- Position Title
- Healthcare Engineer
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTB-11669895-23-JRB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, November 2, 2023 to Monday, September 30, 2024
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1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
3.
Are you willing to accept the conditions of employment as indicated in the announcement?
Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY TO PREVENT DISQUALIFICATION
1. Your resume must contain the following information for each work experience listed:
2. All applicants must submit a transcript as part of their application package. Transcripts may be unofficial, but must indicate the education/training program was completed satisfactorily.
3. All applicants must submit a NEW or VERY RECENTLY COMPLETED (within the past 90 days) VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations.
4. Current/Former Federal employees must submit their most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that shows job title, grade, type of service (Competitive or Excepted), and tenure. NOTE: Not all SF-50's contain this information. If your most recent SF-50 does not have all of this information, submit an ADDITIONAL SF-50 that does. If applicable, additional SF-50s should ALSO be submitted to clearly demonstrate one year of experience at the next lower grade.
1. Your resume must contain the following information for each work experience listed:
- Name of employing agency/organization
- Job title
- Dates employed (list as FROM month/year TO month/year)
- Hours worked per week (CRUCIAL information - your length of experience cannot be accurately determined without this information)
- Duties performed (be as DETAILED as possible; your description of your work experience should reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position, as listed in the Qualifications section of the announcement)
2. All applicants must submit a transcript as part of their application package. Transcripts may be unofficial, but must indicate the education/training program was completed satisfactorily.
3. All applicants must submit a NEW or VERY RECENTLY COMPLETED (within the past 90 days) VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations.
4. Current/Former Federal employees must submit their most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that shows job title, grade, type of service (Competitive or Excepted), and tenure. NOTE: Not all SF-50's contain this information. If your most recent SF-50 does not have all of this information, submit an ADDITIONAL SF-50 that does. If applicable, additional SF-50s should ALSO be submitted to clearly demonstrate one year of experience at the next lower grade.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY. Healthcare Engineers must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
2.
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT. In order to qualify for this position, you must have either
(1) 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.
OR
(2) 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
(3) 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.
Foreign Education. To be creditable, 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 and such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to a Bachelor's degree as outlined in item (1) in the Basic Education Requirement section below. (DOCUMENTATION OF EQUIVALENCY IS REQUIRED)
Please note: Transcripts and/or evidence of certification or licensure must be submitted as part of your application.
Do you meet the basic education requirement in any manner defined above?
(1) 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.
OR
(2) 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
(3) 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.
Foreign Education. To be creditable, 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 and such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to a Bachelor's degree as outlined in item (1) in the Basic Education Requirement section below. (DOCUMENTATION OF EQUIVALENCY IS REQUIRED)
Please note: Transcripts and/or evidence of certification or licensure must be submitted as part of your application.
Do you meet the basic education requirement in any manner defined above?
3.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-9 (Development Level 1) Experience or Education. Candidates for this level must meet one of the following:
(1) One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade;
OR
(2) Master of Engineering degree or Master of Architecture degree or Master of Science degree in Engineering or a related field of study as outlined in the Basic Education Requirement paragraph above;
OR
(3) Bachelor's degree as outlined in the Basic Education Requirement paragraph, plus two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a related field of study, provided the applicant's total background demonstrates the core competencies for GS-09 level assignment.
Do you meet the minimum requirements for GS-9 in any manner defined above?
(1) One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade;
OR
(2) Master of Engineering degree or Master of Architecture degree or Master of Science degree in Engineering or a related field of study as outlined in the Basic Education Requirement paragraph above;
OR
(3) Bachelor's degree as outlined in the Basic Education Requirement paragraph, plus two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a related field of study, provided the applicant's total background demonstrates the core competencies for GS-09 level assignment.
Do you meet the minimum requirements for GS-9 in any manner defined above?
4.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) for GS-9. In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(1) Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of the engineering profession.
(2) Ability to interpret relevant codes, regulations, guidelines and standards to make recommendations to assure compliance with healthcare facility programs.
(3) Ability to understand the operational professional engineering needs of clinical services in the healthcare system.
(4) Ability to prepare material on current technical topics and trends for presentation to other technical staff and mid-level hospital management and to keep abreast of changes in engineering technology related to a healthcare facility.
Please note: Your description of your work experience(s) in your resume should reflect the KSAs listed above.
Do you possess all of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above?
(1) Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of the engineering profession.
(2) Ability to interpret relevant codes, regulations, guidelines and standards to make recommendations to assure compliance with healthcare facility programs.
(3) Ability to understand the operational professional engineering needs of clinical services in the healthcare system.
