AddressSummary Located within the Project Section of the Engineering Service at the VA Medical Center in Bath, NY, the Engineering Technician actively participates in decisions and activities related to revisions, renovations, initiatives, and construction projects, with a main focus on developing Engineering drawings, and developing and maintaining space and occupancy drawings in AutoCAD format. Responsibilities THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION Major duties and responsibilities include: Uses AutoCAD to update facility space plans Utilizes published design plates and standards to advise on the appropriate size, finishes, and HVAC requirements for designated space Updates project tracking reports monthly to ensure accurate progress and cost accounting Maintains Project Files and Engineering Drawing Library Maintains record drawings of all Medical Center and Domiciliary structures and grounds, utilizing AutoCAD programs Assists in preparing the facility five-year comprehensive plan, and five-year energy management plan Assists with energy audits of building, and building service equipment and systems Performs calculations of energy consumption, and prepares proposals for reducing energy consumption Prepares Engineering drawings and specifications for competitive bid Drawings and specifications to include architectural, mechanical, and electrical design, and plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation Prepares estimates for competitively bid constructions projects and maintenance and repair work Performs field surveys using transit, level, and other standard surveying equipment Reviews preliminary design drawings and specifications for errors, omissions, and technical soundness Reviews shop drawings and submittals from contractors during construction and renovation for compliance with specifications Reviews change order requests from contractors for accuracy and cost control, and advises contracting officer on price reasonableness and completion times Inspects competitively bid construction and maintenance/repair projects to ensure complains with drawing and specifications Prepares construction progress reports Certifies payments request for contracted construction projects Devises plans and methods for meeting project objectives Serves as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative on projects Analyses mechanical and electrical building systems, and heating and ventilation systems to identify deficiencies in condition or capacity Performs daily construction safety inspections of assigned projects, and documents conditions Performs other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the GS-10 level, you must meet one of the following: Experience: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of an Engineering Technician. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include technical work in: drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems. Experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents. Examples are trade positions with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities such as: Planner and estimator who analyzed designs for production purposes; Instrument maker or model maker who performed design or development work on devices fabricated. At this grade level, experience should include: Work where you were responsible for applying knowledge and experience in construction methods and techniques, and federal, state, and local building codes and standards; Applying knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to the design, construction, or review of renovation and constructions projects to include knowledge of and experience with heating, air-conditioning, piping, plumbing, ventilation, fire protection, architectural finishes, and similar types of equipment and systems; Developing and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for proposed designs and renovations; Utilizing AutoCAD and preparing drawings and sketches; Reading and interpreting drawings and blueprints; and providing technical assistance in the overall planning of construction and renovation projects. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. OR Education: Successful completion of two and one-half (2.5) years of progressively higher-level graduate education that is directly related to the work of the Engineering Technician position, such as engineering, construction, or industrial technology. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR Combination: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond master's degree) and specialized experience, as described above. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Communications Compliance General Engineering Project Management Quality Assurance IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such 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; religious; 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. Physical Demands: Requires long periods of sitting in one position. Requires some physical exertion, such as regular and recurring walking, bending, and climbing ladders. The duration of the activity contributes to the arduous nature of the job. Work Environment: Involves regular and recurring moderate risks or discomforts, which requires special safety precautions. Employees are required to use protective clothing and gear to minimize risk. Work is also performed in an asbestos contaminated area on a limited basis. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. 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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov). Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for 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. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities (i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. For more information on how to apply using this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at (607) 664-4000. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. 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.
