Duties

Major Duties include:

• Monitors construction projects for the quality of materials and work performed by contractors and ensures that the contractor follows the drawings and specifications.
• Reviews progress charts, time extensions, change orders, progress payments, weekly payrolls, and cost schedules under a project managers supervision.
• Prepares and maintains log of daily activities of the contractors.
• Coordinates utility shut downs between contractor and VANCHCS to ensure the continuity of clinical operations.
• Assists the project manager in the preparation of completed drawings and specifications to the contracting officer for the preparation of bids.
• Assists the project manager in the design and preparation of detailed drawings and specifications for approved non-recurring maintenance and station-level construction projects. Also, the replacement or addition of buildings, building equipment, utility systems, operating equipment and minor improvements.
• Prepares detailed drawings which, because of the breadth of projects, incorporate features and principals of architectural, electrical, civil and mechanical engineering. Develops and prepares assembly, detail and sectional isometric views of a variety of items such as steam and refrigeration layouts electrical schematics architectural layouts, building cross sections layouts of roads and grounds, etc.
• Prepares detailed cost estimates and drawings for the annual non-recurring maintenance and repair projects.
• In preparing designs drawings and specifications, takes in to consideration such factors as trade practices, types of materials available, new materials being marketed, cost limitations, and special features of the area that must be incorporated (e.g., special environmental features such as strictly controlled temperatures and humidity, accommodations for handicapped patients, special ventilating equipment which must be built in, feasibility of maintaining sterile or aseptic conditions, etc.).
• After award of contract to outside contractors, reviews contractor's equipment and material submittals and drawings to determine if same meet required government specifications.
• Maintains central files of all VANCHCS drawings; modifies drawings to keep them current.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Documents Accepted:

  • Cover Letter
  • Other (1)
  • Resume
  • Transcript

  Documents Required:
  

  • Resume

  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
  Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
  To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/05/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12325914.
  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  2. 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. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  Agency contact information

  Diana Avila-Linaja

  Phone

  650-694-6000 X15130

  Email

  diana.avila-linaja@va.gov

  Address

  VA Northern California Health Care System
  10535 Hospital Way
  Mather, CA 95655
  US

  Next steps

  After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated 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.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.