Evaluates Project design, construction and customer requirements and objectives; and, identifies and utilizes the most economical and efficient procedures in the HCS and construction, renovation, leased projects. Meets and gathers construction/renovation project information from end users and upper management for projects such as in-patient and clinical areas, operating rooms, specialty areas in the pharmacy and police armory, domicilaries and State Nursing Homes on multiple campuses, utility plant (including heating, cooling, water) and the infrastructure, warehouse facilities, as well as, administrative offices. Visits and conducts initial evaluation of site proposed for development, enlargement or modification. Based on initial evaluation, prepares architectural and engineering and construction scopes-of-work (SOW); e.g., plans, and specifications; estimates and detailed supplementary instructions for contracts; design guidance to outside agencies; consolidating requirements or deleting specific requirements in order to reduce costs; and/or, altering and revising plans and specifications in order to meet requirements imposed by regulations. Develops SOW, Monitor Progress, etc. for construction projects that support other inter-agency construction/renovation such as the VA Readjustment Council, VBA, CMOP, VISN, etc.
Evaluates Health Care System requests for New Construction and/or Renovation projects. Reviews customers' requests and employs the engineering disciplines' construction and regulations appropriated for the project. Develops the scope of work (SOW) for each request based on user needs, VA Design Criteria, and other appropriate codes/standards. Integrates all project functions (i.e., planning, design, cost engineering, construction, real estate, contracting, etc.) and customer needs as well as other agencies' commitments in support of assigned projects into a comprehensive management plan. Creates independent government cost estimate (IGE), and estimates a period of performance based on the SOW. Reviews projects and visits site with designers to ensure the contract project architect clearly understands logic of sitting/orientation/functional relationship/grading/utilities etc. Develops and/or modifies established methods, techniques and/or processes to meet the unique construction requirements involving 1940 era to present day structures and annexation projects to these structures.
Provides information on project location, scope, and proposed impacts for environmental assessment. Reconciles customer concerns assuring that all participating parties are informed of project progress, issues, and impacts. Assures that sponsor/customer or other agencies participation in the project is in accordance with the agreed upon management plan and sponsor/customer commitments. Assures early identification of sponsor/customer problems or issues and facilitates the resolution of identified problems or issues in the most appropriate manner. Reviews project progress, measuring performance and taking necessary corrective actions to maintain agreed upon schedule and cost. Based on performance trends, forecasts schedule, budget, manpower, or quality problems and ensures proper resolution of issue raised. Reconciles customer concerns, assuring that all participating parties are informed of project progress, issues and impacts. Reviews and approves, within authorities provided, project cost and schedule changes and recommends corrective actions to maintain agreed-upon schedule and cost. Reviews and makes recommendations for all products produced in support of the project, and has the authority and responsibility to challenge those products. Provides status reports on projects assigned (progress, issues, and trends) to the Associate Service Chief.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Accreditation Information: 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
NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
NOTE: If your school was accredited by ABET or NCARB at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the ABET or NCARB website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.
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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Receiving Service Credit or 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.
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.
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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.
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Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
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Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/31/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11962238.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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.
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This announcement is open to the public to include Veterans. Current permanent Department of Veterans Affairs and other Federal Agency employees are encouraged to apply under the internal announcement CAZM-11962236-23-SO
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