Healthcare Engineer

Full Job Description

The position serves as a Project Engineer at the Dayton VAMC.

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 the medical center and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: You must be a citizen of the United States English Language Proficiency: Candidates will not be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C.

chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English.

See Chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture: 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 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 from any State, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico.

GS-07 Healthcare Engineer (Entry Level Developmental) - No additional requirements beyond the basic requirements.

GS-09 Healthcare Engineer (Developmental) - Experience/Education Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-09 you must meet one of the following: You must have at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7) 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 basic requirements; OR Bachelor's degree as outlined in paragraph basic requirements 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

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.

GS-11 Healthcare Engineer (Developmental) Experience Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-11 you must meet one of the following: You must have at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) OR Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree in Engineering or a related field of engineering as outlined in basic requirements; OR Master of Engineering degree, Master of Architecture degree, Master of Science degree in Engineering or a related field of study as outlined in basic requirements, 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 basic requirements 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

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.

GS-12 Healthcare Engineer (Full Performance Level) Experience Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-12 you must possess at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

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 environment.

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.

Knowledge of construction standards, methods, practices and techniques, materials and equipment to determine compliance with engineering regulations and standards.

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.

Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects and inspections while prioritizing resources against approved scopes of work, contract documents and budgets.

Ability to organize and lead multi-disciplinary task forces with members from different departments and divisions, as well as design and construction firms.

References: VA Handbook 5005/150 Part II Appendix G72 HEALTHCARE ENGINEER QUALIFICATION STANDARD The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Major Duties:

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as a program engineer (progressing from entry-level to full performance) responsible for planning, design, and oversight of healthcare system projects, including Minor Construction, Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM), Station Level Projects, and Leases.

Oversees Professional Architecture/Engineering (A/E) and Construction contracts to ensure contractors comply with all contractual requirements, healthcare regulations and codes, specifications, and schedules in accordance with VA standards for owned and leased facilities.

Provides engineering support to maintain construction specifications and drawings and a technical reference library of codes, standards, and regulations applicable to healthcare construction (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, ANSI).

Serves as a member or chairperson of the Integrated Project Team (IPT), comprised of diverse and multi-discipline professional team members, coordinating project phases from initial planning and concept development through design, construction, activation, and post-project activities.

Conducts capital asset and infrastructure planning and design for medical facilities, including complex buildings, utilities, and medical support systems, ensuring continuity of building and utility services for medical facility operations.

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, including inspections, contractor oversight, and resolution of unforeseen issues, while maintaining patient safety and operational continuity.

Assists in the provision of continuing education programs for clinical staff and maintenance personnel addressing the principles and application of building and utility systems in healthcare delivery (e.g., medical gases, emergency power, ventilation), requiring effective oral and written communication skills.

[Assists in development and implementation of the Environment of Care program that meets current Joint Commission, FDA, CAP, NFPA, and VA requirements, particularly as it relates to construction safety and infection control.

Supports compliance with information security requirements for engineering databases and building automation systems, including documentation of backup and disaster recovery protocols.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0700-1530, 0730-1600, 0800-1630, or 0830-1700 Telework/Remote: This position is not a telework/remote position. Virtual: This position is not a virtual position.

Position Description Title/PD#: Healthcare Engineer/PD91334S Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Promotion Potential This position has promotion potential to the full performance level of GS-12 without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.

Selection at a lower grade level (GS-07, GS-09, or GS-11) does not guarantee promotion; advancement is contingent upon demonstrated ability to perform higher-level duties, meeting time-in-grade requirements, and satisfactory performance