USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Supervisory Healthcare Engineer-Chief of FMS
San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$133K/yr - $174K/yr
4+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Chief Engineer for Facility Management Service at the San Juan VA Medical Center. The role involves overseeing engineering programs related to maintenance, energy management, disaster preparedness, and more, ensuring compliance with standards and providing expert advice to management.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides for the budgeting and financial management for Facilities Management Service
Identifies functional requirements for current and future programs inclusive of life-cycle costs
Provides advice to management and program personnel on budgetary and finance issues
Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements related to all areas of the facility and all facets of Facilities Management Service
Provides expert analysis and advice on complex program issues. Based on operations and changing program requirements
Manages special projects for major office or program issues of broad impact
Conceives and implements new initiatives and projects to strengthen, facilitate, and integrate programs
Undertakes or participates in special projects, ongoing analyses, investigations, and initiatives that have high priority for high-level management
Identifies and determines training priorities, conducts and administers training programs, and develops and improves training guidance. May conduct classroom or other group-setting instruction
Serves as the Chief Engineer within a medical center/VISN/VACO hierarchy. In this capacity he meets regularly with other Engineers from across the country and VA Leadership from the Office of Capital Asset Management and Engineering Support (OCAMES)
Responsible for development and implementation of the Medical Center's capital improvement program
The Chief Engineer maintains constant surveillance of the entire facility's compliance with standards of Joint Commission and other accrediting and regulatory agencies related to Environment of Care
The Chief Engineer maintains close liaison with other service chiefs and with discipline-specific leadership
Conducts and directs special studies and analyses of complex problems relating to personnel requirements, space, equipment utilization, organizational alignment, and other areas of concern to Senior Leadership
The Chief Engineer develops solutions and resolves service problems, following the overall policies and regulations of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
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
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)
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture
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
One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil and other engineering/architectural principles, practices and their applications as related to healthcare facilities
Knowledge related to the management of overall healthcare system resources
Skill in using effective communication in managing interpersonal relationships
Skill in balancing multiple responsibilities, setting priorities, delegating tasks and projects
Skill in applying considerable independent judgment to interpret broad or general national policies and guidelines
Skill in recognizing and assessing evolving scenarios, utilizing initiative, and self-directing and assigning resources
Skill in complying with national internal and outside regulatory agency and organization regulations
Ability to anticipate, develop and implement strategies in meeting the healthcare system's short-term and long-term strategic goals
Ability to interview candidates for positions, recommend appointments, advancements, or when appropriate, disciplinary actions
Preferred
3 years of supervision
3 years of experience in Project Management
Benefits
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).
Telework: Available, Ad hoc.
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