Supervisory Healthcare Engineer (Detail/Temporary Promotion NTE 120 Days)

Veterans Health Administration • Tuskegee, AL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a detail or temporary promotion for up to 120 days. The detail or temporary promotion may be extended without competition, and the incumbent may be converted to a permanent appointment without further competition. Applicants applying for a competitive detail must obtain approval from their current supervisor and provide documentation of approval.

The position oversees construction projects and contract engineers, coordinates with VISN Leadership and Contracting to keep projects on track, and manages the Engineering Service Projects Section. It plans, organizes, directs, evaluates, and manages section operations, including setting qualitative and quantitative standards. The incumbent provides professional and technical direction and review for engineering programs across disciplines including architecture, civil, energy, electrical, mechanical, structural, environmental, fire safety, and safety engineering.

The incumbent coordinates complex equipment installations with Healthcare Technology Management Service and the National Acquisition Center, works with internal and external customers to meet project needs, manages personnel functions, and provides technical advice on engineering matters and capital planning. The role supports the Strategic Capital Investment Planning process and participates in station, VISN, and national committees and work groups.

The position provides professional engineering direction to ensure compliance with legislative and accrediting requirements for design and construction projects, oversees engineering, architectural, and construction administration, and implements the Medical Center's capital improvement program. Duties include coordinating construction and renovation activities, conducting site visits, preparing technical and financial documentation, developing cost estimates and specifications, managing budgets, and supervising subordinate staff.

The work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and may change based on agency needs. Telework is unavailable, and the position is not virtual. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or architecture from an appropriately accredited program; alternatively, a bachelor's degree and passing Fundamentals of Engineering Examination, or current Professional Engineer or Architect registration or licensure.
• Foreign engineering or architecture education must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree; foreign-education documentation requirements apply.
• One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level for GS-13.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis techniques for managing workload, quality, performance, and productivity.
• Knowledge of managing department resources, including finances, space, equipment, supplies, schedules, and staffing.
• Knowledge of supervisory duties, including work assignments, evaluations, staff selection, training and development, awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions.
• Skill in communication and managing interpersonal relationships with employees, team leaders, labor representatives, and managers.
• Ability to balance responsibilities, prioritize and delegate work, meet deadlines, analyze organizational problems, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to draft or recommend local policies or directives related to healthcare engineering management.
• Ability to assess evolving situations and use initiative, self-direction, and assigned resources to resolve them.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• For the supervisory assignment, higher-level duties must be a major duty performed at least 25% of the time, and supervision of staff must occur at least 25% of the time.
• Attach transcripts; applicants qualifying through current professional registration or licensure must attach evidence.
• Current VHA employees may qualify under the stated grandfathering provision if they meet its criteria.
• Must meet applicable physical requirements under VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
• Must complete a background/security investigation and online onboarding; acceptable identification is required.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• A one- or two-year trial period is required, during which continued employment is evaluated.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Engineering experience managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects and contract engineers, and coordinate with VISN Leadership and Contracting to keep projects on track.
• Plan, organize, direct, evaluate, and manage the Engineering Service Projects Section, including setting qualitative and quantitative standards.
• Provide professional and technical guidance and review for engineering programs across multiple disciplines.
• Coordinate complex equipment installations with Healthcare Technology Management Service and the National Acquisition Center.
• Work with peers and internal and external customers to meet project needs.
• Manage human resource functions, including hiring, performance, training, and development; supervise and coordinate subordinate activities and approve leave.
• Provide technical advice on engineering issues, including strategic capital planning, asset inventory and surveys, deferred maintenance, and related topics.
• Mentor staff and participate in station, VISN, and national committees and work groups.
• Support the Strategic Capital Investment Planning process; discuss proposed capital projects and prepare preliminary designs for major alterations, improvements, and additions.
• Ensure design and construction projects comply with legislative and accrediting requirements.
• Provide engineering, architectural, and construction administration oversight and implement the Medical Center's capital improvement program.
• Advise on facility and structure design and construction in a large geographical region and complex functional specialization.
• Coordinate scheduling and layout of operations and inspect and surveil materials, methods, and equipment used in construction and renovation.
• Develop technical data for formal specifications, including materials, sizes, dimensions, quantities, and costs.
• Conduct site visits and develop competitive bidding cost estimates.
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, estimates, fact sheets, status reports, and schedules.
• Perform research, analysis, budgeting, financial management, and special-project work; formulate, present, and execute budgets.
• Negotiate and coordinate adjustments or reprogramming in response to project changes or requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and employment status.
• Selected applicants may qualify to receive credit for prior work or military service toward annual leave accrual, subject to request and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager