Supervisory Healthcare Engineer (Deputy)

Veterans Health Administration (DOVA); Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration (DOVA) in Long Beach, CA seeks a Deputy Chief of Engineering Services to lead professional programs including maintenance, utility plant operations, energy management, biomedical engineering, and capital planning. The role oversees facility-wide engineering support, vehicle fleet, grounds, and construction project management.

Responsibilities include strategic direction, budget formulation, regulatory compliance, and coordination with VISN leadership and VA offices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture or equivalent.
• Fundamentals of Engineering Exam or EIT certification.
• Current Professional Engineer licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional engineering guidance across multiple disciplines including civil, electrical, mechanical, and safety engineering.
• Directs engineering programs and ensures alignment with capital planning and maintenance needs.
• Advises VISN and VA leadership on capital projects, budgets, and regulatory compliance.
• Leads the engineering department, oversees personnel management and resource allocation.
• Ensures compliance with NFPA, OSHA, EPA, JCAHO and other standards affecting healthcare infrastructure.

Skills

Engineering management

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-disciplinary engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

FE or EIT certification

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Summary

This position serves as the Deputy Chief, Engineering Service with responsibility for the professional Engineering programs such as Maintenance and Repair, Utility Plant Operations, Energy Management and Conservation Program, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Service Support for entire Facility, Vehicle Fleet, Grounds, Capital Planning, and Construction Project Management section.

Summary

This position serves as the Deputy Chief, Engineering Service with responsibility for the professional Engineering programs such as Maintenance and Repair, Utility Plant Operations, Energy Management and Conservation Program, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Service Support for entire Facility, Vehicle Fleet, Grounds, Capital Planning, and Construction Project Management section.

Overview

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
Long Beach, CA
1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible: No

Remote job: No

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Salary: $153,663 – $199,765 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 13

Promotion potential: :
None

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule: Full-time

Travel Required: Not required

Appointment type: Permanent

Occupations and job series: 0801 General Engineering

Supervisory status: Yes

Federal service type: This job is in the Excepted Service

Represented by a union: No

Drug test: No

Security clearance: Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk: NCS/High Risk
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Financial disclosure required: No

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Announcement number: CBSX-13097808-27-EL

Control number: 890352600

This job is open to

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Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

Areas of Consideration: Current, Long Beach VA Health Care System Employees Only. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position.

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Duties

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Major duties to include but not limited to:

• Provides professional and technical guidance and direction and review of assigned programs, including professional engineering work in several disciplines such as; civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineer, environmental engineering, and fire safety and safety engineering.
• Supports the VISN Capital and Energy Engineers in the administration of the programs. In this capacity he meets regularly with other Engineers from the VISN and VA Leadership from the Office of Capital Asset Management.
• Provides technical advice on a wide range of engineering issues, including the Strategic Capital Investment Plan, Capital Asset Inventory, Capital Asset Resource (CAPRES) Survey, Deferred Maintenance, management of an engineering department, and a myriad of engineering related topics.
• Participates in VISN and national committees and work groups. In this capacity he meets with others on the committees from around the country and representatives from VACO and the VHA HEFP Enterprise Support Services.
• Participates in discussion of proposed capital projects for the station and makes preliminary designs of major alterations, improvements, and additions to implement the Medical Center programs.
• Establishes parameters in support of project scope development, ensuring alignment with master plan/strategic capital investment goals and Department objectives, goals, policies and priorities.
• Reviews major utility systems and associated equipment to assure compliance with regulations, operating standards, and ability to meet medical center needs.
• Manages a comprehensive medical equipment management program which includes management support in developing policy, procedures, and resource allocations.
• Consults with medical school officials to assure that state- of-the-art equipment and facilities are provided, maintained, and modified to meet changing needs characterized by a medical teaching environment.
• Provides professional engineering direction to ensure compliance with legislative and accrediting requirements at the Medical Center including Federal (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Drug Administration, etc.), state, and local authorities having specific jurisdiction concerning protection and quality of life and environment, as well as accrediting bodies (e.g., Joint Commission, College of American Pathologists, etc.).
• Develops policies and procedures usually without further professional review, to comply with these frequently conflicting requirements, while minimizing adverse impact to patient care.
• Participate in special studies, pilot operations, or activities of Agency or Government-wide significance; may also be designated as a leader of a group of Medical Centers engaged in special studies or test projects.
• Maintaining the precisely controlled research laboratory environment, where advanced equipment and instrumentation is utilized in conducting VA Research Programs.
• Provides budget formulation, justification, and execution; financial management; and financial reporting.
• Identifies functional requirements for current and future programs inclusive of life-cycle costs.
• Maintains awareness of and information about the overall status of financial resources for the office in order to react to changing situations with timely recommendations.
• Interacts and negotiates on adjustments or reprogramming in support of major program changes or requirements.
• Researches and provides technical recommendations pertaining to a wide range of national codes and standards including but not limited to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA, TJC, EPA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
• Serves as a principal advisor to top management on all administrative management matters associated with programs and operation of the Medical Center Infrastructure.
• Advises on and recommend courses of action pertaining to administrative issues.
• Directs the personnel management program by overseeing the full range of human resources requirements.
• Provides personnel management and administration for a large service with varied functions and activities with new and changing requirements.
• Directs the personnel management program for the service, including matters involving recruitment, promotions, awards, position classification, appraisal and merit pay programs.
• Develops status reports or response materials for higher level attention, review, or signature.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule : Monday though Friday 7:30 am-4:00pm.

