Healthcare Engineer

SummaryThe position serves as the Project Manager at the VA Saint Louis Healthcare System (VASTLHCS). Performs project planning - produces/manages designs - construction - and provides construction administration for Minor Construction Projects - Non-Recurring Maintenance Projects - Station Level Projects - and Leases - including all areas and aspects (architectural - electrical - life safety - mechanical - civil - structural - etc.) at an assigned medical center and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics.QualificationsApplicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.Basic RequirementsUnited States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEnglish Language Proficiency: You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d) Education: (must meet one of the following) Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or ArchitectureTo 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 curriculumExamples of acceptable engineering and architectural degrees include - but are not limited to: Electrical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Biomedical Engineering - Civil Engineering - Architecture and Architectural EngineeringTitles may vary from educational institutions and change over timeOR - Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination with a bachelor's degreeEvidence 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 scoreOR - Evidence of current professional registration or licensure as a Professional Engineer or ArchitectEvidence of current professional registration or licensure can be from any State - the District of Columbia - Guam or Puerto RicoMay 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)Grandfather Provision: A Healthcare Engineer employed in VHA on the effective date of the qualification standard (3/18/2022) who did not meet all the basic requirements in this standard may not be promoted beyond the full performance level (GS-0801-12) or be newly placed in supervisory or managerial positions until meeting the full qualification requirementsGrade Determinations: GS-12 Healthcare Engineer Experience Requirement (Full Performance Level): Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements - to qualify for the GS-12 level you must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation which equipped you with the knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position-AND- In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of mechanical - electrical - structural - civil and other engineering/architectural principles - practices and their applications in the healthcare environmentKnowledge 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 engineeringKnowledge of construction standards - methods - practices and techniques - materials and equipment to determine compliance with engineering regulations and standardsSkill 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 proceduresAbility to plan and execute complex - multi-faceted projects and inspections while prioritizing resources against approved scopes of work - contract documents and budgetsAbility to organize and lead multi-disciplinary task forces with members from different departments and divisions - as well as design and construction firmsReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Full Performance Level: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12???????Physical Requirements: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices - training rooms - and librariesThe work area is adequately lighted - heated - and ventilatedThe position must also work outdoors in all types of weatherThere may be occasional exposure to moderate risks or discomforts in storage areas - mechanical and electrical rooms - roofs or hazardous waste sitesThe 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.DutiesMajor duties include - but are not limited to: Provides engineering support to the assigned healthcare system and is responsible for maintaining construction specifications and drawings - maintaining technical reference library of codes - standards - and other regulationsServes as healthcare engineering advisor - engineer consultant - engineer designer - contract administrator - project manager - construction coordinator - and instructor during the design and construction of all projects assignedResponsible for performing the duties of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on professional design and construction projects - training service staff on technical issue and assisting the service staff on the completion of technical and administrative issues regarding infrastructure related operations of the medical facilitySupports and advances patient care by applying engineering and managerial skills to healthcare engineering - providing a broad review of all disciplines of Engineering when applied to a healthcare environment to support construction document reviews and preparationManages healthcare engineering project design and administers construction in accordance with VA policies and procedures - VA Design Guides - VA Design Manuals - VA Master Specifications and related industry codes and standardsPerforms other related duties as assignedWork Schedule: Full-Time - Permanent - Monday - Friday 08:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increasesWhen setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experienceParental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a childChild Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available (Ad-Hoc) Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Duty Station: Jefferson Barracks Division or John Cochran Divisionhowever - the duty station may be changed to one of multiple locations within the VA StLouis Health Care System (VASTLHCS) based on the needs of the facilityPromotion Potential: The full performance level of this position is GS-12Physical Requirements: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices - training rooms - and librariesThe work area is adequately lighted - heated - and ventilatedThe position must also work outdoors in all types of weatherThere may be occasional exposure to moderate risks or discomforts in storage areas - mechanical and electrical rooms - roofs or hazardous waste sitesThe 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.