This position is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and management process for Service Line programs, which include setting qualitative and quantitative standards. This position develops and provides the Executive Leadership Team and the clinical staff information on the methods, techniques, and procedures necessary to integrate the Engineering, Maintenance, Biomedical, Capital Management, and other Engineering programs into the mission of the Medical Center. This position oversees the Joint Commission (TJC) Environment of Care Programs for Utility Systems Management, Safety, Life Safety, and Medical Equipment Management for both this Medical Center and all Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
In the absence of the Chief Engineer, the Assistant Chief has the full authority to act on behalf of the Chief Engineer.
Engineering Project Management and Administration
- Responsible for strengthening and enhancing healthcare facility engineering and operations. The Assistant Chief Engineer is a key managerial advisor reporting directly to the Chief Engineer.
- Provides management support and technical expert consultation to the Chief Engineer for all issues relative to the areas listed above. Acquires significant decision-making authority, responsibility, and accountability on issues affecting all of Engineering Service.
- Responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and management process for the Engineering Service that includes setting qualitative and quantitative standards. Develops and provides the Medical Center executive leadership and the clinical staff information on the methods, techniques, and procedures necessary to integrate these programs into the mission of the Medical Center.
- Oversees human resources management matters for the services, including development and implementation of succession and workforce plans.
- Supports the Strategic Capital Investment Planning (SCIP) process as part of the Medical Center planning team.
Budgeting/Financial Management Work - Provides for the budgeting and financial management for Engineering Service including budget formulation, justification, and execution; financial management; and financial reporting.
- Exercises responsibility for budget formulation, presentation, and execution. Maintains awareness of and information about the overall status of financial resources for the office in order to react to changing situations with timely recommendations
- Participates with management in defending the budget before senior level management. Interacts and negotiates on adjustments or reprogramming in support of major program changes or requirements. Reviews for financial impact.
Research and Analysis Work - Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements related to all areas of the facility and all facets of Engineering Service. Provides expert analysis and advice on complex program issues. ???????
- Assists with the coordination of all requests for additional resources, working closely with others to pull together comprehensive short-range and long-range plans. Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Plans and/or accomplishes special projects. Manages special projects for major office or program issues of broad impact. Conceives and implements new initiatives and projects to strengthen, facilitate, and integrate programs.???????
Professional Engineering/Architectural Analysis and Advice - Meets regularly with other Engineers from across the country and VA Leadership from the Office of Capital Asset Management and Engineering Support (OCAMES).
- Must meet program performance standards as defined at the national, VISN level, and medical center level. Develops and maintains performance monitoring, tracking and reporting systems.
- Reviews subordinates' activity plans, specifications, and cost estimates for technical adequacy and feasibility. Establishes maintenance standards for new or unusual projects.
Performs Construction Administration Work - Develop and implement the Medical Center's capital improvement program. Works with medical activities to identify additional space needs and needed renovations. Establishes leases as needed.
- Develops technical data regarding materials, sizes, dimensions, quantities, and costs to be incorporated in formal specifications.
- Prepares correspondence, technical reports, estimates, fact sheets, status reports, and schedules as required to complete project assignments.
Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday
Compressed/Flexible:Not authorized
Telework: Available, ad-hoc basis
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 41668F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Starting at $116,846 Per Year (GS 13)