Supervisory Biomedical Engineer

Summary

The Deputy Chief, Clinical Engineering / Healthcare Technology Management (Clinical Engineering/HTM), officially classified as a Supervisory Biomedical Engineer, GS-0858-13, serves as a principal operational, technical, administrative, and professional engineering advisor to the Chief, Clinical Engineering/HTM, for the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS).

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Duties

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Duties include but not limited too:

• The incumbent assists the Chief in managing a complex, multisite healthcare technology management program and provides professional engineering leadership, program oversight, and direct supervision to employees assigned to the Deputy Chief in accordance with the approved organizational structure.
• The Deputy Chief works collaboratively with the Supervisory Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (SBESS), who also reports to the Chief, to coordinate service priorities and continuity of operations across Clinical Engineering/HTM
• The Deputy Chief shares responsibility for enterprise healthcare technology planning and execution, including medical equipment lifecycle management, technology assessment and acquisition, project and activation management, infrastructure coordination, quality and regulatory readiness, patient safety, cybersecurity and medical device integration, customer issue resolution, contract and resource management, workforce development, and continuous performance improvement.
• Translates strategic goals, policies, and leadership decisions into coordinated programs, projects, procedures, performance expectations, internal controls, and measurable operational activities.
• Assists the Chief in coordinating Clinical Engineering/HTM programs and operations across the DVAHCS, including the main medical center and assigned outpatient locations, and provides technology assessment, project management, system management, and other support across the healthcare system and other assigned multisite activities as required
• Within delegated authority and assigned areas of responsibility, coordinates day-to-day program and operational activities, establishes or adjusts priorities, allocates assigned resources, resolves barriers, and ensures follow-through on mission-critical activities.
• Directly supervises Biomedical Engineers and other Clinical Engineering/HTM employees assigned to the Deputy Chief as reflected on the approved organizational chart. The SBESS independently supervises employees assigned to the SBESS in accordance with the approved organizational structure; the Deputy Chief does not exercise routine supervisory authority over the SBESS or employees assigned to the SBESS unless such authority is specifically conveyed through formal Acting Chief delegation or another approved delegation.
• Plans and assigns work, establishes priorities and completion expectations, monitors progress, evaluates completed work for quality and accuracy, and adjusts resources and assignments within delegated authority to meet mission requirements
• The Deputy Chief leads or coordinates assigned professional engineering and program management aspects of the DVAHCS medical equipment lifecycle management program and assists the Chief with its development, implementation, and continuous improvement. The Deputy Chief collaborates with the SBESS and other HTM leaders, so lifecycle planning incorporates technical operations, maintenance experience, workforce capability, and service delivery requirements.
• Leads or oversees assessment of complex healthcare technology by collaborating with clinical, technical, administrative, cybersecurity, infrastructure, contracting, and financial stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate market offerings and alternatives, and determine appropriate system configurations.

Work Schedule: Monday -Friday; 8am-4:30pm or 7:30am-4:00pm

Compressed/Flexible:Authorized-Based on the needs of the Department

Telework: Authorized per the VA Policy

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• 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 ( 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.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• 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.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
• Knowledge of the management of overall department resources, i.e., finances, space, equipment, supplies, and staffing at the local level.
• Ability to draft and/or recommend local policies and/or directives related to healthcare technology management
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems, and develop and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient operations, and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity within the area of responsibility.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships in leading and dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers, both within and outside the biomedical engineering program, to include conflict management, dispute resolution, mediation, or reasonable accommodations.

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).

Required Experience: Biomed and Healthcare Experience

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Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, EmployeeOccupational Health Service

Education

Education and/or Experience. [The individual must meet either item (1) or (2) below to meet this requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Engineering. To be creditable, the curriculum must be from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), as a professional engineering curriculum. Examples of acceptable engineering degrees include: Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time.

• Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree not listed in item 3.b.(1) above.]

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: 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: ;br>

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

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.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

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Benefits

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