Rehabilitation Engineer

tsu.edu; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) is seeking an experienced engineer to oversee the planning, design, costs, and coordination of construction and maintenance projects for disability-related facilities.

Under limited supervision, you will lead assessments, coordinate with vendors, supervise residential modifications, mobility and assistive technology services, and ensure compliance with building codes and ADA standards. Travel throughout eastern Georgia is required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree is required.
• Four years of job-related engineering experience or two years at Engineering 3 level (ETP042) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversees engineering of plans, designs, costs and coordination of construction/maintenance.
• Administers residential modification services including vendor coordination, bids, contracts, and inspections.
• Manages mobility and assistive technology services, including assessments, fittings and training.
• Coordinates with physicians, therapists, vendors and consumers for independent driving and related services.
• Designs and fabricates prototype equipment as needed.

Skills

Engineering principles

Project coordination

Teamwork and cooperation

Accountability

Judgment and decision making

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

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:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Performing job site assessments to address barriers in the workplace and use sound engineering principles when making recommendations to the field staff.
2. Performing home site assessments to address access needs as they relate to employment while collaborating with Occupational Therapist and Rehabilitation Technologist.
3. 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.
4. Administer the department’s AgrAbility Services while collaborating with members of the Assistive Work Technology Team.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Design, plan and coordinate services for special tooling, equipment and accommodations needed for persons with disabilities which are not commercially available.
9. 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:

1. Customer Service
2. Teamwork and Cooperation
3. Accountability
4. Results Orientation
5. 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:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the required education and experience, possess one or more of the following:

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 upon 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.

Reasonable Accommodations:

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request a reasonable accommodation during any step in the hiring process, please contact our HR Team at [e-mail].

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.