(4) Ability to prepare material on current technical topics and trends for presentation to other technical staff and mid-level hospital management and to keep abreast of changes in engineering technology related to a healthcare facility.
Please note: Your description of your work experience(s) in your resume should reflect the KSAs listed above.
Do you possess all of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above?
5.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-11 (Developmental Level 2) Education or Experience. Candidates at this level must meet one of the following:
(1) One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade;
OR
(2) Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Engineering or a related field of engineering as outlined in the Basic Education Requirement paragraph;
OR
(3) Master of Engineering degree, Master of Architecture degree, Master of Science degree in Engineering or a related field of study as outlined in the Basic Education Requirement paragraph, plus 1 full year of progressively higher-level graduate education in a related field of study, provided the applicant's total background demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities for GS-11 level assignment.
OR
(4) Bachelor's degree as outlined in the Basic Education Requirement paragraph, plus 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a related field of study, provided the applicant's total background demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities for GS-11 level assignment.
Do you meet the minimum requirements for GS-11 in any manner defined above?
(1) One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade;
OR
(2) Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Engineering or a related field of engineering as outlined in the Basic Education Requirement paragraph;
OR
(3) Master of Engineering degree, Master of Architecture degree, Master of Science degree in Engineering or a related field of study as outlined in the Basic Education Requirement paragraph, plus 1 full year of progressively higher-level graduate education in a related field of study, provided the applicant's total background demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities for GS-11 level assignment.
OR
(4) Bachelor's degree as outlined in the Basic Education Requirement paragraph, plus 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a related field of study, provided the applicant's total background demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities for GS-11 level assignment.
Do you meet the minimum requirements for GS-11 in any manner defined above?
6.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) for GS-11. In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of either mechanical, electrical, structural, civil or other engineering/architectural principles, practices and their applications in the healthcare environment.
(b) Knowledge of basic project management principles as applied to the healthcare setting.
(c) Ability to apply healthcare engineering related standards, codes, policies and regulations, inclusive of, state and local codes.
(d) Ability to communicate effective orally and in writing with internal and external customers with tact and diplomacy.
(e) Ability to develop material for clinical or administrative staff that addresses the principles and application of engineering technology and/or theory used in healthcare.
(f) Ability to advise staff on emerging engineering technology related to a healthcare facility, while keeping abreast of changes in such technology and utilizing the information to solve healthcare facility engineering challenges.
Please note: Your description of your work experience(s) in your resume should reflect the KSAs listed above.
Do you possess all of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above?
(a) Knowledge of either mechanical, electrical, structural, civil or other engineering/architectural principles, practices and their applications in the healthcare environment.
(b) Knowledge of basic project management principles as applied to the healthcare setting.
(c) Ability to apply healthcare engineering related standards, codes, policies and regulations, inclusive of, state and local codes.
(d) Ability to communicate effective orally and in writing with internal and external customers with tact and diplomacy.
(e) Ability to develop material for clinical or administrative staff that addresses the principles and application of engineering technology and/or theory used in healthcare.
(f) Ability to advise staff on emerging engineering technology related to a healthcare facility, while keeping abreast of changes in such technology and utilizing the information to solve healthcare facility engineering challenges.
Please note: Your description of your work experience(s) in your resume should reflect the KSAs listed above.
Do you possess all of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above?
7.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-12. In order to qualify for this level you must have one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade, AND must fully demonstrate the following KSAs:
(1) Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil and other engineering/architectural principles, practices and their applications in the healthcare environment.
(2) 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.
(3) Knowledge of construction standards, methods, practices and techniques, materials and equipment to determine compliance with engineering regulations and standards.
(4) 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.
(5) Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects and inspections while prioritizing resources against approved scopes of work, contract documents and budgets.
(6) Ability to organize and lead multi-disciplinary task forces with members from different departments and divisions, as well as design and construction firms.
Please note: Your description of your work experience(s) in your resume should reflect the KSAs listed above.
Do you have one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, that demonstrates all of the KSAs listed above?
(1) Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil and other engineering/architectural principles, practices and their applications in the healthcare environment.
(2) 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.
(3) Knowledge of construction standards, methods, practices and techniques, materials and equipment to determine compliance with engineering regulations and standards.
(4) 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.
(5) Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects and inspections while prioritizing resources against approved scopes of work, contract documents and budgets.
(6) Ability to organize and lead multi-disciplinary task forces with members from different departments and divisions, as well as design and construction firms.
Please note: Your description of your work experience(s) in your resume should reflect the KSAs listed above.
Do you have one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, that demonstrates all of the KSAs listed above?