Rehabilitation Engineer

Georgia Department of Revenue; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is seeking a Rehabilitation Engineer to oversee plans, designs, costs, and the coordination of construction and maintenance activities at client sites throughout Eastern Georgia. This role may lead staff and requires frequent travel and strong collaboration with Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Technologists.

Responsibilities include residential modification coordination, assistive work technology programs, vehicle and mobility service

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong knowledge of Federal, State and Local Building Codes, and ADA codes as they apply to construction projects.
• Working knowledge of body anatomy and disabilities.
• Working fluency in ASL is a plus.
• An active ATP Certification

Responsibilities

• 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 with 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.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork and Cooperation

Accountability

Results Orientation

Judgment and Decision Making

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Four years of job-related experience

Job description

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Job Title:

Rehabilitation Engineer

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000000429

Number of Openings:

1

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, overseesthe engineering of plans, designs, costs and the coordination ofconstruction and/or maintenance activities. May also serve as a lead worker providing training to staff.

Essential Functions:

Reasonableaccommodationsmay 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 organizingassessmentsand obtaining necessary bids to complete services, drafting vendor contracts, overseeing home modifications and final inspection.

4. Administer the department’sAgrAbilityServices 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,vendorsand 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 consultationwithfield staff and consumersregardingassistive 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 andaccommodationsneeded forpersonswith 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 orcontaina comprehensivelistingof activities, duties or responsibilities that arerequiredofthe 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 orengineering technology from an ABET-accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at thelower-levelEngineering 3 (ETP042) or equivalent position.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Preference will be given to applicantswho, in addition to meeting the required educationand experience,possessone or more of the following:

1. Bio Medical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical and electricaldesignand fabrication experience in addressing barriers faced by individuals with disabilities.

2. Twoyears 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 activeATP Certification

Supervisory Responsibility:

Nonerequiredfor this position.

Work Environment:

This joboperatesin afield-based work environmentthat involveshands-onwork at client sites or remote locations.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required totalk or hear. The employeefrequentlyis required tostand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employeeis occasionally required tosit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to50pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperceptionand ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

This is a 40-hour workweek requirement. The position may involve managing ahigh-volumeworkload anddemandsa high levelof accuracy while working with deadlines. Regular attendance is an important part of being successful in this position.Reasonableaccommodationscan be made available to qualified individuals uponrequest.

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 positionoccasionallyrequires long hours and weekend work.

Travel:

Travel isrequiredduring the business day, though the role can become travel-intensive without-of-areatrips.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Nonerequiredfor 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, andadditionalchecksrequiredfor 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:

GVRAprovides 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 Agencyoperatesfive 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.