Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
Summary
This position is located in the Healthcare Technology Management Service of the Durham VA Health Care System, Durham NC. Serves as a staff advisor to the Chief of Healthcare Technology Management Service in the area of Healthcare Technology Management (i.e., Biomedical Engineering) as well as engineering principles and practices, which relate to the area of specialization and scientific discipline, drawing from professional educational background, as well as practical experience.
Major duties
- Duties include but not limited too: The incumbent serves as an HTM biomedical engineering subject-matter resource for medical technology infrastructure, physical planning, installation, relocation, and activation associated with construction, renovation, clinical service expansion, and equipment deployment projects. The incumbent translates clinical and medical equipment requirements into physical space, utility, environmental, installation, connectivity-provision, and maintenance-access requirements. The incumbent coordinates these requirements throughout planning, design, construction, equipment installation, acceptance testing, activation, and transition to ongoing operations. The incumbent supports development and application of standardized medical technology infrastructure requirements, planning criteria, and activation practices across assigned projects and clinical areas Works with clinical services to translate clinical functions and workflows into project-specific medical equipment and space requirements. Develops and maintains project equipment lists, room equipment schedules, placement recommendations, and installation requirements. Coordinates equipment selection, standardization, replacement, and reuse decisions with the Lifecycle Management Biomedical Engineer and clinical stakeholders. Lifecycle strategy, replacement planning, and standardization decisions remain with the responsible Lifecycle Management function; this position translates approved equipment decisions into project specific and activation requirements. Coordinates documented transfer of activated equipment to the responsible clinical service and HTM operational support personnel. Performs biomedical engineering analysis of medical equipment infrastructure requirements and develops technical recommendations concerning equipment siting, utilities, environmental conditions, structural interfaces, installation, maintainability, and operational suitability. Develops and documents medical technology infrastructure requirements and biomedical engineering criteria for incorporation into project planning and design. Provides biomedical engineering technical support to acquisition and contract administration for equipment and installation services associated with assigned construction, renovation, relocation, and activation projects. Develops technical requirements addressing equipment dimensions, utility demands, site preparation, delivery, installation, commissioning, and training. Serves as the HTM technical project lead for medical technology planning, infrastructure integration, installation, and activation on assigned construction, renovation, relocation, and activation projects, coordinating HTM, Engineering/Facilities Management, cybersecurity/integration, and BESS support required for project execution. Develops and maintains the medical equipment portion of project scope, work breakdown structures, schedules, milestones, risk registers, issue logs, and action-item tracking. Compiles medical equipment readiness findings and provides recommendations to HTM and activation leadership Documents findings and elevates unresolved installation-readiness issues before equipment installation or activation. Provides biomedical engineering analysis for medical device hazard investigations and root cause analyses involving medical technology infrastructure interfaces or installation conditions. Work Schedule: 7am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm; Monday - Friday Compressed/Flexible: Available, per the needs of the Department Telework: Ad-Hoc, per the needs of the Department Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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.
Education
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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. 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. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets 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. Area of Consideration: Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order: Current permanent VA employees of the facility All other VA employees Current permanent Federal employees of other agencies All other applicants Note: Veterans Preference is not applicable to VA employees or employees of other federal agencies
How to apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full 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 10/23/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13089236. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS 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. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
What to expect next
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
Source: USAJOBS (U.S. Office of Personnel Management) — https://www.usajobs.gov:443/job/888672700
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