Chief, Healthcare Facilities Engineering

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Supervisory Healthcare Engineer (GS-14) to lead the Facilities Management Service across VA Medical Centers. Responsibilities include directing engineering programs, energy management, and construction project oversight to ensure uninterrupted patient care services.

Ideal candidates possess a PE/Architect licensure or FE/Engineer-in-Training, extensive healthcare facilities experience, and proven leadership in large, complex environments.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture or professional registration/licensure as PE/Architect or FE/Engineer-in-Training.
• Experience in healthcare facilities management preferred; familiarity with federal procurement standards and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate performance of healthcare engineers; develop standards and perform evaluations.
• Direct facilities management including operations, maintenance, safety, and space management across healthcare facilities.
• Oversee major capital improvement projects, renovations, and construction with architects/contractors.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, NFPA, OSHA, CMS, VA TIL and related guidelines.
• Develop and monitor facilities budgets, service contracts, and procurement actions.

Skills

Healthcare engineering

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Emergency preparedness

Facilities management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

Tools

Building automation systems

Work order platforms

Space utilization tools

Project management software

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Supervisory Healthcare Engineer (GS-14) to lead the Facilities Management Service across VA Medical Centers. Responsibilities include directing engineering programs, energy management, and construction project oversight to ensure uninterrupted patient care services.

Ideal candidates possess a PE/Architect licensure or FE/Engineer-in-Training, extensive healthcare facilities experience, and proven leadership in large, complex environments.