABET | ABET Accreditation Engineering Accreditation Commission (excludes engineering technology) Accreditation Criteria & Supporting Documents | ABET or National Council of Architectural Registration Boards curriculum. NAAB-Accredited Programs | NCARB - National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.

Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination with a bachelor's degree. 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; Home | NCEES.

NOTE: If your school was accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, or the Engineering Accreditation Commission (excludes engineering technology) or the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards curriculum, or the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the above accreditation websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.

NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Dallas VA Medical Center 4500 South Lancaster Road Dallas, TX 75216 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]