This position is located within the Engineer Project Section of the Facility Management Service at the VA Medical Center in Salem, MA. The Engineering Technician in involved all tasks (including concept development, design, and construction) related to improvements to buildings, utilities, plant and systems, using independent judgment to design, write specifications, develop drawings, comprise construction cost estimates and manage projects from start to finish.

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: Develops and maintains up-to-date drawings and maps of the facility existing construction and arrangement of civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural and structural components, and utility distribution systems Analyzes requirements, takes measurements, and makes sketches of existing structure and components for use in the preparation of working drawings Designs civil, electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural drawings using Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD) software Writes specifications and develops drawings Develops cost estimates and manages projects from start to finish Evaluates the general project scope and customer needs to determine which design method should be used Develops the design and prepares documentation for competitive bidding for a variety of multiple use construction projects and for project budget submissions Assists in the selection of Architectural/Engineering Firms Serves as the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) on construction and renovation projects Attends pre-bid and pre-construction conferences and assists in the selection of contractors Provides technical cost analysis of the contractor's proposal to the Contracting Office Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:45am to 4:15pm 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: Contracting/ProcurementCustomer ServiceDesignProject Management 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: Although sedentary in nature, the position sometimes demands physical requirements such as walking, bending (such as long periods of working over a drafting table), climbing and crawling as may be required during field survey or during site inspection. 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 Salem VA Medical Center 1970 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, VA 24153 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]