General Engineer (TCF Intern) - Indianapolis, IN - Overview Summary Duties Works under the general supervision of the Chief, Engineering Service in supervising the construction program and assisting the engineering maintenance and operations program at this medical center. Responsible for the coordination of the Engineering Construction Program. The incumbent conducts continual program reviews and makes recommendations to the Chief, Engineering Service, for improvements and modifications. Is responsible for the inspection of projects during construction, preparing necessary reports, checking blueprints and specifications, and for taking corrective action as indicated. Provides professional engineering services (including design calculations) related to the layout, design, development, and completion of construction projects ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000 and nonrecurring maintenance projects. Prepares cost estimates, drawings and specifications, and justification and description for proposed medical center projects. Serves as project manager and resident engineer for medical center construction projects. Reviews and approves/disapproves material and equipment submittals. Prepares necessary documents for progress reports, partial payments, change orders, etc. Acts as liaison with architects/engineers, supervising the design process which includes coordinating work between hospital personnel and design firms. Ensures that all standards and regulations are followed in the designs as well as assuring the competency of the design. Prepares contract drawings, sketches and as-built drawings in AutoCAD. Uses AutoCAD on a daily basis in assisting tradesmen in locating as-built utilities and coordinating maintenance and repair work. Revises contract documents on AutoCAD during construction and coordinates changes with the AlE to ensure accurate electronic information using word processing, spread sheets, VA bulletin boards, and project scheduling software. Operates the medical center's Building Automation System on a daily basis which includes changing set points, operating various equipment, data trending, load shedding, power monitoring, and programming. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

• $41,673 $54,174 Job Details Application Open Date 6/6/2018 Application Close Date 6/15/2018 Organization Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Who May Apply None Status None - You are excluded from health benefits coverage if you are expected to work less than 130 hours per month for at least 90 days. Receiving Service Credit or 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. 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. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the - site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the - document. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an - . - Qualifications - To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/15/2018. Internship Program: To be eligible, applicants must be accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis as defined by the institution in which you are enrolled. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPT) To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements with 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, . BASIC REQUIREMENT: ALL applicants must meet one of the following: A. Degree in Professional Engineering. Applicant must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)3 as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statistics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. ~OR~ B. A combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:Professional registration -- Current registration as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination, or the written test required for professional registration, which is administered by the Boards of Engineering Examiners in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum as described in paragraph A above. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement to qualify at the GS-7 level: One (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position, must have been equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes knowledge of the principles, theories, and concepts of engineering; experience coordinating, scheduling, and reviewing new construction and renovation work; preparing cost estimates; and analyzing data, OR, one of the following:One (1) full year of graduate level education that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position,ORSuccessful completion of a five (5) year program study of at least 160 semester hours leading to a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.OR,Possess equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience directly related to the work of this position,OR,Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the baccalaureate level in the course work detailed above is fully qualifying for the GS-7 level. Applicants who wish to apply under this provision must submit proof from their educational institution that they meet one of the criteria listed below. To qualify for SAA, applicants must have completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled and meet one of the following: 1) Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university, or major subdivision; 2) A grade-point average of "B" (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last two (2) years of undergraduate study; 3) A grade point average of "B+" (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two (2) years of undergraduate study; 4) Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. For a list of recognized honor societies please visit http://www.achsnatl.org/quick_link.asp IMPORTANT: You must submit a copy of unofficial transcripts, a degree. and/or other documentation in order for a determination to be made regarding meeting the basic requirement in order to receive consideration. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: - Communication - Project Management - Writing 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. Note: - For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. Physical Requirements: Work requires some physical exertion, and occasional lifting of heavy objects. - Benefits - How To Apply - All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/15/2018 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10229030. - To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. - Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. 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