Supervisory Healthcare Engineer (Architect Design/Construction Manager)

About the role

This position is located in the Facilities Management Service (FMS) at the Corporal Michael J Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CMCVAMC). The Supervisory Healthcare Engineer (Projects and Architecture) ensures safe, reliable, and a precisely controlled operating environment for direct patient care through management of a design and construction program to build and renovate hospital and support environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with hospital administrators, clinicians, facilities management, and other stakeholders to understand operational needs and goals.
• Developing detailed plans, drawings, and specifications for new buildings, renovations, or expansions.
• Managing timelines, budgets, and coordination with contractors, engineers, and regulatory agencies throughout the construction process.
• Planning integration of medical equipment, information technology infrastructure, and specialized systems (e.g., HVAC for infection control, emergency power, medical gases).
• Coinciding with clinical staff to ensure facility supports current and future healthcare technologies.
• Designing spaces that promote privacy, comfort, and healing for patients and families.
• Prioritizing accessibility and wayfinding for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Addressing infection control, fire safety, and risk mitigation in design.

Requirements

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.
• Educational Background: (1) Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture. To be acceptable, the curriculum must be from a school with at least one 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; (you must provide your transcripts) OR (2) 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 (3) 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.

Skills

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.

Benefits

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).

Pay

Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements outlined above, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: Supervisory Healthcare Engineer, GS-13. (1) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade. (2) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to meeting the experience requirements for this grade level, the candidate must fully demonstrate the following KSAs:

Schedule

Work Schedule: 7:30 am - 4:00pm M-F