Compressed/Flexible : Not Available.

Telework : Not Available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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Relocation/Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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.

• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

• Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture. To be acceptable, the curriculum must be from a school with at least one 3 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

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grandfathering Provision: All individuals employed in VHA in this occupational series or in another occupational series performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of this qualification standard, are considered to have met all the qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education that is part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements of this standard, but met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to the position, the following provisions apply:

1. Employees may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journeyman level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions.
2. Employees in an occupation that requires a licensure/certification/registration only at higher grade levels must meet the licensure/certification/registration requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels.
3. Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
4. Employees who are converted to title 38 hybrid status under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation.
5. Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/registration that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.

Grade Determinations :

GS-13 Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements; Applicants must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12).

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In addition to the experience above, the candidate must fully demonstrate all of the following KSA’s:

1. Knowledge of the management of overall healthcare system resources, (i.e., finances, space, equipment, supplies, schedules and staffing).
2. Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil and other engineering/architectural principles, practices and their applications as related to healthcare facilities.
3. Skill in using effective communication in managing interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers, stakeholders, executive leadership, labor representatives and managers.
4. Skill in balancing priorities, delegating tasks and meeting multiple competing deadlines.
5. Skill in interpreting broad or general national policies and guidelines and adapting/applying them to specific compliant programs at the local healthcare system.
6. Skill in recognizing and assessing evolving scenarios, utilizing initiative, self-direction and assigned resources to affect resolutions.
7. Ability to analyze complex organizational problems and develop and implement effective solutions that result in efficient operations.
8. Ability to anticipate, develop and implement strategies in meeting the healthcare system’s short term and long-term strategic goals in a highly fluid environment.
9. Ability to ensure compliance with healthcare industry standards and regulatory agency and organization (including but not limited to TJC, OSHA, NFPA, etc.), regulations, requirements, guides, policies, procedures, directives and general medical program requirements as they relate to healthcare engineering.
10. Ability to interview candidates for positions, recommend appointments, advancements, or when appropriate, disciplinary actions; evaluate performance and identify continuing education and training needs.

NOTE: Applicants, including current incumbents, must clearly demonstrate all required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) on their resume, as experience cannot be credited unless explicitly stated. Failure may result in disqualification.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, training rooms, and libraries. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The Deputy Chief Engineer must also work outdoors in all types of weather. There may be occasional exposure to moderate risks or discomforts in storage areas or hazardous waste sites. The work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort may be required, e.g., walking, standing, climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, and carrying light items such as manuals or briefcases, or driving or traveling by motor vehicle.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant’s criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Required documents

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50’s (current/former Federal employees), etc.

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Professional Registration/Licensure
• Engineering Training Certificate
• SF-15
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

Veterans’ Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 “Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference” with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets – Veterans – Job Seekers – Veterans’ Preference.

Veterans’ preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Agency contact information

Eric Limon

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Address:
Long Beach VA Medical Center
5901 East Seventh Street
Long Beach, CA 90822
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