Supervisory Healthcare Engineer, Deputy (Temporary)

Summary

The position is located at the Northport VA Medical Center and serves as the Deputy Chief and reports to the Chief Engineer. As the Chief’s full alter ego, the role shares responsibility for leading and managing all aspects of the Facilities Management program, including planning, staffing, budgeting, and overall program execution. NOTE: This is a Temporary position not to exceed July 2027.

Duties

• Major duties include but are not limited to: Initiates, shapes, and sets policy, procedures, standards, and goals for the Facilities Management program.
• Develops and applies an internal program of management review, appraisal and improvement.
• Establishes priorities and maintains a complete inventory of all the facility's systems and equipment in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Responsible for providing professional engineering direction to comply with legislative and accrediting requirements at the Medical Center.
• Coordinates Facilities Management activities with other Service and Care Line organizations in the Medical Center.
• Develop staffing guidelines, construction prioritization methodologies, technical review of project applications, and operating budget allocation.
• Prepares and submits departmental operating and capital budgets, monitors budget performance and creates variance reports and improvement or mitigation plans as performance and circumstances dictate.
• Formulates, implements, coordinates, and controls comprehensive facility improvement programs.
• Supervises the Supervisory General Engineer of Operations who oversees the six (6) maintenance Shops which has 70 reporting employees who work in various shops (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, boiler plant, carpentry, etc.).
• Inspects completed work for professional adequacy, identify deficiencies and prepares estimates for maintenance, repair, and capital projects.
• Maintenance and repair of the physical plant, Utility Acquisition and Distribution (steam, electricity, water, sewer, medical gases, etc.).
• Provides for formal and on-the-job training and instruction for staff.
• Establishes performance standards and evaluates the performance of subordinate supervisors.
• Reviews recommendations for hiring, promotion, and adverse actions made by subordinate supervisors.
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Functional Statement #: 183920 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Requirements

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 will 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.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Area of Consideration- Eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred in the following order: Current permanent VA employees of the facility All other VA employees. Current permanent Federal employees of the other agencies. All other applicants. Note: Veterans’ Preference is not applicable to VA employees of other Federal agencies.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate’s abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Required Documents

• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Resume Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document.
• This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.
• Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.
• 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) License Other (1) Resume 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.