Clarification from the agency

NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. This is an internal job announcement. This is announcement is open to current permanent facility employees, current permanent VA employees, and current permanent Federal Employee.

Major Duties:

A. LEASED BUILDINGS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for the management and oversight of a diversified and complex, mission-essential leased building portfolio consisting of multi-mission Medical Outpatient Clinics, special purpose office spaces for local and Region VISN17 personnel, mental health and community support spaces for homeless veterans throughout the community, Vet Centers, Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Facilities, and warehouse space.
• Manages an annual budget of approximately $17.5 million. Manages, budgets and monitors the implementation of lease agreements of complex and mission-essential buildings assets spread throughout South Texas. Maintains up-to-date business, management and engineering knowledge pertinent to building management, through membership in professional organizations and reading widely in related fields to keep abreast of trends and changing organizational policies. This requires the incumbent to regularly monitor the need to reappraise agency space and service needs, and plans ways of meeting these needs, often through alterations, renovation, or recommending new space acquisition planning contracts.
• Manages and performs work involving project milestones and budgets. Allocates funds to lease contracts, supplemental lease agreements, and project alterations. Monitors performance to assure commitments are being maintained for all projects within the program. Reviews projects' progress, measuring performance and taking necessary corrective actions to maintain agreed upon schedule and cost as well as overall program accomplishments. Formulates alternative action proposals.
• Ensures that individual project objectives, milestones and budgets are accomplished within the overall program objectives.
• Prepares reports and answers correspondence relevant to projects/programs. Prepares fact sheets, issue papers and decision documents as necessary.
• Reviews and monitors overall program execution and makes adjustments as necessary based on circumstances and priorities. Implements corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations and policy into development of projects within the program. Maintains close liaison with other Department of Veterans Affairs Offices, VBA, VISN17 Region Staff, VACO Real Property, State and local government officials, local interest groups and others.
• Serves as the Engineering Building Management Liaison for all leases. Works in direct contact with the VISN17 Capital Assets Management Office, VISN Contracting Office, VACO Real Property, STVHCS Facility Planner, and leadership in the planning, management, and development of building assets. Provides administrative, engineering and policy guidance and advise to Facility Planner, Service Chiefs, the Administrative Officers (AOs) and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) of the leased sites.
• Monitors and oversees the proper administration of buildings lease contracts that are the direct responsibility of the lease AOs/CORs, and local real estate agencies to ensure that responsibilities as defined in the contract are carried out and/or proper steps are taken to effect changes. Supports the CORs at the various leased sites in interfacing and working with building ownership, building managers landlord and/or City Officials to address maintenance, repair, security, safety, environmental quality, space alterations; investigating complaints; and in maintaining appropriate levels of support services related to heating, air conditioning, water and electrical service needs, janitorial, custodial services and any other agency needs.
• Conducts engineering assessments and evaluations, and provides recommendations to leadership, lease CORs and Contracting Officer for construction, alterations and repair, or for continuous reappraisal and evaluation of agency space. Based upon incumbent's expert knowledge, guidance and recommendations are accepted by all levels and used as a basis for implementing changes throughout the buildings and grounds.

Major Duties Continues in Qualifications Section Below:

Work Schedule: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday - with the possibility of our of normal hours if an emergency requires.
Telework: AD-HOC only.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 55524-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• 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 dentification 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).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 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 trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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.
• Education.
  • 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; OR
  • 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.
• English Language Proficiency. Healthcare Engineer candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations: Supervisory Healthcare Engineer, GS-13.

1. Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade.
2. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to meeting the experience requirements for this grade level, the candidate must fully demonstrate the following KSAs:
   1. Knowledge of data analysis techniques related to managing workload, quality, performance and productivity within the area of responsibility.
   2. Knowledge related to the management of overall department resources, (i.e., finances space, equipment, supplies, schedules and staffing) at the local level.
   3. Knowledge of the full range of supervisory duties, which include responsibility for assignment of work, performance evaluations, selection of staff, training and development, recommendation of awards, advancements and disciplinary actions.
   4. Skill in using effective communication in managing interpersonal relationships, leading and dealing with employees, team leaders, labor representatives and managers.
   5. Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems and develop and implement effective solutions that result in efficient operations.
   6. Ability to draft and/or recommend local policies and/or directives related to healthcare engineering management.
   7. Ability to recognize and assess evolving scenarios, utilizing initiative, self-direction and assigned resources to affect resolutions.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is for GS-13.

Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds.

Major Duties Section Continued:

• Allocates time and resources to monitor energy usage, and evaluates the need for retrofitting. Applies engineering knowledge of building construction modernization, and maintenance requirements to identify the need and/or recommend major repair or alterations projects.
• Independently teams with VISN17 Capital Management Office, VISN17 Contracting Office, and VACO Real Property in the on-going update and validation of the Capital Assets Inventory (CAI) for STVHCS leased building assets. These updates and data validation include evaluation and revision of accuracy of building assets, space allocation, financial data, lease agreements files, contract terms, effective and expiration dates, tracking major contract modifications, and planned leased assets. The CAI database is the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) authoritative data source of real property data, and is used to evaluate the performance of VA Administrations, Networks, Stations, and the entire agency. This data is used in the VA Strategic Capital Investment Planning (SCIP) process, and is reported to stakeholders including VA senior management, the Federal Real Property Council (FRPC), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Department of Energy, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the General Services Administration (GSA), and Congress. Incumbent is a key member of the Technical Evaluation Board (TEB) in the acquisition and procurement of new or replacement building leases. As such participates in the evaluation of Solicitation for Offers, evaluating and providing engineering requirements, and written comments.
• Provides engineering evaluation advice during market research and site visits as part of the contracting acquisition process by assessing buildings or proposed land development actions, and reviews offeror's proposals for technical accuracy with government requirements.
• As part of the TEB, recommends rejection or selection of offerors, and provides engineering review of design development drawings during the design process. Incumbent has also a key role in the Project Activations Team (PAT). As such, collaborates with STVHCS Leadership in the planning, allocation of resources and execution for the activation of multi-mission and complex Outpatient Clinics throughout South Texas. PAT considerations include factors such as personnel, personnel actions, furnishings, medical and administrative supplies/equipment, resources procurement, and information technology systems.
• Participates in STVHCS planning process pertaining to leased assets.
• Monitors expenditures and forecasts actions that require reprogramming of funds for STVHCS leases. This requires working directly with the STVHCS Facility Planner in notifying when leased contracts are set to expire to ensure these assets are planned for and accounted for in the Strategic Capital Investment Planning (SCIP). The incumbent provides information and guidance to STVHCS leadership to improve departmental accountability and availability of timely data for management's decision-making.
• As part of the SCIP project development for new or replacement leases, collaborates directly with the STVHCS Strategic Planning Office and VISN17 Capital Management Office, by providing Engineering support in preparing Cost Effectiveness Analyses to determine Best Value of capital assets alternatives for further VISN17 approval.

Major Duties Continued in Education Section Below:

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Major Duties Continued:

• Exercises responsibility to assure effective implementation and operation of regulations and guidelines concerning equal employment opportunity. Develops performance appraisal standards for individual employees and evaluates performance; solicits subordinate participation in identifying major job elements including critical elements; and provides for development and training.
• Provides advice and assistance on controversial problems encountered by subordinates.
• Hear and resolve complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor. Identifies ways to improve delivery of services, or increase the quality of the work directed.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.

Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.

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 (Schedule A)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Hybrid Resume
• PCS Orders
• Performance Appraisal
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

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