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VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
02/22/2017 to 03/03/2017
$75,329 - $97,927 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
BA-17-KAE-1918431-BU
464698600
Performs as a working supervisor in full charge of the Biomedical Engineering Section as such has responsibility to maintain and implement the Healthcare Technology Management and Equipment Management Programs that meet or exceeds the joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and other applicable healthcare regulatory requirements. The implementation of this program will include but not limited to management of technology life cycles, support management of the recall and alert program for medical devices, investigation of medical device hazards and incidents, the acquisition and implementation of new medical technologies. Responsible for communication, project coordination and committee memberships as it pertains to Healthcare Technology Management and Equipment Management Programs at the health care system, including representation of the health care system at the VISN level. The incumbent also has the ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, upper management and VISN level staff.
Work Schedule:Administrative Days, Monday - Friday
Functional Statement Title/#:Supervisory Biomedical Engineer
Physical Requirements: Must pass pre-employment physical.
Basic Requirements:
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.
Grade Determinations:
GS-12
Experience. Completion of at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level; or completion of a post-doctoral research fellowship in the field of biomedical engineering, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level.
The supervisory biomedical engineer is responsible for the professional and administrative management of a biomedical engineering section in a facility with complexity equal to a secondary care facility. Such individuals typically have responsibility for supervising technical staff including lower level engineers, biomedical engineering technicians, and other staff. The range of supervisory responsibility includes development of performance standards and performance evaluations; recommendations for appointments, awards, advancements, and when appropriate, disciplinary actions; and identification of continuing training needs; etc. The supervisory biomedical engineer is responsible for financial management of budget resources allocated to support quality assurance, and maintenance activities necessary to assure the facility medical equipment inventory is available for patient care activities. In addition to the core competencies for GS-12 level positions, the candidate must demonstrate the following professional KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):
a. Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines.
b. Skill in managing and directing the work of others to accomplish programs goals and objectives.
*c. Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled biomedical work operations.
d. Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
References: VA Handbook 5005 appendix G38 and appropriate VA Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
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.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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OPM Letter:http://chcoc.gov/transmittals/TransmittalDetails.aspx?TransmittalID=6465
Mythbusters: https://hru.gov/Studio_Recruitment/tools/Mythbuster_on_Federal_Hiring_Policies.pdf
Hiring Official Presentation: http://chcoc.gov/files/Fostering-Fair-Employment-Opportunities-for-Applicants.pdf
Fair Credit Reporting Act Notice:http://www.opm.gov/investigations/background-investigations/federal-investigations-notices/2015/fin-15-01.pdf
This position is located at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System which is part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23).
Service Line: Facilities Management
Tour of Duty: Administrative Days, Monday - Friday
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, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments.
NOTE: You must use your full legal name when completing all required documents
http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf
Forms can also be found at: http://www.stcloud.va.gov/careers/index.asp
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1918431.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, March 03, 2017 to receive consideration.
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