Supervisory Healthcare Engineer

Full Job Description

Supervisory Project Engineers serve as experts in the design of the medical care environment, including all hospital building features, automated building management, environmental control systems, and critical utility systems, as well as the oversight of related construction around healthcare environments.

*A Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate subject to approval, available funding, and in accordance with policy.** To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

01/30/2026 BASIC REQUIREMENTS. To qualify for appointment to this position, all applicants must possess the following: Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.).

Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). English Language Proficiency.

Healthcare Engineer candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture-Transcripts MUST BE submitted.

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.

**If claiming education or certification as proof of meeting basic requirements, documents are required to be submitted with application. 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. Note: The evaluation document must be submitted with your application. GRADE DETERMINATIONS.

In addition to the basic requirements for employment, candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at grade level specified. Supervisory Healthcare Engineer, GS-13.

Experience.

At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level which include but are not limited to the following: Healthcare Engineers demonstrate grasp of high order healthcare engineering.

They serve as institutional resources for healthcare delivery processes and systems, by leading healthcare engineering programs, technology assessments, integration planning and implementation of both current and emerging technologies.

Healthcare Engineers support the delivery of healthcare to Veterans by contributing to the education of clinical staff, planners and leadership to ensure safe and efficient healthcare delivery.

Healthcare Engineers plan, execute and document highly complex, multi-faceted healthcare facility construction projects and inspections while prioritizing resources against approved scopes of work, contract documents and budgets.

They identify problems and develop innovative solutions within the context of applicable rules, regulations and procedures, as it relates to the healthcare environment.

They work independently, under general supervision with wide latitude to exercise independent judgment. AND Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs on their resume and in their experience: Knowledge of data analysis techniques related to managing workload, quality, performance and productivity within the area of responsibility.

Knowledge related to the management of overall department resources, (i.e., finances space, equipment, supplies, schedules and staffing) at the local level.

Knowledge of the full range of supervisory duties, which include responsibility for assignment of work, performance evaluations, selection of staff, training and development, recommendation of awards, advancements and disciplinary actions.

Skill in using effective communication in managing interpersonal relationships, leading and dealing with employees, team leaders, labor representatives and managers.

Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems and develop and implement effective solutions that result in efficient operations.

Ability to draft and/or recommend local policies and/or directives related to healthcare engineering management.

Ability to recognize and assess evolving scenarios, utilizing initiative, self-direction and assigned resources to affect resolutions. Assignment.

At this grade level, Supervisory Healthcare Engineers are assigned at the facility level, supervising professional engineers and other support positions at GS-13 equivalent and below.

Supervisory Healthcare Engineers exercise the full range of supervisory responsibility to include development of performance standards and performance evaluations; recommendations for appointment, awards, advancements, and when appropriate, disciplinary actions; and identification of continuing training needs, etc.

They provide complex professional engineering advice to peers, subordinates and/or non-professional administrators/managers.

They review technical plans, specifications and analyses of design as submitted by subordinates.

Supervisory Healthcare Engineers provide professional advice to improve such plans, specifications and analyses.

They advise subordinate personnel on methods and procedures to be used in special studies on highly complex projects. Supervisory Healthcare Engineers oversee subordinate professionals' work.

They are the technical authority, providing expert advice pertaining to the maintenance of facilities, structures or landscapes that may involve large geographic regions.

Supervisory Healthcare Engineers review subordinates' activity plans, specifications and cost estimates for technical adequacy and feasibility.

They oversee maintenance standards for advanced equipment or systems technology. Supervisory Healthcare Engineers provide for the budgeting and financial management for engineering.

They supervise a staff to accomplish the construction work and maintenance of the organization. Reference: VA Handbook 5005/150 Appendix G-72.

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, training rooms, and libraries.

The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The Engineer must also work outdoors in all types of weather.

There may be occasional exposure to moderate risks or discomforts in storage areas or hazardous waste sites.

The 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.

Major Duties:

The Supervisory Project Engineer applies engineering concepts and methodologies to enhance the delivery of healthcare by providing a technologically advanced, safe, and reliable healthcare environment through design and construction.

This position serves as a supervisor within Engineering Service with responsibility for the Engineering and Construction Project Management section at a multi-faceted Bay Pines Medical Center, including outlying Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

The Supervisory Projects Engineer is a key engineering advisor reporting directly to the Chief of Engineering Service.

Engineering Project Management and Administration: Responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and management processes for the Engineering Service Project Section that includes setting qualitative and quantitative standards.

Provides guidance and review of professional engineering work in several disciplines such as; architecture, civil engineering, energy engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering, fire safety and safety engineering.

Within projects section, the Supervisory Projects Engineer is responsible for providing professional engineering direction to ensure compliance with legislative and accrediting requirements at the Medical Center for all design and construction projects.

The Supervisory Project Engineer provides technical advice on a wide range of engineering issues, including the Strategic Capital Investment Plan, Capital Asset Inventory, Capital Asset Resource Survey, Deferred Maintenance etc Provides Engineering/Architectural and Construction Administration Oversight: Advices subordinate personnel on methods and procedures to be used on highly complex projects.

Coordinates and oversees scheduling and layout of operations, inspection and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment used construction and renovation managed by subordinate engineers and engineering technicians.

Develops technical data regarding materials, sizes, dimensions, quantities, and costs to be incorporated in formal specifications.

Identified needs are individually transformed to engineering requirements, estimated, accomplished locally, or recommended as part of a comprehensive plan for agency funding.

Reviews and evaluates shop drawings, samples, and material certifications submitted by contractor for contract and performance requirements; recommending approval, rejection, or receipt.

Research, Analysis and Budgeting/Financial Management Work and Special Projects: Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements related to all areas of the facility and all facets of Project Engineering Section.

Researches and provides technical recommendations pertaining to a wide-range of national codes and standards including but not limited to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA, TJC, EPA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Provides budget formulations and justifications for projects, garnering approval, and execution within budgeted amounts; financial management; and financial reporting.

Work Schedule: 7:30am-4pm, Monday through Friday Telework: Not available Functional Statement #: 20611F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate subject to approval, available funding, and in accordance with policy.** Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate subject to approval, available funding, and in accordance with policy.** Additional Benefits: Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA 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) Total Rewards of Nonclinical Profession