Located within the Project Section of the Engineering Service at the VA Medical Center in Bath, NY, the Engineering Technician actively participates in decisions and activities related to revisions, renovations, initiatives, and construction projects, with a main focus on developing Engineering drawings, and developing and maintaining space and occupancy drawings in AutoCAD format.

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 include: Uses AutoCAD to update facility space plans Utilizes published design plates and standards to advise on the appropriate size, finishes, and HVAC requirements for designated space Updates project tracking reports monthly to ensure accurate progress and cost accounting Maintains Project Files and Engineering Drawing Library Maintains record drawings of all Medical Center and Domiciliary structures and grounds, utilizing AutoCAD programs Assists in preparing the facility five-year comprehensive plan, and five-year energy management plan Assists with energy audits of building, and building service equipment and systems Performs calculations of energy consumption, and prepares proposals for reducing energy consumption Prepares Engineering drawings and specifications for competitive bid Drawings and specifications to include architectural, mechanical, and electrical design, and plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation Prepares estimates for competitively bid constructions projects and maintenance and repair work Performs field surveys using transit, level, and other standard surveying equipment Reviews preliminary design drawings and specifications for errors, omissions, and technical soundness Reviews shop drawings and submittals from contractors during construction and renovation for compliance with specifications Reviews change order requests from contractors for accuracy and cost control, and advises contracting officer on price reasonableness and completion times Inspects competitively bid construction and maintenance/repair projects to ensure complains with drawing and specifications Prepares construction progress reports Certifies payments request for contracted construction projects Devises plans and methods for meeting project objectives Serves as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative on projects Analyses mechanical and electrical building systems, and heating and ventilation systems to identify deficiencies in condition or capacity Performs daily construction safety inspections of assigned projects, and documents conditions Performs other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the GS-10 level, you must meet one of the following: Experience: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of an Engineering Technician. 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. At this grade level, experience should include: Work where you were responsible for applying knowledge and experience in construction methods and techniques, and federal, state, and local building codes and standards; Applying knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to the design, construction, or review of renovation and constructions projects to include knowledge of and experience with heating, air-conditioning, piping, plumbing, ventilation, fire protection, architectural finishes, and similar types of equipment and systems; Developing and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for proposed designs and renovations; Utilizing AutoCAD and preparing drawings and sketches; Reading and interpreting drawings and blueprints; and providing technical assistance in the overall planning of construction and renovation projects. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. ~OR~ Education: Successful completion of two and one-half (2.5) years of progressively higher-level graduate education that is directly related to the work of the Engineering Technician position, such as engineering, construction, or industrial technology. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~OR~ Combination: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond master's degree) and specialized experience, as described above. 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 as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: CommunicationsComplianceGeneral EngineeringProject ManagementQuality Assurance 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 Demands: Requires long periods of sitting in one position. Requires some physical exertion, such as regular and recurring walking, bending, and climbing ladders. The duration of the activity contributes to the arduous nature of the job. Work Environment: Involves regular and recurring moderate risks or discomforts, which requires special safety precautions. Employees are required to use protective clothing and gear to minimize risk. Work is also performed in an asbestos contaminated area on a limited basis. 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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

• Address Bath VA Medical Center 76 Veterans Avenue Bath, NY 14810 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]