Summary
The Deputy Chief, Clinical Engineering / Healthcare Technology Management (Clinical Engineering/HTM), officially classified as a Supervisory Biomedical Engineer, GS-0858-13, serves as a principal operational, technical, administrative, and professional engineering advisor to the Chief, Clinical Engineering/HTM, for the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS).
Duties
Duties include but not limited too: The incumbent assists the Chief in managing a complex, multisite healthcare technology management program and provides professional engineering leadership, program oversight, and direct supervision to employees assigned to the Deputy Chief in accordance with the approved organizational structure. The Deputy Chief works collaboratively with the Supervisory Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (SBESS), who also reports to the Chief, to coordinate service priorities and continuity of operations across Clinical Engineering/HTM The Deputy Chief shares responsibility for enterprise healthcare technology planning and execution, including medical equipment lifecycle management, technology assessment and acquisition, project and activation management, infrastructure coordination, quality and regulatory readiness, patient safety, cybersecurity and medical device integration, customer issue resolution, contract and resource management, workforce development, and continuous performance improvement. Translates strategic goals, policies, and leadership decisions into coordinated programs, projects, procedures, performance expectations, internal controls, and measurable operational activities. Assists the Chief in coordinating Clinical Engineering/HTM programs and operations across the DVAHCS, including the main medical center and assigned outpatient locations, and provides technology assessment, project management, system management, and other support across the healthcare system and other assigned multisite activities as required Within delegated authority and assigned areas of responsibility, coordinates day-to-day program and operational activities, establishes or adjusts priorities, allocates assigned resources, resolves barriers, and ensures follow-through on mission-critical activities. Directly supervises Biomedical Engineers and other Clinical Engineering/HTM employees assigned to the Deputy Chief as reflected on the approved organizational chart. The SBESS independently supervises employees assigned to the SBESS in accordance with the approved organizational structure; the Deputy Chief does not exercise routine supervisory authority over the SBESS or employees assigned to the SBESS unless such authority is specifically conveyed through formal Acting Chief delegation or another approved delegation. Plans and assigns work, establishes priorities and completion expectations, monitors progress, evaluates completed work for quality and accuracy, and adjusts resources and assignments within delegated authority to meet mission requirements The Deputy Chief leads or coordinates assigned professional engineering and program management aspects of the DVAHCS medical equipment lifecycle management program and assists the Chief with its development, implementation, and continuous improvement. The Deputy Chief collaborates with the SBESS and other HTM leaders, so lifecycle planning incorporates technical operations, maintenance experience, workforce capability, and service delivery requirements. Leads or oversees assessment of complex healthcare technology by collaborating with clinical, technical, administrative, cybersecurity, infrastructure, contracting, and financial stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate market offerings and alternatives, and determine appropriate system configurations. Work Schedule: Monday -Friday; 8am-4:30pm or 7:30am-4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Authorized-Based on the needs of the Department Telework: Authorized per the VA Policy 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
Education and/or Experience. [The individual must meet either item (1) or (2) below to meet this requirement: Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Engineering. To be creditable, 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. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time. Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree not listed in item 3.b.(1) above.] 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.