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Biomedical Engineer

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Biomedical Engineer job at the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, part of the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System and the Veterans Health Administration. The engineer manages medical equipment from purchase through retirement and supports equipment projects and staff training. The job has one vacancy, needs no travel, and is on a weekday schedule, and the announcement says it may be used to fill more vacancies later.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to all U.S. citizens. Veterans' preference does not apply to this job.

What you would do

  • Manage medical equipment from purchase and installation through upgrades and retirement.
  • Lead or support equipment installations and system implementation projects.
  • Assess clinical needs and advise staff on device safety and compatibility.
  • Manage medical device recalls, safety alerts, and hazard investigations.
  • Train clinical and other staff on safe use of medical equipment.
  • Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative, overseeing contractor work, when assigned.

Do you qualify for GS-7 to GS-12?

With experience: GS-7 needs no experience beyond the basic requirements. GS-9 and GS-12 need at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, and GS-11 needs one year of experience at the next lower level while fully meeting the listed skills.

With education: A bachelor's degree in engineering from a school with at least one ABET-accredited engineering program, such as biomedical, clinical, electrical, or mechanical engineering. Or Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) certification plus a bachelor's degree in another field. GS-9 can also use a master's in biomedical engineering or a related field, or a bachelor's plus two years of related graduate study. GS-11 can also use a PhD in biomedical or related engineering, or a bachelor's plus three years of related graduate study.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV showing job title, duties, start and end month and year, hours per week, and series and grade
  • Transcript, required as part of the application package
  • Other documents only if they apply to you, such as DD-214, SF-50, or professional certification

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your questionnaire and documents. Your answers and documents will be verified, and missing required information may make you ineligible or lower your rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume or CV must list month and year for each job, plus hours per week and series and grade.
  • Include your transcript, since it is required, and make sure your school is accredited by a Department of Education-recognized accreditor.
  • Complete the full online questionnaire and submit all documents before the 11:59 PM ET closing deadline.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No travel required.

Incentives and relocation: A sign-on bonus may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • REAL ID-compliant identification needed for onboarding
  • Complete an online onboarding process

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$71,125 – $139,166 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-7 to GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering (0858)
Announcement
CBSU-13104407-27-EH

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