Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

This position serves as the Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist within the Division of Facilities Management of the Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEH&E), with positions located in Zuni, Dulce and Santa Fe, NM. The purpose of this position is to provide equipment maintenance coordination, equipment tracking, safety compliance support and technical support in support of patient care.

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Schedules equipment maintenance, inspections, and calibration, and tracks completed work. Reviews equipment history, costs, and condition to identify issues and needed follow-up. Maintains equipment inventories, records, warranties, and service agreements. Tracks equipment recalls and safety alerts, notifies staff, and follows up on corrective actions.

Helps staff with equipment use and care, coordinates vendor support, and refers complex issues for guidance.

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, Ameri. Corps) 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:GS-05: Three (3) years of general experience,1 year of which is equivalent to at the GS-4 with the particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position of the Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist.

OR Four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. GS-07: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Scheduling medical equipment maintenance; maintaining equipment inventories and service records; reviewing equipment condition, costs, and maintenance history to identify routine follow-up needs; and tracking recalls and safety actions.

OR One (1) full year of graduate level education. OR Superior academic achievement in a Bachelor's degree curriculum. OR A combination of education and specialized experience as described above. GS-09: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Analyzing medical equipment performance and costs to determine maintenance or replacement needs; evaluating equipment purchases and coordinating installation; interpreting and applying equipment safety requirements; and advising staff on safe equipment use and care.

OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR A combination of education and specialized experience as described above. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level.

Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

This position has an education requirement. If you are substituting education for experience; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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/ .