Qualifications

Applicants 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 Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Must possess a 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 Have 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
• (Note: Supporting documentation must be provided at the time of application.) Or Possess a 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: Supporting documentation must be provided at the time of application.) In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12)
• -AND- In addition to meeting the experience for the GS-13 level, do you possess the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities? Knowledge of the management of overall healthcare system resources, (i.e., finances, space, equipment, supplies, schedules and staffing)
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil and other engineering/architectural principles, practices and their applications as related to healthcare facilities
• Skill in using effective communication in managing interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers, stakeholders, executive leadership, labor representatives and managers
• Skill in balancing priorities, delegating tasks and meeting multiple competing deadlines
• Skill in interpreting broad or general national policies and guidelines and adapting/applying them to specific compliant programs at the local healthcare system
• Skill in recognizing and assessing evolving scenarios, utilizing initiative, self-direction and assigned resources to affect resolutions
• Ability to analyze complex organizational problems and develop and implement effective solutions that result in efficient operations
• Ability to anticipate, develop and implement strategies in meeting the healthcare system's short term and long-term strategic goals in a highly fluid environment
• Ability to ensure compliance with healthcare industry standards and regulatory agency and organization (including but not limited to TJC, OSHA, NFPA, etc.), regulations, requirements, guides, policies, procedures, directives and general medical program requirements as they relate to healthcare engineering
• Ability to interview candidates for positions, recommend appointments, advancements, or when appropriate, disciplinary actions
• evaluate performance and identify continuing education and training needs
• Ability to obtain the required VHA Certifications: FAC-COR, FAC-P/PM and FE-C VHA within one (1) year of employment
• Preferred: 5+ years of experience as a supervisory engineer
• 3-5 years experience in a healthcare hospital setting
• Familiar with healthcare accrediting bodies to include OSHA and the Joint Commission (TJC) and a variety of other prevailing codes and standards
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil and other engineering/architectural principles, practices and their applications as related to healthcare facilities.