USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Supervisory Healthcare Engineer - Assistant Chief
Martinez, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$163K/yr - $212K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Supervisory Healthcare Engineer to serve as the Assistant Chief for the Engineering Service at the VA Northern California Healthcare System. The role involves overseeing professional engineering programs, including maintenance, utility operations, energy management, and construction project management at a VA Medical Center and its affiliated clinics.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as key managerial advisor reporting directly to the Chief Engineer
Acts in the full authority and capacity of the Chief in his or her absence, and is relied on for authoritative advice on all aspects of engineering matters
Provides management support and technical expert consultation to the Chief Engineer
Plans, organizes, directs, evaluates, and management process for the Engineering Service that includes setting qualitative and quantitative standards
Oversees human resources management matters for the services, including development and implementation of succession and workforce plans
Supports the VISN Capital and Energy Engineers in the administration of the programs
Serves as a member of and routinely participates on VISN and national committees and work groups
Supports the Strategic Capital Investment Planning (SCIP) process as part of the Medical Center planning team
Creates and supports programs to ensure the healthcare system manages and maintains fire safety equipment, systems, and life safety building features
Identifies risks associated with highly sophisticated utility systems and the general physical environment
Provides professional engineering direction to ensure compliance with legislative and accrediting requirements at the Medical Center
Maintaining effective relations with local Government agencies, Labor Unions, Professional Engineering Societies, Affiliated Universities, Research Program Leaders and other interested organizations as required
Maintaining the precisely controlled research laboratory environment, where advanced equipment and instrumentation is utilized in conducting VA Research Programs
Provides for the budgeting and financial management for Engineering Service
Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements related to all areas of the facility and all facets of Engineering Service
Plans and/or accomplishes special projects
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
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 from an accredited institution
Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination with a bachelor's degree
Evidence of current professional registration or licensure as a Professional Engineer or Architect
Foreign Education: 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
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements
English Language Proficiency: Healthcare Engineer candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English
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
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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