Engineering Technician

Summary

The primary purpose of the Engineering Technician is to use computer­ aided software applications to plan and develop various products for projects in support of Facilities Management. The Engineering technician also updates and maintains various complex and diverse databases storing design files. Incumbents must possess a Bachelors degree in a STEM major. (Science, technology, Engineering and Mathematics), or related discipline.

Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to: The Incumbent will manage several databases including both graphic (computer­ aided design - CAD, Statement of Conditions - SOC), and alphanumeric data (Computer-aided Facility Management - (CAFM) internal to the VA and the Medical Center. Maintains the Medical Center's hardcopy equipment operations manual, warranties, and other facility-related hardcopy filing systems that relate to the Facility Management Program. Preserves and updates the Medical Center CAD files and other CAFM system modules including but not limited to, electrical system single line drawings, power riser diagrams, fire protection system drawings and diagrams, medical gas system drawings and schematics, and The Joint Commission (TJC) required life Safety Drawings. Responsible for the supervision of the maintenance of all record drawings in accordance with VACO and Medical Center requirements. Maintains, updates, and reviews the station Space Survey Report for accuracy, coordinates the information to match the As-built drawings. Verifies drawings match actual space. Maintains accurate space inventory database in CAD and assures correlation between the drawing files and databases. Participates in engineering surveys and initiates, formulates, and adapts design plans and specifications. Independently gathers necessary architectural/engineering information and processes this information using recognized professional architectural/engineering techniques to accomplish established goals. Provides original detailed drawings utilizing resident CAD/CAFM computer system to provide the finished product. Prepares drawings, layouts, and plans for proposed additions, improvements, alterations, modifications, and equipment installations, utilizing written specifications, photographs, sketches, and models. Prepares drawings of utility systems, roadways, parking lots and landscaping in addition to structural requirements. Maintains, prepares, or coordinates the preparation of reports as directed by the supervisor and ensures proper format and timely submission. Delegates drawing assignments to support staff. Reviews work for accuracy and compliance to specifications, codes, and standards. Participates in final Inspection of assigned projects in accordance with the Handbook for Resident Engineer H-08-2. Complies with VA regulations, standards and specifications, policy memoranda, and other pertinent directives provided as guidelines in the performance of assigned duties. Meets and deals with Sales Representatives, Vendors, contractors, supply Service staff and other key members of the Medical Center staff to discuss problem areas, desired or impending renovations or construction projects, project submissions, pre­construction conferences, bid openings, and other activities directly affecting the construction and Operations Section and Engineering Service. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Engineering Technician/PD14227-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved 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) Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee -Official Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) noting your current position or most recently held position, tenure, type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive), grade level and duty location. For current Federal employees, the SF-50 must be effective the first pay period of the current year or later. 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

No education at this 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/.