U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Healthcare Engineer-Project Engineer
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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Pay range : Base pay from $61,885.00/yr to $139,759.00/yr.
Summary This position performs project planning - produces designs, manages designs, manages construction, and provides construction administration for Minor Construction Projects – Non‑Recurring Maintenance (NRM) 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 Clinic.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education: 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 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 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
NOTE: 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 as outlined in paragraph 3.b
of this appendix
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‑07 Experience: None beyond the basic requirements
Assignment: At the entry level – Healthcare Engineers serve in a career development position – performing under close supervision of a supervisor or qualified individual who reviews and ensures the employee meets competency requirements
At the entry level – they perform general healthcare engineering assignments to gain knowledge and experience necessary to support engineering operations – project management and compliance
Developmental assignments include – but are not limited to – assessing healthcare facility programs and making recommendations to assure compliance with relevant regulations – guidelines and standards
Applying engineering and code related knowledge to support the operational engineering requirements of the healthcare system
And preparing material on current technical topics and trends for presentation to the supervisor
Healthcare Engineer – GS‑09 Experience or Education: Candidates at this level must meet one of the following: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade
OR Master of Engineering degree or Master of Architecture degree or Master of Science degree in Engineering or a related field of study as outlined in paragraph 3.b OR Bachelor’s degree as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1) plus two full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education in a related field of study – provided the applicant’s total background demonstrates the core competencies for GS‑09 level assignment
*In addition to the experience or education above – the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of the principles – theories – concepts and practices of the engineering profession
Ability to interpret relevant codes – regulations – guidelines and standards to make recommendations to assure compliance with healthcare facility programs
Ability to understand the operational professional engineering needs of clinical services in the healthcare system
Ability to prepare material on current technical topics and trends for presentation to other technical staff and mid‑level hospital management and to keep abreast of changes in engineering technology related to a healthcare facility
Assignment: At the developmental level 1 – Healthcare Engineers receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision
Employees complete technical assignments in the engineering field as assigned by senior Healthcare Engineers and may be required to rotate through – and participate in – the operations of other hospital services
At the GS‑9 grade level – employees function in a developmental capacity with oversight by a supervisor for more complex assignments
Healthcare Engineer – GS‑11 Experience or Education: Candidates at this level must meet one of the following: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade
OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Engineering or a related field of engineering as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1)
OR Master of Engineering degree – Master of Architecture degree – Master of Science degree in Engineering or a related field of study as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1) – plus 1 full year of progressively higher‑level graduate education in a related field of study – provided the applicant’s total background demonstrates the knowledge – skills and abilities for GS‑11 level assignment
OR Bachelor’s degree as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1) plus 3 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education in a related field of study – provided the applicant’s total background demonstrates the knowledge – skills and abilities for GS‑11 level assignment
*In addition to the experience or education above – the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of either mechanical – electrical – structural – civil or other engineering/architectural principles – practices and their applications in the healthcare environment
Knowledge of basic project management principles as applied to the healthcare setting
Ability to apply healthcare engineering related standards – codes – policies and regulations – inclusive of – state and local codes
Ability to communicate effective orally and in writing with internal and external customers with tact and diplomacy
Ability to develop material for clinical or administrative staff that addresses the principles and application of engineering technology and/or theory used in healthcare
Ability to advise staff on emerging engineering technology related to a healthcare facility – while keeping abreast of changes in such technology and utilizing the information to solve healthcare facility engineering challenges
Assignment: At developmental level 2 – Healthcare Engineers function on a semi-independent basis with limited oversight by senior Healthcare Engineers
They conduct audits and inspections of worksites to assure compliance – prepare reports and findings – devise solutions and implement corrective actions with limited oversight
They perform project management related to the healthcare setting with limited oversight
Requirements continue in Education section below.
