General Engineer, Gs-801-11 Job in Lake City - 98219203 - ZA9R72TZMZ7MK

Job Title:
GENERAL ENGINEER, GS-801-11

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Health AdministrationSub

Agency:
North Florida/South Georgia VHS

Job Announcement Number:
11-056-LF

SALARY RANGE:
$57,408.00 - $74,628.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, March 31, 2011 to Friday, July 29, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-0801-11/11

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Lake City, FL

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.

First cutoff for application review will be 4/21/2011, then every two weeks thereafter.

JOB SUMMARY:

GENERAL ENGINEER, GS-801-11

$$57,408- $74,628 Per Annum

One Vacancy/Permanent/Full Time Position

Tour of Duty:Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Duty Location:Lake City, Florida

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICE

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must pass pre-employment examination.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Lake City, FL


The incumbent will have the responsibility for providing consulting and advisory professional engineering service to management and the medical staff at this medical center.The incumbent's responsibilities cover a wide scope of engineering activities ranging from building construction and maintenance through intricate and complex problems with high voltage electrical systems, steam production, air-conditioning, electrically energized machines, pneumatic and electronic controls, and specialized mechanical, hydraulic and electronic equipment common to a modern medical center.Prepares medical center construction requests for submission to Central Office.In charge of construction projects from initial conception to completion and inspect contracts for compliance with the contract documents.Provides engineering input for the maintenance and repair of all the medical center utility systems.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Candidates must be citizens of the United Sates.BASIC REQUIREMENTS:Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements appropriate to professional engineering, OR, an appropriate combination of directly related degree education and experience that is appropriate to this position (copy of college transcripts must be turned in at the same time as application).In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level to qualify for the GS-11 level.Specialized experience is desired in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, as projects and maintenance of utilities include expertise in these areas.Time-in-grade requirements must be met.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO BE ADDRESSED:

1.Knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, industrial, security and safety engineering fields.

2.Knowledge of material stresses when utilizing concrete, structural steel, wood and aluminum in design or construction of minor improvements and additions.

3.Knowledge in hydraulics, thermodynamics, mechanics, and strength of materials when resolving maintenance and repair problems in the operation of steam plants, air-conditioning, ventilation, sterilizing equipment, conveyors, along with air, vacuum, gas, oxygen, water and sewerage stystems.

4.Knowledge of electrical distribution systems including connected electrical loads for motors, lights, and widely diversified hospital equipment.

5.Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate difficult and unusual problems dealing with the various phases of construction projects.(Provide examples)

6.Ability to conduct special studies, write reports, and recommend courses of action or actions affecting budget, planning maintenance and repair of facilities, systems and equipment, labor utilization, and work methods.(Describe your experiences)

BENEFITS:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional information on eligibility. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRS

You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
OTHER INFORMATION:The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

If you fax your application, we will not consider it.

You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.


HOW TO APPLY:

Current NF/SGVHS employees submit VAF 4078, resume and responses to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities and copy of college transcripts to Human Resources (05). Other eligible applicants submit resume or OF-612, Optional Application for Employment, and OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and responses to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities and copy of college transcripts to Human Resources (05). Current Federal employees (excluding NF/SGVHS employees) include copy of latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, and latest Performance Appraisal. Veterans must include copy of DD-214 that shows character of discharge (if service-connected for disability must include SF-15 with proof of disability).ICTAP/ CTAP eligibles submit copy of RIF notice, Certificate of Expected Separation (CES), or notice of proposed separation. Send application material to VA (05),

1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida32608

.If you need additional information, please contact, Human Resources, at (352) 374-6009. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

HUMAN RESOURCES
Phone: 352-376-1611 EXT 6009
Email: Lisa.Foster3@va.gov Agency Information:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
1601 SW ARCHER ROAD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32608
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.