ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Summary

The primary purpose of the position is to plan, design, analyze, and layout of new construction as well as the conversion, remodeling, or modernization of existing VA buildings and facilities. The Engineering technician is responsible to act as a technical resource for the staff and a project engineer for complex projects at the Veterans Affairs Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) in Reno, NV.

Duties

• ***This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT until August 26, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.*** Major duties include but are not limited to: Works with Chief Engineers and Engineering Staff for the efficient and effective implementation of construction projects; Performs project management duties to lead multidiscipline design team, or contracted design services in the preparation of complete design package; Prepares plans, specifications, and estimates for complex projects; Informs Chief Engineer of plans for continuous and ongoing major projects in concert with contractors and construction and facility management staff; Assists in providing oversight of the facility design, construction, repair, renovation and modernization of buildings and facilities; Performs a variety of construction management tasks during the construction phase of a project; Performs review, assessment, and guidance by analyzing design development documents, resolving more novel and complex design problems with original approaches and preparing appropriate documents for VA project development approvals; Prepares documentation for approval of outside agencies such as State Office of Historic Preservation (SHPO), local fire departments, Department of Defense (DoD) and environmental agencies; Prepares estimates for projects ranging from minor maintenance to large non-recurring management for advanced budget planning; Prepares Scope of Work (SOW) for Engineer service contracts or services provided by other government agencies; Uses extensive experience to formulate and recommend strategies on how to deal with workload, setting goals and priorities; Serves as expert technical advisor to peers and senior managers; Serves as the technical expert on highly technical equipment, network systems and computer software programs; Possesses a strong proficiency using the following software applications to include, but not limited to, Access, Excel, Power Point, MS Project, and Word, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and AutoCAD; And, Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Telework: Ad-hoc, as determined by the agency policy. Position Description/PD#: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN/PD02983A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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/.