Healthcare Engineer-GEMS Coordinator/Project Engineer

The position serves as the Green Environment Management Systems (GEMS) Coordinator/Project Engineer at the Western North Carolina VA Healthcare System. The engineer will be responsible for managing healthcare system environmental program(s) and coordinating the efforts of healthcare systems organizations that relate to environmental matters. A Recruiting/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. Engineer will be align themselves with the VA's goal to implement sound stewardship practices that are protective of the air, water, land, and other natural and cultural resources. In accordance with the goals of the VA GEMS program, seeks to cost-effectively meet or exceed compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local environmental; public health; and resource protection laws, regulations, and VA requirements. Primary duties include but not limited to the following: * Performs work related to the management and operation of VHA healthcare facilities and programs that are needed to, protect the environment, protect human health from environmental pollution and improve air, land, and water resources. * Engineer seeks to incorporate practices necessary to implement the requirements of Executive Order 13423, "Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy and Transportation Management." * Engineer is responsible for coordinating the efforts of healthcare system staff involved with the GEMS to ensure that the GEMS is developed and implemented in accordance with VHA and WNCHCS policy and guidance. * Engineer is further responsible for ensuring that the GEMS results in findings and conclusions that lead to continual improvement of environmental programs at the healthcare system. * Engineer is responsible for applying environmental science and technology to demonstrate relationships between the operation of the healthcare system with human health, ecosystems, environmental media, and natural resources. Engineer provides leadership and direction to management, professional and technical personnel regarding the development and implementation of the facility GEMS. * The incumbent plans, organizes, implements, oversees, and provides technical assistance for projects to resolve environmental problems. Assignments include, but are not limited to, domestic and industrial wastewater treatment and disposal; safe drinking water; treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste; release 'of hazardous material/spill response; air pollution control; environmental media permitting; toxic substances; and regulatory oversight. * The engineer provides technical expertise for the design, modification, operation and maintenance of VA Medical Center facilities and infrastructure to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. * When necessary, the engineer may perform the role of Project Engineer that includes, but not limited to project planning, produces designs, manages designs, manages construction, and provides construction administration for Minor Construction Projects, Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) Projects, Station Level Projects, and Leases, including all areas and aspects (architectural, electrical, life safety, mechanical, civil, structural, etc.). * In this role, the engineer may serve as resident and program engineer consisting of the planning, design, and overseeing of major healthcare system projects; oversees Professional Architecture/Engineering (A/E) and Construction contracts to ensure the contractor follows all contractual requirements, healthcare regulations and codes, specifications and schedules are met in accordance with the government's requirements for VA owned and leased facilities. * Performs other duties as assigned. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 8:00AM-4:30PM Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: No Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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