SUMMARY

This position serves as the Healthcare Engineer - Green Environment Management Systems (GEMS) program manager for VISN 22 and other VA organizations located within the Network’s geographic area. VISN 22 is comprised of eight VA Health Care Systems: Albuquerque, Greater Los Angeles, Loma Linda, Long Beach, Phoenix, Prescott, San Diego, Tucson, and is managed in Long Beach, CA, reporting directly to the VISN 22 Capital Asset Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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.
• English Language Proficiency: Healthcare Engineer candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).3.
• Education Requirement: Healthcare Engineer candidates must meet one of the following education and/or registration/licensure requirements: 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;

~OR~

• 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;

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• 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.

EDUCATION

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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.
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IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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.

DUTIES

The Network Healthcare Environmental Engineer serves as the program specialist in providing engineering expertise in relation to Health Care System building systems compliance; energy and water management; conducting and/or providing professional advisory services for building system equipment; boiler and boiler plant operations; electrical power distribution including generator; safety and sterile processing service facility requirements; legionella prevention and remediation; Green House Gas (GHG) reduction programs; USP Pharmacy regulatory facility requirements; oxygen distribution systems; textile management including laundry plant; environment of care deficiencies; critical utilities; preventative maintenance for equipment; HVAC systems; and fleet management. These responsibilities include the development, planning, implementation, coordination, maintenance, and reporting of all elements of these programs.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the Lead Environmental Engineer for the VISN and acts as the principal liaison for the GEMS program between the VA Central Office, VISN Management, GEMS Managers/Engineers within the VISN, VISN Capital Asset Manager, and other VISN GEMS managers.
• Leads or facilitates GEMS audit teams throughout VISN 22 with a focus on VISN initiatives. Prepares reports and surveys for the VA Office of Capital Asset Management and Engineering Support (OCAMES) based on or to prepare for these audits.
• Responsible for maintaining records of such audits for Health Care Systems within the VISN. The position is required to report results and recommend solutions to correct potential environmental conservation-related problems on a recurring basis.
• Interpreting and resolving conflicts between, the various legislation, executive orders, VA Directives, specifications, industrial codes, and standards that relate to the GEMS programs within VISN 22.
• Establishes VISN objectives, educating, and negotiating with leadership, supervisors, maintenance and repair staff, general staff, and facility managers regarding engineering compliance requirements and GHG reduction programs.
• Works collaboratively with GEMS and Energy Engineers and Energy Managers to formulate and establish policies and VISN-wide energy conservation initiatives relating to utility system energy operation/performance, and operational and maintenance procedures with the objective of meeting VA and VISN energy and GEMS Program conservation goals.
• Provides expert advice and direction for Network enforcement/compliance programs by identifying and implementing state-of-the-art methods.
• Trains medical center staff in environmental compliance, maintains official records and makes legal compliance documents available to the public through websites, Freedom of Information Act responses, and personal contacts.
• Serves as network expert and coordinator in providing intellectual leadership and focus to initiate dialogue; generate policy recommendations, interventions, and agency mechanisms; and initiate research activities that will be economically feasible to support sustainable development within the environmental protection area.
• Acts as the VISN GEMS Program Manager for all VISN activities related to GEMS program requirements.
• Supports emergency relief operations throughout the VISN in case of floods, tornadoes, storms, public health disasters, and catastrophes in the area.
• Researches new technologies, applications, procedures, and policies, related to the program elements, to maximize system efficiencies and optimize performance while mitigating maintenance requirements and costs.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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)
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcrip

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 09/17/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12792850.

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