Responsibilities
Duties will vary by grade – but at the GS‑12 level: The position 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 regulations which are applicable to the engineering construction industries Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – American National Standards Institute (ANSI) – and others
The position serves as a healthcare engineering advisor – engineer consultant – engineer designer – contract administrator – project manager – construction coordinator – and instructor during the design and construction of all projects assigned
The position is responsible for providing healthcare engineering support to all assigned projects
The position is responsible for performing the duties of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on professional design and construction projects – training service staff on technical issues and assisting the service staff on the completion of technical and administrative issues regarding infrastructure related operations of the medical facility. The position serves as resident and program engineer consisting of the planning – design – and overseeing of major healthcare system projects
Oversees Professional Architecture/Engineering (A/E) and Construction contracts to ensure the contractor is in compliance with all contractual requirements – healthcare regulations and codes – specifications and schedules are met in accordance with the government’s requirements for VA owned and leased facilities. The position maintains COR certification to oversee the administration of Facility Engineering Service’s Architect/Engineer and Construction Contracts. The position supports and advances patient care by applying engineering and managerial skills to healthcare engineering as demonstrated by the following major responsibilities: Conducts capital asset and infrastructure planning and design for the medical facility spanning initial strategic planning – concept development – design – construction – and effective implementation of complex buildings – utilities – and medical support systems
Manages 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 standards
Performs healthcare engineering project construction management and post project activities while ensuring continuity of building and utility services for medical facility operations
Assists in the provision of a continuing education program for clinical staff and maintenance personnel addressing the principles and application of building and utility systems in the delivery of health care
This includes a curriculum that addresses the safe and effective use of medical gases – emergency power – ventilation – and other healthcare infrastructure related technology
This requires skill to effectively communicate – both orally and in writing – with a wide variety of individuals – including technical and professional clinical staff – to communicate technical information
Assists in development and implementation of the environment of care program that meets current Joint Commission – Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – College of American Pathologists (CAP) – NFPA – and VA requirements – particularly as it relates to construction safety and infection control
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:30am‑4:00pm
Relocation Incentive: May be Authorized Permanent Change of Station: Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
When 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 experience
Parental 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 child
Child 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 $416.66
Retirement: 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: AD‑HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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Healthcare Engineer-Project Engineer
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs .
Pay range : Base pay from $61,885.00/yr to $139,759.00/yr.
Summary This position performs project planning - produces designs, manages designs, manages construction, and provides construction administration for Minor Construction Projects – Non‑Recurring Maintenance (NRM) 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 Clinic.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education: 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 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 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
NOTE: 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 as outlined in paragraph 3.b
of this appendix
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‑07 Experience: None beyond the basic requirements
Assignment: At the entry level – Healthcare Engineers serve in a career development position – performing under close supervision of a supervisor or qualified individual who reviews and ensures the employee meets competency requirements
At the entry level – they perform general healthcare engineering assignments to gain knowledge and experience necessary to support engineering operations – project management and compliance
Developmental assignments include – but are not limited to – assessing healthcare facility programs and making recommendations to assure compliance with relevant regulations – guidelines and standards
Applying engineering and code related knowledge to support the operational engineering requirements of the healthcare system
And preparing material on current technical topics and trends for presentation to the supervisor
Healthcare Engineer – GS‑09 Experience or Education: Candidates at this level must meet one of the following: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade
OR Master of Engineering degree or Master of Architecture degree or Master of Science degree in Engineering or a related field of study as outlined in paragraph 3.b OR Bachelor’s degree as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1) plus two full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education in a related field of study – provided the applicant’s total background demonstrates the core competencies for GS‑09 level assignment
*In addition to the experience or education above – the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of the principles – theories – concepts and practices of the engineering profession
Ability to interpret relevant codes – regulations – guidelines and standards to make recommendations to assure compliance with healthcare facility programs
Ability to understand the operational professional engineering needs of clinical services in the healthcare system
Ability to prepare material on current technical topics and trends for presentation to other technical staff and mid‑level hospital management and to keep abreast of changes in engineering technology related to a healthcare facility
