General Engineer.

National Cemetery Administration; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The National Cemetery Administration in Philadelphia seeks a General Project Engineer to lead NAD construction and environmental programs, coordinating with engineers, district directors, and central office staff.

You will oversee complex design projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide engineering analyses and plans. The role requires broad knowledge of environmental/general engineering within the NAD and strong cross‑agency collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Responsible for NAD Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) and Maintenance and Repair (M&R) construction programs.
• Oversee designated major/minor construction projects and the NAD Environmental Management Program.
• Provide engineering analyses, development, design and preparation of complete plans and specifications for NAD projects.
• Coordinate with Project Engineers, Resident Engineers, National Cemetery Administration Central Office PMs, Medical Center Directors, Cemetery Directors and NAD staff.
• Ensure compliance with local, county, state, and Federal building, safety, fire and environmental codes.
• Review discrepancy reports and perform environmental assessments of cemetery sites; coordinate with state regulators as needed.

Jobbeschreibung

Duties

Position is within the North Atlantic District (NAD) of the National Cemetery Administration located in Philadelphia, PA under the general administrative direction of the NAD Executive Director. The NAD provides support to 54 cemeteries in the North Atlantic Region. The incumbent is responsible for the districts Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) and Maintenance and Repair (M&R) construction programs; and designated major/minor construction projects; as well as all aspects of the NAD Environmental Management Program. The incumbent works with Project Engineers, Resident Engineers, National Cemetery Administration Central office Project Managers, Medical Center Directors, Cemetery Directors and NAD office staff. The assigned Engineer will provide needed professional engineering expertise in other areas. This includes, for example, special studies, cost comparisons, landscape plans, and General Operating Expense, NRM/M&R program. In accomplishing the above, the incumbent must be constantly alert to various local, county, state, and Federal, building, safety, fire and environmental codes throughout the NAD. Beyond the engineer duties associated directly with NAD construction projects, the duties of the incumbent are also to provide guidance and support to appropriate program officials in the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) and all of the Districts for national cemetery design and construction. Serves as a General Project Engineer who is responsible for the engineering analysis, development, design and the preparation of complete plans and specifications for new engineering projects within the NAD. In this capacity he/she is responsible for assisting the Senior Engineering in the oversight of all NAD construction projects. Assignments include all engineering design phases of complex construction, extension, alteration, maintenance, and repair projects. He/she is independently responsible and held accountable for determining necessary action in the development and completion of design projects, coordination of project staff that may include non-VA architects, engineers, and technicians. The incumbent must possess extensive knowledge of environmental/general engineering and how to appropriately apply that knowledge to special problems encountered in national cemeteries with specific knowledge of geographic concerns revenant to the NAD. Reviews discrepancy reports, investigation reports, inspection reports, and letters of inquiry of complaint regarding cemetery environmental issues, determines whether a source is in compliance or noncompliance and whether action taken or contemplated by state regulatory agency is technically adequate. Coordinates correction of discrepancies or insufficiencies with state regulatory agency. Conducts environmental assessments of cemetery sites, or coordinates assessment by contract, as needed to comply with applicable laws and regulations. Performs public outreach as needed.

Work schedule

Required to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. May include occasional weekends. Due to the mission of the National Cemetery, the cemetery cannot be closed for more than 2 consecutive days at any given time. Additionally, when a Federal holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, staff may be required to work on that holiday or a Saturday. All staff is required to work Memorial Day and Veteran's Day each year. Staff will be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary to meet the needs of the cemetery. Occasionally staff may be called back to the facility to perform emergency overtime work.

Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available

Telework: Not Available

Remote/Virtual: This is not