Industrial Engineer
The Industrial Engineer will work collaboratively with medical center leadership and project team members in the design of healthcare systems, management and development of data tools, analysis of work flow efficiency/effectiveness and support of organizational process and performance improvement activities through the application of lean, Quality Managements Systems (QMS) principles, data analytics, human factors engineering (HFE) and lean system design methods to support and enhance improvement work done throughout the organization. -Applies principles of HFE to solving patient and human work flow issues and performs HFE analysis of patient and human work flow data including:
Medical devices of all sizes and complexity, medical software (e.g., CPRS, BCMA), Healthcare Systems, Environment of care (i.e., space design) Systematically evaluates health systems processes using statistical process control and other Total Quality Management (TQM) tools. Researches problems that impact the quality and efficiency of patient care delivery, makes recommendations for corrective actions and follows up to ensure effective implementation and sustainability. Identifies the need for correction of resource deficiencies, based on interpretation of findings of appropriate studies and literature and data analysis and advises program/project leadership of recommendations. Performs evaluation and analysis of areas targeted for improvement to assess program effectiveness and current status and to identify areas requiring management attention and systems enhancement. Reviews, utilizing lean, HRO and QMS principles, analyzes and evaluates systems by review of reports, available data, studies, projects, and information provided by managers, clinicians and support personnel in VA facilities, contractors, and other agencies. Identifies existing or potential problem areas and recommends necessary corrective action, or redesign. A wide range of processes with long term goals and results are analyzed utilizing a variety of basic and advanced tools to derive recommendations. Creates and manages a novel improvement system that drives all improvement efforts across the health care system. Integrates a digital platform and oversight that is transparent to support a culture of improvement. Coordinates ongoing data collection and information analysis and uses knowledge of HFE, HRO, Lean design and QMS principles to determine organizational performance and functioning of hospital systems. Uses available data to determine current performance, develops and implements local performance/project measures as needed to assess current status and determine areas targeted for improved flow/access. Completes a variety of administrative and reporting functions in support of the work of the HRO and QMS. Completes administrative briefings and technical reports in a timely manner. Prepares/presents both written and oral reports with consideration of the wide range of factors and requirements affecting the facility. Develops and/or assists with training, education, and orientation of VA staff in use of the variety of tools, methods, and/or principles of HRO, lean, QMS, HFE, TQI, and/or statistical process control and use of VHA data bases. Provides instruction to others through formal classroom instruction and/or small group mentoring. Consults with other VHA field patient and human work flow staff to contribute human factors engineering expertise and perspective to patient and human work flow matters. Work Schedule:
Administrative Days Telework:
Ad Jpc Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Industrial Engineer/PD606870 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/30/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS 11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS 9. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
comprehensive knowledge of advanced principles, concepts, theories and practices in equipment, utility systems, and construction projects, construction cost estimating techniques and maintenance and repair construction and equipment replacement projects. This specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree . OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond graduate level. Degree in Industrial Engineering; Advanced Lean Training preferred. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementAnalysis and Problem SolvingHuman FactorsQuality ManagementTeaches Others 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary, but occasionally involves walking, bending, climbing stairs. Active involvement in device or architecture design testing may mean longer periods of standing. The work also involves coping with complex, persistent demands from a variety of sources that can be regarded as a high-pressure work situation. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Medical devices of all sizes and complexity, medical software (e.g., CPRS, BCMA), Healthcare Systems, Environment of care (i.e., space design) Systematically evaluates health systems processes using statistical process control and other Total Quality Management (TQM) tools. Researches problems that impact the quality and efficiency of patient care delivery, makes recommendations for corrective actions and follows up to ensure effective implementation and sustainability. Identifies the need for correction of resource deficiencies, based on interpretation of findings of appropriate studies and literature and data analysis and advises program/project leadership of recommendations. Performs evaluation and analysis of areas targeted for improvement to assess program effectiveness and current status and to identify areas requiring management attention and systems enhancement. Reviews, utilizing lean, HRO and QMS principles, analyzes and evaluates systems by review of reports, available data, studies, projects, and information provided by managers, clinicians and support personnel in VA facilities, contractors, and other agencies. Identifies existing or potential problem areas and recommends necessary corrective action, or redesign. A wide range of processes with long term goals and results are analyzed utilizing a variety of basic and advanced tools to derive recommendations. Creates and manages a novel improvement system that drives all improvement efforts across the health care system. Integrates a digital platform and oversight that is transparent to support a culture of improvement. Coordinates ongoing data collection and information analysis and uses knowledge of HFE, HRO, Lean design and QMS principles to determine organizational performance and functioning of hospital systems. Uses available data to determine current performance, develops and implements local performance/project measures as needed to assess current status and determine areas targeted for improved flow/access. Completes a variety of administrative and reporting functions in support of the work of the HRO and QMS. Completes administrative briefings and technical reports in a timely manner. Prepares/presents both written and oral reports with consideration of the wide range of factors and requirements affecting the facility. Develops and/or assists with training, education, and orientation of VA staff in use of the variety of tools, methods, and/or principles of HRO, lean, QMS, HFE, TQI, and/or statistical process control and use of VHA data bases. Provides instruction to others through formal classroom instruction and/or small group mentoring. Consults with other VHA field patient and human work flow staff to contribute human factors engineering expertise and perspective to patient and human work flow matters. Work Schedule:
Administrative Days Telework:
Ad Jpc Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Industrial Engineer/PD606870 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/30/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS 11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS 9. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
comprehensive knowledge of advanced principles, concepts, theories and practices in equipment, utility systems, and construction projects, construction cost estimating techniques and maintenance and repair construction and equipment replacement projects. This specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree . OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond graduate level. Degree in Industrial Engineering; Advanced Lean Training preferred. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementAnalysis and Problem SolvingHuman FactorsQuality ManagementTeaches Others 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary, but occasionally involves walking, bending, climbing stairs. Active involvement in device or architecture design testing may mean longer periods of standing. The work also involves coping with complex, persistent demands from a variety of sources that can be regarded as a high-pressure work situation. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0896 Industrial Engineering - Salary Range:
$68,817 to $89,461 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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