Civil Engineer Highway Construction Project Engineer DH

As a Civil Engineer (Highway) Construction Project Engineer you will:

• Provide on-site administration of construction contracts. Ensure projects are constructed according to plans and specifications. Administer projects by providing engineering guidance to the contractor the client agency and other project personnel.
• Ensure engineering and technical specification requirements are met and work is accomplished according to the contract documents. Determine the need for and issue directives to the contractor as provided for in the contract and in conformance with Division policies and procedures. Foresee possible problems and take appropriate actions.
• Oversee a range of assigned activities such as materials testing project schedule progress estimates surveys traffic control environmental controls and construction methods. Make recommendations to the project engineer if construction methods and safety measures do not comply with the contract. Determine the acceptability and quality of the day-to-day work. Document daily activities and ensure project files are kept up-to-date and complete.
• Identify possible changes needed and obtain field data as needed. Prepare contract modifications and as approved by the project engineer issue directives and contract modifications. Develop independent government estimates and drafts contract modification documents including pre-negotiation memorandums and negotiation memorandums. Prepare on-site correspondence.
• Carry out the day-to-day project activity and coordinate with contractor staff co-workers partner or cooperating agency representatives State and county officials local municipalities property owners local utilities and other interested parties and resolve issues and problems that arise. Maintain public relations through contacts at the local level.

The ideal candidate is an engineer with experience serving as a project engineer responsible for ensuring compliance with contract specifications providing guidance and technical direction and providing construction operations input.

• 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

This is an open continuous announcement forsix months with various cut-off dates. We will routinely review applications.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

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.
• 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 either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include:

• Experience as an engineer on highway construction projects overseeing a range of assigned activities such as materials testing project schedule progress estimates surveys traffic control environmental controls and construction methods; AND
• Experience coordinating with contractor staff co-workers and other stakeholders to resolve day-to-day issues and problems that arise.

To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone you must have:
3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts provided with your application.

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

• Experience as the project engineer in charge or equivalent responsible for the administration and inspection of Federal State or local highway construction projects that included major operations such as grading drainage bridge construction retaining wall construction traffic flow and maintenance and recycled or conventional paving; AND
• Experience leading the work of staff performing highway construction project/inspection activities; AND
• Experience coordinating with partners and project stakeholders in order to resolve issues related to highway construction projects.

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:

• 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 sanitary systems and other public works systems.
• Transportation Engineering - Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and methods applicable to planning designing and constructing of transportation systems including traffic analysis signal analysis highway capacity pavement design bridge construction planning of transportation projects environmental analysis of transportation facilities and transportation network analysis.
• Communication - Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner for the intended audience. Makes clear and convincing presentations. listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.

For all types of consideration 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: enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date.

Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.