Assignment: At the developmental level 1 – Healthcare Engineers receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision
Employees complete technical assignments in the engineering field as assigned by senior Healthcare Engineers and may be required to rotate through – and participate in – the operations of other hospital services
At the GS‑9 grade level – employees function in a developmental capacity with oversight by a supervisor for more complex assignments
Healthcare Engineer – GS‑11 Experience or Education: Candidates at this level must meet one of the following: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade
OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Engineering or a related field of engineering as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1)
OR Master of Engineering degree – Master of Architecture degree – Master of Science degree in Engineering or a related field of study as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1) – plus 1 full year of progressively higher‑level graduate education in a related field of study – provided the applicant’s total background demonstrates the knowledge – skills and abilities for GS‑11 level assignment
OR Bachelor’s degree as outlined in paragraph 3.b.(1) plus 3 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education in a related field of study – provided the applicant’s total background demonstrates the knowledge – skills and abilities for GS‑11 level assignment
*In addition to the experience or education above – the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of either mechanical – electrical – structural – civil or other engineering/architectural principles – practices and their applications in the healthcare environment
Knowledge of basic project management principles as applied to the healthcare setting
Ability to apply healthcare engineering related standards – codes – policies and regulations – inclusive of – state and local codes
Ability to communicate effective orally and in writing with internal and external customers with tact and diplomacy
Ability to develop material for clinical or administrative staff that addresses the principles and application of engineering technology and/or theory used in healthcare
Ability to advise staff on emerging engineering technology related to a healthcare facility – while keeping abreast of changes in such technology and utilizing the information to solve healthcare facility engineering challenges
Assignment: At developmental level 2 – Healthcare Engineers function on a semi-independent basis with limited oversight by senior Healthcare Engineers
They conduct audits and inspections of worksites to assure compliance – prepare reports and findings – devise solutions and implement corrective actions with limited oversight
They perform project management related to the healthcare setting with limited oversight
Requirements continue in Education section below.
Responsibilities
Duties will vary by grade – but at the GS‑12 level: The position 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 regulations which are applicable to the engineering construction industries Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – American National Standards Institute (ANSI) – and others
The position serves as a healthcare engineering advisor – engineer consultant – engineer designer – contract administrator – project manager – construction coordinator – and instructor during the design and construction of all projects assigned
The position is responsible for providing healthcare engineering support to all assigned projects
The position is responsible for performing the duties of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on professional design and construction projects – training service staff on technical issues and assisting the service staff on the completion of technical and administrative issues regarding infrastructure related operations of the medical facility. The position serves as resident and program engineer consisting of the planning – design – and overseeing of major healthcare system projects
Oversees Professional Architecture/Engineering (A/E) and Construction contracts to ensure the contractor is in compliance with all contractual requirements – healthcare regulations and codes – specifications and schedules are met in accordance with the government’s requirements for VA owned and leased facilities. The position maintains COR certification to oversee the administration of Facility Engineering Service’s Architect/Engineer and Construction Contracts. The position supports and advances patient care by applying engineering and managerial skills to healthcare engineering as demonstrated by the following major responsibilities: Conducts capital asset and infrastructure planning and design for the medical facility spanning initial strategic planning – concept development – design – construction – and effective implementation of complex buildings – utilities – and medical support systems
Manages 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 standards
Performs healthcare engineering project construction management and post project activities while ensuring continuity of building and utility services for medical facility operations
Assists in the provision of a continuing education program for clinical staff and maintenance personnel addressing the principles and application of building and utility systems in the delivery of health care
This includes a curriculum that addresses the safe and effective use of medical gases – emergency power – ventilation – and other healthcare infrastructure related technology
This requires skill to effectively communicate – both orally and in writing – with a wide variety of individuals – including technical and professional clinical staff – to communicate technical information
Assists in development and implementation of the environment of care program that meets current Joint Commission – Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – College of American Pathologists (CAP) – NFPA – and VA requirements – particularly as it relates to construction safety and infection control
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:30am‑4:00pm
Relocation Incentive: May be Authorized Permanent Change of Station: Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
When 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 experience
Parental 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 child
Child 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 $416.66
Retirement: 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: AD‑HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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