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Summary Incumbent serves as Chief Of Healthcare Technology Management Service and is responsible for the Healthcare Technology Program at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia and reports directly to the Associate Director. Responsibilities Provides management support and technical expert consultation to Executive Leadership for all issues relative to the areas supervised. Determines organizational changes in key positions within the Service Line. Acts as a consultant to the Medical Center regarding Healthcare Technology Management. Develops long-range plans for new and complex programs, works with management to develop long-range management plans, for the efficient and effective operation of Healthcare Technology Management Service. 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. Conducts an equipment management program that meets current requirements from The Joint Commission (TJC) and NFPA, including planning, selection, consultation, installation, application, and maintenance. Manages a recall and safety alert program for equipment, including medical device incident investigations to ensure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and TJC requirements. Takes a lead role in the coordination of purchase, planning, construction, installation, and in-service training stages of major Healthcare Technology Management. Serves as the Co-Chair for the Technology Operations Oversight Board, which provides the Medical Center with guidance regarding Technology Purchases and acts as a resource for Technology related issues. implements national policies and uses knowledge required for the position to reduce broad and non-specific guidelines to practical application. Assesses situations that are complicated by conflicting or insufficient data that must be analyzed to determine the applicability, efficiency, and effectiveness of established and/or innovative methods. Exhibits flexibility and adaptability necessary to find solutions and carry out the objectives of the Healthcare Technology Management Service. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 52180F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. 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). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications 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. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English. Education: Must possess a Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Engineering. 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. OR, Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree. 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). Grade Determinations: In addition to meeting the basic requirements for this occupation as stated above, the following Experience and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) criteria must be met for the Supervisory Biomedical Engineer (Clinical), GS-13 grade level. GS-13 Grade Level: Completion of at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, including the ability to implement and/or sustain an equipment management or biomedical research program that meets The Joint Commission (TJC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), or other applicable regulatory requirements, ability to develop material for a continuing education program for clinical or research staff, that address the principles and application of medical technology, and/or biomedical theory used in healthcare, ability to advise staff on emerging medical technology, or research procedures, while keeping abreast of changes in such technology, and utilizing the information to solve biomedical engineering problems, and knowledge of basic project management principles, as applied to the healthcare setting and medical equipment, and information system implementation. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): 1) Knowledge of the management of overall department resources, i.e., finances, space, equipment, supplies, and staffing at the local level, 2) Ability to draft and/or recommend local policies and/or directives related to healthcare technology management, 3) Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems, and develop and implement effective solutions, 4) 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, and 5) 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. References: VA Handbook 5005/104, Part II, Appendix G38. Biomedical Engineer Qualification Standard, GS-0858, March 25, 2019.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, or recurring and considerable walking, stooping, bending, crouching, and climbing. Work may also include frequent lifting of moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds, such as equipment. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information 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. 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. 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 to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.