Healthcare Water Safety Engineer position within the Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System, Prescott, AZ (onsite).
Responsibilities
- Support the Construction and Capital Project process while coordinating with maintenance and operations to ensure compliance with SPS VHA Directive 1116(2) on management of critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment.
- Plan, design, and oversee major healthcare system projects.
- Manage Professional Architecture/Engineering and Construction contracts to verify contractor adherence to all contractual requirements.
- Provide engineering support to the healthcare system and maintain up-to-date construction specifications and drawings.
- Maintain a technical reference library of applicable codes.
- Offer healthcare engineering support to all assigned projects.
Requirements
- U.S. citizen to apply.
- Selective Service registration required for males born after December 31, 1959.
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
- Subject to background and security investigation.
- Online onboarding required; provide acceptable I-9 documentation. As of May 7, 2025, non-REAL ID compliant driver’s licenses or state IDs cannot be used for employment verification.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program for VA health care personnel.
- Complete all application requirements, including documents listed in Required Documents.
- Must serve a 1 or 2-year trial period to evaluate fitness and alignment with public interest goals.
- Performance and conduct, agency needs, and whether continued employment advances organizational goals and federal service efficiency will be considered.
Benefits
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance.
- Traditional federal pension with vesting after five years.
- Federal 401(k) with up to 5% employer contributions.
- Paid time off including annual leave, sick leave, and Federal holidays.
- Parental Leave and Child Care Subsidy.
This job is open to
- U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States.
Clarification from the Agency
Note: The two-page resume requirement does not apply to this position. The announcement is open to U.S. Citizens.
Education
Education must be accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting body and completed at an accredited college, university, school, or institution. Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with the transcript to receive credit. See the agency sources for verification and further details.
Additional Information
- Federal leave accrual is based on prior federal or military service; eligible applicants may receive credit toward annual leave.
- You may have an option to opt in to make your resume visible to agency hiring managers; opt-in does not guarantee further consideration.
- This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions.
- Positions are in the Excepted Service and do not confer competitive status.
- VA health-related positions fall under Title 38, not Schedule A.
- If you cannot apply online or need an alternative submission method, contact the Agency for assistance.
- The Fair Chance Act prohibits requesting criminal history before a tentative offer; additional information is available via VA HR resources.
How to Apply
All applicants should apply online by completing the full questionnaire and submitting the required documents. The application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 07/15/2026.
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- DD-214 or Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- Current professional license or licensure as a Professional Engineer or Architect
- Professional Certification (if applicable)
- SF-15
- SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Education and Qualification Notes
Education used to meet qualification requirements must be accredited by a recognized accrediting institution. Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript.
Reference
For information on qualification standards, visit the VA Office of Human Resources Management qualification standards. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Applicants will be assessed on how well their qualifications align with the listed requirements and job criteria.
