Civil Engineer (Highway) (Construction Program Manager) (Direct Hire)

As a Civil Engineer (Highway) (Construction Program Manager) you will:

• Represent the Division at Senior leadership and staff level meetings with Caltrans local public agencies other federal agencies and industry partners. Participate in task forces or other committees to provide engineering expertise develop policy and assist in resolving complex Construction Program problems involving program management implementation.
• Develop implement and monitor the Construction Program-related elements of the Stewardship and Oversight Agreement and for Discretionary Grant funded non-state DOT/direct recipient projects. Determine program progress and success in meeting overall agency goals. Recommend improvements and develop improvement action plans as needed.
• Provide engineering expertise technical assistance and recommendations to Division staff on construction project related matters in accordance with the Divisions risk-based stewardship and oversight initiatives.
• Lead and/or participate in program reviews of the Construction Program procedures and processes used by Caltrans to implement Federal-aid projects. This may include researching background information and performing risk assessments. Conduct continuous process improvement guidelines analyzing the existing process performing data analysis mapping processes writing reports andinvolvement in the resolution of findings and recommendations.
• Share Construction Program related information and coordinate with internal FHWA staff. Provide expertise and advice to Transportation Engineers Financial Specialists and other technical specialists in resolving Construction Program related issues that have programmatic implications.
• Review and approve annual updates to the Caltrans Construction Manual and updates to Office Bulletins. Coordinate FHWA comments on draft updates to the Caltrans Construction Manual and Office Bulletins from FHWA functional and program specialists in related program areas. Approve Caltrans Specifications and Standard Plans.
• Monitor and analyze Division activities to identify Construction Program trends and recurring issues report those issues to the Executive Leadership Team and recommend actions to enhance opportunities and/or mitigate threats

The ideal candidate is a mid-career professional who has experience administering Highway Engineering andConstruction programs at a national statewide or local transportation system level applying construction methodsalternative contracting strategies and sound engineering principles and techniques in delivering highway and bridgeconstruction projects to manage performance and track the health of the federal-aid program.

• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority/SME will be used to fill this position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
• PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT:Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Relocation and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and aservice agreement may be required.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification AND (3) meet the specialized experience requirements.

To qualify for the GS-12 you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:

• Experience conducting highway construction engineering reviews and managing related programs; AND
• Experience providing guidance on strategies regulations policies and procedures relating to highway construction programs.

To qualify for the GS-13 you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include:

• Experience managing or leading highway transportation and construction programs; AND
• Experience in applying theories and application of strategies in highway and bridge engineering construction methods constructionmanagement alternative contracting methods traffic control materials schedules contract plans specifications cost estimatingchange orders regulations contract interpretation and conflict resolution and construction performance reviews and tracking; AND
• Experience in advocating providing guidance and facilitating complex construction problems in areas of highway and transportationengineering and construction management.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Civil Engineering - Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and methods required to plan design construct operate and maintain facilities such as buildings transportation systems water and sanitarysystems and other public works systems.
2. Contracting/Procurement - Knowledge of various types of contracts techniques or requirements (for example Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement and contract negotiation andadministration.
3. Partnering - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategicrelationships and achieve common goals.
4. Project Management - Knowledge of the principles methods or tools for developing schedulingcoordinating and managing projects and resources including monitoring and inspecting costs work andcontractor performance.
5. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectivelytaking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial);makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and respondsappropriately.

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 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.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions please click on the following link: applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.