USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Healthcare Engineer(Energy)
Prescott, Arizona, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$134K/yr - $174K/yr
1+ years expThe Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) is recruiting for a Healthcare Engineer (Energy Manager) to be part of the Facilities Management Service, located in Prescott, AZ. The position serves as the resident expert within the Medical Center in support of Veterans Integrated Services Networks (VISNs), VA Center Office (VACO), and Executive Office of the President execution of Law, Executive Order or VA Policy in which Energy Management is the primary concern.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Familiarizes self with how their activities impact VA's goal to provide efficient operations including utility systems optimization, water reductions, and resiliency addressing Climate Change
Evaluates energy conservation measures as they apply to the health care system's existing energy systems and makes recommendations for implementation
Determines the requirements for healthcare projects in relation to the needs of the Healthcare System, inclusive of the parent site, as well as off-site locations under the auspice of the Healthcare System, whether VA owned or leased
Provides a broad review of all disciplines of Engineering when applied to a healthcare environment to support construction document reviews and preparation
Performs evaluations on medical care programs and services to ensure assigned projects are aligned and support the healthcare organization's needs and requirements for expansion of service and/or efficient flow of operation
Uses engineering judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in deviating from established methods to modify, adapt, and/or refine broader guidelines to resolve specific complex or intricate issues and problems, research trends and patterns; develop new methods and criteria; or propose new policies and sound practices
Provides technical troubleshooting techniques to evaluate and provide in-depth forensic data to why specialized medical systems, utility and/or components of the facility have failed
Provides direction and guidance to the contractor for construction within the facility
Performs scheduling and layout of construction operations, and inspection and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction
Assists on the medical center construction projects, space functional changes, and associated planning with respect to medical technologies and medical-related technologies
Provides project management for the planning, construction design reviews, construction and equipment installation including, but not limited to: cardiac catheterization laboratories, operating rooms, pharmacy compounding suites, sterile processing facilities, radiology suites, and computer systems
Assists in monitoring and reporting on construction and utilities management program that allows the Veterans Health Administration to meet the requirements set by accrediting organizations such as The Joint Commission (TJC)
Shares responsibility in ensuring that information security issues are managed effectively for engineering databases and building automation systems
Qualification
Required
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education. Candidates must meet at least one of the requirements below: 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 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
English Language Proficiency. Healthcare Engineer candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403 (f)
Experience. 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 in the healthcare environment
Knowledge of healthcare industry standards and related regulatory agency and organization (including, but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), etc.) regulations, requirements, guides, policies, procedures, directives, standards and general medical program requirements as they relate to healthcare engineering
Knowledge of construction standards, methods, practices and techniques, materials and equipment to determine compliance with engineering regulations and standards
Skill in researching and analyzing information, conditions, human factors and projections to make sound engineering and business recommendations and decisions to proactively identify problems and develop innovative solutions within the context of applicable rules, regulations and procedures
Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects and inspections while prioritizing resources against approved scopes of work, contract documents and budgets
Ability to organize and lead multi-disciplinary task forces with members from different departments and divisions, as well as design and construction firms
Preferred
Construction management and healthcare facility management
Benefits
37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
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
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
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