Supervisory Healthcare Engineer

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Child care subsidy

Federal pension

Federal health benefits

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Syracuse VA Medical Center is seeking an Associate Chief Engineer - Maintenance and Operations to lead the Operations and Maintenance section across the Medical Center and related clinics.

The role requires broad engineering expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to manage contracts, resources, and safety compliance. Responsibilities include directing maintenance and construction programs, mentoring staff, and coordinating with executive leadership to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture or equivalent
• Professional licensure as PE or Architect preferred
• Experience in facilities, operations, or maintenance management

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Operations and Maintenance program for the medical center and CBOCs
• Provide leadership and supervision of maintenance, plant operation, and construction activities
• Coordinate with leadership to meet project goals and regulatory requirements
• Manage resources including finances, space, equipment, and staffing
• Advise on policies, procedures, and continuous process improvement

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Leadership

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Summary

This position serves as the the Associate Chief Engineer - Maintenance and Operations (M&O) with responsibility for the Operations and Maintenance section at a multi-faceted and affiliated VA Medical Center - including outlying Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The Associate Chief Engineer (M&O) utilizes expertise in engineering - maintenance - operations - construction - contract management - accounting - personnel management to enhance the medical center's safe and reliable heathcare environment.

Summary

This position serves as the the Associate Chief Engineer - Maintenance and Operations (M&O) with responsibility for the Operations and Maintenance section at a multi-faceted and affiliated VA Medical Center - including outlying Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The Associate Chief Engineer (M&O) utilizes expertise in engineering - maintenance - operations - construction - contract management - accounting - personnel management to enhance the medical center's safe and reliable heathcare environment.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Education
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture
• To be acceptable - the curriculum must be from a school with at least one 2 curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology - Engineering Accreditation Commission (excludes engineering technology) or National Council of Architectural Registration Boards curriculum
• Examples of acceptable engineering and architectural degrees include - but are not limited to: Electrical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Biomedical Engineering - Civil Engineering - Architecture and Architectural Engineering
• Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time
• OR Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination with a bachelor's degree
• Evidence can be in the form of an Engineering in Training certificate issued from any State - the District of Columbia - Guam or Puerto Rico - or test results from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) identifying a passing score
• OR Evidence of current professional registration or licensure as a Professional Engineer or Architect
• Evidence of current professional registration or licensure can be from any State - the District of Columbia - Guam or Puerto Rico
• Foreign Education
• To be creditable - engineering - architecture or related education completed outside the U.S. must be submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to a Bachelor's degree as outlined in paragraph 3.b
• of this appendix
• Physical Requirements
• See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements
• English Language Proficiency
• Healthcare Engineer candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C.
• 7403(f)
• Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements outlined - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: Experience
• One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade
• Knowledge - Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
• In addition to meeting the experience requirements for this grade level - the candidate must fully demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of data analysis techniques related to managing workload - quality - performance and productivity within the area of responsibility
• Knowledge related to the management of overall department resources - (i.e. - finances space - equipment - supplies - schedules and staffing) at the local level
• Knowledge of the full range of supervisory duties - which include responsibility for assignment of work - performance evaluations - selection of staff - training and development - recommendation of awards - advancements and disciplinary actions
• Skill in using effective communication in managing interpersonal relationships - leading and dealing with employees - team leaders - labor representatives and managers
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities - set priorities - delegate tasks - meet multiple deadlines - analyze organizational problems and develop and implement effective solutions that result in efficient operations
• Ability to draft and/or recommend local policies and/or directives related to healthcare engineering management
• Ability to recognize and assess evolving scenarios - utilizing initiative - self-direction and assigned resources to affect resolutions
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• Total Rewards of an Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to the following: Serves as the key operations and maintenance advisor - reporting directly to the Chief of Engineering Service
• Serves as a responsible leader and member of the Facilities Management Services team - providing authoritative advice on all aspects of operations and maintenance matters
• Provides matrix management support and technical expert consultation to the Chief of Engineering Service on all operations and maintenance issues
• Makes recommendations to the Chief of Engineering Service for final approval on operations and maintenance matters
• Holds responsibility and accountability for all aspects of the Medical Center's Operations and Maintenance program and oversight
• Collaborates with medical center leadership - service line peers - internal and external customers - operations staff - and program managers to ensure integrated goals and priorities for all projects are met
• Serves as supervisor of all maintenance and operations and related construction activities occurring at VAMC Syracuse and its Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)
• Plans - organizes - directs - evaluates - and manages processes for the Operations and Maintenance Section - including establishing qualitative and quantitative standards
• Provides professional and technical guidance - direction - and review of all assigned programs - exercising professional judgment and original thinking in decision-making
• Applies sound technical knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines - including mechanical - electrical - civil - clinical - safety and fire protection - and industrial engineering - as well as architecture - industrial hygiene - and computer sciences
• Utilizes various computer systems and software packages - including computer-aided design (CADD) systems - to support program operations
• Applies thorough knowledge of JCAHO - OSHA - NFPA - and VA standards and regulations governing Engineering Service operations at VAMC Syracuse
• Manages human resource functions within the Operations and Maintenance Section - including hiring - performance management - and training and development
• Ensures internal personnel-related programs are administered in a timely and efficient manner
• Communicates agency and local policies and priorities to all employees within the section
• Delegates authority and responsibility to subordinates to carry out assigned tasks - monitors progress - and recommends improvements where warranted
• Ensures labor/management relations are maintained in accordance with Medical Center policy and procedures
• Enforces effective use of performance standards - EEO policies - and other personnel-related rules and regulations
• Provides technical advice on a wide range of operations and maintenance issues
• Supervises - plans - controls - monitors - staff - and evaluates all maintenance and repair - plant operation - and construction activities at VAMC Syracuse and CBOCs
• Mentors new Operations and Maintenance Section employees - supporting their development to successfully perform their duties
• Participates on Station - VISN - and national committees and work groups - collaborating with representatives from across the Medical Center - VACO - and VHA HEFP Enterprise Support Services
• Assists the Chief Engineer in managing the Engineering Equipment Inventory Listing (EIL) for equipment assigned to Engineering Service
• Perform other assigned duties
• Work Schedule: Full-Time
• Monday - Friday - 6:30am to 3:00pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 39196F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized