Summary
This position serves as a Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) providing services to the Native American population at Indian Health Service and Tribal Facilities located throughout the Albuquerque Area.
Salary Range:
GS-05: $39,993 - $51,988 per year
GS-07: $49,541 - $64,405 per year
GS-09: $60,957 - $78,776 per year
Duties
- Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
- Provides biomedical equipment support, clinical engineering services and manager expertise to promote the safe, reliable, effective, and economical use of resources in the delivery of health care.
- Analyzes, designs, modifies, evaluates and corrects system malfunctions on complex patient care systems with interrelated and sometimes dispersed subsystems.
- Provides advice and consultation to others in purchase of electro medical instrumentation and provides guidance on safety techniques in relation to electrical and electronic systems.
- Assists with training of equipment users, writing instructional materials in techniques and methods of testing, calibrating and operating patient care systems for appropriate personnel.
- Generates reports of program activities to provide to stakeholders or for inclusion in accreditation review, resource requirements determinations, program funding methodologies and other needs.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U. S. Citizenship is required.
- If you are a male, born after December 31, 1959, and you want to be employed by the federal government, you must (subject to certain exemptions) be registered with the Selective Service System.
- Must pass pre-employment examination.
- Selectee may be subject to a probationary period.
- A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
- Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
- You will be subject to call back and/or stand by.
- Alternate work schedule, callbacks, rotating shifts, rotating departments, night/weekends/holidays may apply.
- A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.
- You must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If not obtained or maintained during employment, you will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
- You must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
- You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
- May be required to operate a Government-owned or leased motor vehicle for official purposes which requires a state operator's license (Class D).
- IHS - Operated Properties are tobacco free.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for the grade GS-05:
A. Experience: Have completion of at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience, one (1) year of which was comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors), that demonstrates the ability to: 1) Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; 2) Plan and organize work; and 3) Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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B. Education: Have successful completion of a four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in any field.
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C. Combination of experience and education: Have a qualifying combination of the experience described in response A and the education described in response B. To determine if you qualify under this combination first divide your total months of qualifying experience by 36 (this is the equivalent of 3 years experience). Then divide your completed semester hours of education by 120 (120 semester hours equals 4 years of post-high school education). Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
To qualify for the grade GS-07:
A. Experience: Have one (1) year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors). Examples of specialized experience include assisting with selecting, installing, modifying, testing and evaluating medical or dental equipment; repairing, calibrating and performing preventive maintenance of electrical/electronic medical or dental equipment; providing assistance in developing work requirements for patient-care systems, devices or assemblies.
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B. Education: Have one (1) full year of graduate level education with major study in biomedical equipment technology, medicine, electronics, engineering technology, or other related field.
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C. Combination of experience and education: Have an equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate level education as described in A and B above which, when combined, equals 100% of the total requirement. To calculate your combined amount, first determine the amount of your specialized experience as a percentage of the requirement listed in A above. Then determine the amount of your graduate education as a percentage of the requirement listed in B above; then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
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D. Superior Academic Achievement: Have completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with major study in biomedical equipment technology, medicine, electronics, engineering technology, or other related field AND meet one of the requirements for Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) based on the following: (1) class standing (upper third standing in graduating class based on completed courses); (2) grade-point average (3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on the official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum); or (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society.
To qualify for the grade GS-09:
A. Experience: Have one (1) full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors). Examples of specialized experience include assisting with the evaluation, installation, service, and repair of complex medical equipment and systems; working with professional, engineering or medical personnel in the purchase of medical or dental equipment; inspecting and testing medical equipment to determine whether it meets government specifications; providing advice to clinical staff regarding new equipment, environment, available facilities, network requirements, and overall life cycle management.
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B. Education: Have aMaster's or equivalent graduate degree with major study in biomedical equipment technology, medicine, electronics, engineering technology, or other related field or have completed at least two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
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C. Combination of experience and education: Have an equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate level education as described above in A and B which, when combined, equals 100% of the total requirement. To calculate, first take the number of semester hours or equivalent earned towards a graduate degree (in excess of 18 semester hours) and divide by 18 semester hours or equivalent. Then take the number of months of experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Please note only graduate education in excess of one year (18 semester hours) may be used to qualify under this option. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position's supervisor.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you meet the minimum qualifications requirements for this position, your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within each of these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-preference eligibles.
Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against the qualifications as defined in the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement and your responses to the assessment questions. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume (your resume must state specific duties that relate to this position) and your responses to the assessment questions will be evaluated against the duties you provided in your resume, along with your submitted documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following:
- Measurement and Instrumentation
- Problem Solving
- Technical Competence
- Technical Competence - Customer Service
The following links below provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran, qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a disability, please refer to the following links below for additional guidance. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Workforce Restructuring Career Transition website at: . CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- Veterans, i.e. (VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more disabled) -
- Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) -
- Interagency Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) -
- Schedule A Appointments for the Disabled -
Required Documents
Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number.
Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements:
Indian Preference Applicants: If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link: . When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.
Veterans Preference: If claiming Veteran's Preference provide a copy of your DD214 Form (Member 4 copy). To claim 10-Point Veterans Preference, submit a SF-15 Application () along with the appropriate supporting documentation. For additional information regarding Veterans Preference visit: .
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: .
Transcripts: You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application. You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
Licensure, Certifications: Applicants should list their license/certifications on their resume, along with the expiration date, if applicable. Certification of licensure/certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
Superior Academic Achievement: If claiming eligibility for Superior Academic Achievement, you must provide copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) at the time of initial application. If unable to obtain transcripts, you must provide sufficient evidence to validate courses completed and credit hours earned. Eligibility is based on one of the following:
- Class standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision and based on completed courses.
- Grade-point average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a G.P.A. of: a.) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (''B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or b.) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
- Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society - Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed here Association of College Honor Societies. Official transcripts may be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.