Summary
This position is in the Division of Health Facilities (DHF) for the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service, with responsibility for planning, coordinating and directing engineering, maintenance and operations at the hospital or health center. The agency expects to fill vacancies in Acomita, Santa Fe and Zuni, NM.
Salary Range:
Acomita, NM: $86,962 - $113,047
Zuni, NM: $86,962 - $113,047
Santa Fe, NM: $87,878 - $114,237
Duties
- Supervision - providing administrative and technical supervision to staff, assigning work, evaluating performance, identifying training needs, and resolving complaints.
- Serving as Contracting Officer's Representative for service contracts and construction contracts, developing annual budgets and maintaining records of cost data.
- Plans and implements a continuing long-range preventative maintenance, repair and replacement program for all structures, systems and equipment in the Service Unit to meet Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), The Joint Commission (TJC), the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), IHS, and other applicable standards.
- Coordinates with Area Office staff and Consultants and IHS Division of Engineering Services (DES) Engineers and Architects in the development of facility projects.
- Identifies deficiencies and recommends corrective action to correct facility deficiencies utilizing in-house maintenance staff or private contractors.
- Maintains Health Facility Data Systems (HFDS) deficiencies.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U. S. Citizenship is required.
- If you are a male, born after December 31, 1959, and you want to be employed by the federal government, you must (subject to certain exemptions) be registered with the Selective Service System.
- Must pass pre-employment examination.
- Selectee may be subject to a probationary period.
- A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
- Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
- You will be subject to call back and/or stand by.
- A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.
- You must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If not obtained or maintained during employment, you will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
- You must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
- You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
- May be required to operate a Government-owned or leased motor vehicle for official purposes which requires a state operator's license (Class D).
- IHS - Operated Properties are tobacco free.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT for the 0801 series:
A. Successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
OR
B. Successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering that included differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five (5) of the following seven (7) areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
OR
C. Completed 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences, and that included the courses specified in B above. These courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program.
OR
D. Successfully completed a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field such as engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology AND have at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. This must include either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.
OR
E. Successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
OR
F. Currently registered as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. This registration must have been obtained by written test OR be in general engineering or a directly related engineering field and was gained by State grandfather or eminence provisions.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
To qualify for the grade GS-12 you must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing professional engineering work that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Examples include: 1) Performing technical and business management of designated major building projects, such as expansion and renovation of healthcare facilities, from the preliminary planning and estimating stages through the designing, construction, inspection, equipment installation, commission process, occupation, and close-out stages; carrying direct authority over the planning, control, and use of resources of the agency and contractor organization; and entails contracting office representation. 2) Supervising a diverse workforce involved in the maintenance, repair, renovation and construction of physical structures; and the day-today operations and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and health facilities building systems; developing goals and objectives of a facility management program; preparing policies, procedures and guidelines for implementing preventive and operations maintenance; and reviewing architectural and engineering drawings for new building construction. 3) Performing administrative activities to effectively oversee and guide a facilities management program. 4) Utilizing communication skills to coordinate, prioritize, and schedule multiple people, tasks, resources, and projects to meet deadlines; as well as computer application and software skills to analyze, prioritize, track, and report construction engineering and other facilities-related data.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:
You must have knowledge of engineering concepts, principles and practices as evidenced by registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) from any U.S. State or Territory. Evidence of such registration must be submitted with your required documents.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you meet the minimum qualifications requirements for this position, your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within each of these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-preference eligibles.
Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against the qualifications as defined in the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement and your responses to the assessment questions. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume (your resume must state specific duties that relate to this position) and your responses to the assessment questions will be evaluated against the duties you provided in your resume, along with your submitted documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following.
- Design
- Oral Communication
- Planning and Evaluating
- Project Management
- Technical Competence
The following links below provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran, qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a disability, please refer to the following links below for additional guidance. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Workforce Restructuring Career Transition website at: . CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- Veterans, i.e. (VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more disabled) -
- Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) -
- Interagency Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) -
- Schedule A Appointments for the Disabled -
Required Documents
Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number.
Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements:
Indian Preference Applicants: If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link: . When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.
Veterans Preference: If claiming Veteran's Preference provide a copy of your DD214 Form (Member 4 copy). To claim 10-Point Veterans Preference, submit a SF-15 Application () along with the appropriate supporting documentation. For additional information regarding Veterans Preference visit: .
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: .
Transcripts: You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application. You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
Licensure, Certifications: Applicants should list their license/certifications on their resume, along with the expiration date, if applicable. Certification of licensure/certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 09/30/2024