This position serves as the Deputy (Assistant Chief), Engineering Service with responsibility for the professional Engineering programs such as Maintenance and Repair, Utility Plant Operations, Energy Management and Conservation Program, Vehicle Fleet, Grounds, Capital Planning, and Construction Project Management section at a multi-faceted and affiliated VA Medical Center, including outlying Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
*THIS IS A DETAIL/TEMPORARY PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY FOR NOT TO EXCEED ONE YEAR. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE REPORTING IN PERSON TO THE VA PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER FACILITIES* This position is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and management process for Service Line programs, which include setting qualitative and quantitative standards.
This position develops and provides the Executive Leadership Team and the clinical staff information on the methods, techniques, and procedures necessary to integrate the Engineering, Maintenance, Biomedical, Capital Management, and other Engineering programs into the mission of the Medical Center, Engineering Program Management and Administration Acts in the full authority and capacity of the Chief in his/her absence, and is relied on for authoritative advice on all aspects of engineering matters.
Involved with long and short-range planning, establishing policy, and budgeting for the Medical Center, as well as for all Engineering Service programs. Provides management support and technical expert consultation to the Chief Engineer for all issues relative to the areas listed above. Collaborates with operations and program managers to ensure integrated goals and priorities for Engineering Service are met.
Facilitates stakeholder understanding of clinic program desires and engineering, technical, facility, and infrastructure requirements and capabilities. Budgeting/Financial Management Work Identifies functional requirements for current and future programs inclusive of life-cycle costs. Provides budget management for major, unstable programs.
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. Participates with management in defending the budget before senior level management. Interacts and negotiates on adjustments or reprogramming in support of major program changes or requirements.
Research and Analysis Work Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements related to all areas of the facility and all facets of Engineering Service. Provides expert analysis and advice on complex program issues. Serves as the principal advisor to top management on all administrative management matters associated with programs and operation of the Medical Center Infrastructure.
Actively participates in developing and implementing administrative management policies. Directs the personnel management program for the Engineering service, performing or overseeing the full range of human resources requirements.
Professional Engineering/Architectural Analysis and Advice Assists the VISN offices and other engineers by providing technical advice and input on a wide range of engineering issues, including the Strategic Capital Investment Plan, Capital Asset Inventory, Capital Asset Resource Survey, Deferred Maintenance, management of an engineering department, and a myriad of engineering related topics.
Mentor other newer engineers and help them learn the things they need to know to manage an engineering department. Meet program performance standards as defined at the national, VISN level, and medical center level. Develops and maintains performance monitoring, tracking and reporting systems. Reviews or directs the review of plans, specifications, and analyses of design as submitted by subordinate engineers and engineering technicians.
Performs Construction Administration Work Works with medical activities to identify additional space needs and needed renovations. Coordinates and oversees scheduling and layout of operations, inspection and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction and renovation managed by subordinate engineers and engineering technicians.
Develops technical data regarding materials, sizes, dimensions, quantities, and costs to be incorporated in formal specifications. Conducts site visits. Prepares correspondence, technical reports, estimates, fact sheets, status reports, and schedules as required to complete project assignments. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: Ad hoc only. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000 Supervisory Healthcare Engineer (Deputy) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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.
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paula.jackson8@va.gov · 813-816-7155 X110066
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $125867 – $163630/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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