Healthcare Engineer, Veterans Health Administration Job

Salary: $108,577 - $141,154 per year.

To qualify for this GS-12 Healthcare Engineer position, you must meet the basic education or licensure requirements and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11. Applicants pending completion of educational or certification requirements may be referred but cannot be hired until all requirements are met.

• United States Citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architecture from an ABET-accredited program (EAC) or NCARB-accredited curriculum. Acceptable degrees include Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Architectural Engineering.
• OR evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination with a bachelor's degree (e.g., Engineer-in-Training certificate).
• OR current professional registration or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including conducting audits and inspections of worksites to assure compliance, preparing reports and findings, devising solutions and implementing corrective actions with limited oversight, and performing project management related to the healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, and other engineering/architectural principles in the healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of healthcare industry standards and regulatory agencies (TJC, OSHA, NFPA) and VA design requirements.
• Knowledge of construction standards, methods, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with engineering regulations.
• Skill in researching and analyzing information to make sound engineering and business recommendations.

Perform project planning, design production, design management, construction management, and construction administration for minor construction, NRM, station-level projects, and leases.

• Provide broad review of all engineering disciplines applied to a healthcare environment to support construction document reviews and preparation.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of design submissions for healthcare code compliance, including TJC, NFPA 101, and NFPA 99 requirements.
• Direct architectural/engineering firms on complex healthcare designs to ensure compliance with VA and regulatory requirements.
• Develop initial concept documents for projects.
• Create and maintain project and lease applications in VA database systems such as VSSC, Strategic Capital Investment Planning Tool, and Capital Assets Inventory.
• Track and manage the status, changes, and updates to projects over their life cycle.
• Serve as a member on key committees including A/E Selection Committee and Construction Committee.

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.

• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Must complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all VA Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Must serve a 1- or 2-year trial period; continued employment must advance the public interest.
• Driver's license or state-issued ID must be REAL ID compliant (effective May 7, 2025).

Complete federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type (full-time, part-time, intermittent).
• Contact the hiring agency for specific benefit details.

Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be reviewed to ensure you meet qualification and eligibility requirements.

• You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications; be clear and specific in describing your experience.
• Volunteer work and unpaid experience are credited if qualifying.
• VA performs pre-employment reference checks to verify information and assist hiring decisions.
• After review, a referral certificate is issued, and referred applicants may be contacted for an interview.
• All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision is made.

Resume (no page limit; upload full resume/CV in the 'Other' document field).

• Special Note: Download and upload the standard Clinical Resume Document (one page) into the 'Resume' document upload field.
• Cover Letter (optional but accepted).
• DD-214 / Statement of Service (if claiming veterans' preference).
• Disability Letter (VA) (if claiming disability preference).
• Professional Certification (if applicable).
• SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action (for current/former federal employees).
• Transcript (if using education to qualify; must be from an accredited institution).
• Foreign education evaluation (if applicable).

Review the full the official application portal and ensure you meet all qualifications.

• Prepare your federal resume and any required documents (transcripts, SF-50, DD-214, etc.).
• Go to the official application portal and with your the official application portal/Login.gov account (create one if needed).
• Open the announcement and click 'Apply Online' to start the application process.
• Complete the occupational questionnaire and attach your resume and supporting documents.

This position is located at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center, 510 Butler Avenue, Martinsburg, WV 25405.

• Telework is not available; this is an onsite position.
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.
• Veterans and transitioning service members are encouraged to visit the VA for Vets site for career tools.
• VA policy does not deny employment to those who have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
• Agency contact: Javay Holmes, [email protected].
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment; exemptions may be granted for medical or religious reasons.
• If you are a current federal employee, include your SF-50 to verify status.

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States, providing care to millions of veterans each year. The Martinsburg VA Medical Center serves veterans in West Virginia and surrounding areas, offering a range of medical services. This Healthcare Engineer position supports the facility's infrastructure and construction projects, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and regulations. Working here means contributing directly to the well-being of veterans while enjoying the stability and benefits of federal employment. Veterans Health Administration is named as the hiring organisation for the Healthcare Engineer post.

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