Rehabilitation Engineer

Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency seeks a Rehabilitation Engineer to oversee the engineering of plans, designs, costs and the coordination of construction and/or maintenance activities. May also serve as a lead worker providing training to staff.

The position requires frequent travel primarily throughout Eastern Georgia and offers a full-time, field-based role with competitive compensation. You will manage residential modifications, mobility services, and collaboration with medical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or ABET-accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Engineering 3 (ETP042) or equivalent position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering plans/designs, costs, and coordination of construction/maintenance. Lead training for staff.
• Perform site and home assessments to address accessibility and employment needs in coordination with OT and Rehabilitation Technologist.
• Administer residential modification services, coordinate vendors/consumers, draft contracts, oversee installations and inspections.
• Coordinate AgrAbility Services and mobility/vehicle services, including assessments, specifications, and final fittings.
• Coordinate services for accommodations not commercially available, provide drawings/specifications, and fabricate prototype equipment.

Skills

Engineering principles

Site assessments

Project coordination

Training staff

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Bachelor's degree in engineering or civil engineering technology

Job description

Job Title:

Rehabilitation Engineer

Agency:

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$75,000.00

Job Description:

PLEASE NOTE: THE POSITION REQUIRES FREQUENT TRAVEL PRIMARILY THROUGHOUT EASTERN GEORGIA

Summary/Objective:

Under limited supervision, oversees the engineering of plans, designs, costs and the coordination of construction and/or maintenance activities. May also serve as a lead worker providing training to staff.

Essential Functions:

• Performing job site assessments to address barriers in the workplace and use sound engineering principles when making recommendations to the field staff.
• Performing home site assessments to address access needs as they relate to employment while collaborating with Occupational Therapist and Rehabilitation Technologist.
• Administer the department’s residential modification services to include coordination with state approved vendors, and consumers. Duties include organizing assessments and obtaining necessary bids to complete services, drafting vendor contracts, overseeing home modifications and final inspection.
• Administer the department’s AgrAbility Services while collaborating with members of the Assistive Work Technology Team.
• Administer the department’s vehicle services to include coordination with Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialists, NMEDA qualified vendors, and consumers. Duties include organizing assessment and training services, generation of modification specifications, overseeing installation of equipment and final inspection.
• Administer the department’s mobility services related to independent driving to include coordination with physicians, therapists, vendors and insurance representatives. Duties include scheduling and performing assessments, and final wheelchair fitting and delivery services.
• Performing assessments for education and transition services. Duties include consultation with field staff and consumers regarding assistive technology and other available accommodation resources. Administration of these services to include coordination with schools and training programs.
• Design, plan and coordinate services for special tooling, equipment and accommodations needed for persons with disabilities which are not commercially available.
• Provide drawings, specifications, and fabrication of prototype and deliverable equipment to consumers when customization is needed.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies:

• Customer Service
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Accountability
• Results Orientation
• Judgment and Decision Making

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology from an ABET-accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Engineering 3 (ETP042) or equivalent position.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 1. Bio Medical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical and electrical design and fabrication experience in addressing barriers faced by individuals with disabilities.
• 2. Two years of technical experience applying adaptive technologies or performing site accommodations for individuals with disabilities
• 3. Working knowledge of Federal, State and Local Building Codes, and ADA codes as those apply to construction projects.
• 4. Working knowledge of body anatomy and disabilities.
• 5. Working fluency in ASL is a plus.
• 6. An active ATP Certification

Supervisory Responsibility:

None required for this position.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a field-based work environment that involves hands-on work at client sites or remote locations.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

This is a 40-hour workweek requirement. The position may involve managing a high-volume workload and demands a high level of accuracy while working with deadlines. Regular attendance is an important part of being successful in this position. Reasonable accommodations can be made available to qualified individuals on request.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel:

Travel is required during the business day, though the role can become travel-intensive with out-of-area trips.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

None required for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

As a condition of employment with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, you must successfully complete a mandatory federal and national background check, pre-employment testing, and additional checks required for your job. All candidates interested in employment with The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency does not offer sponsorships for current or future employment visas (e.g., H-B1 employment visa).

AAP/EEO Statement:

GVRA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

GVRA:

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency operates five integrated and interdependent statutory programs that share a primary goal - to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. Our programs impact both employers and job seekers. Our bottom line is to tailor our services to fit your needs. And our promise to you is consistent professional service with responsive and responsible follow-up.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology from an ABET-accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience; or Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology from an ABET-accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience at the lower level Civil Engineering 3 (ETP042) or equivalent position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.