Civil Engineer (Highway) (Design) DIRECT HIRE

As a Civil Engineer (Highway) (Design) you will:

• Develop plans specifications and estimates (PS&E) packages that clearly define the work are biddable and emphasize context sensitivity safety and constructability. Identify appropriate bid items perform quantity computations for all facets of highway design and develop summary tables for project plans and price estimates for all work items for assigned projects. Prepare appropriate design documentationprovide quality control reviews on PS&Es prepared by other designers.
• Develop the design and monitor the budget and schedule for assigned projects and have responsibility for the project from initial scoping through construction support. Manage workload by setting and adjusting short-term priorities as required to meet changing project needs and information.
• Generate and evaluate geometric design alternatives and develop sound design concepts using 3D design software. Assess the impact ofstandard exceptions/compromises to established engineering principles and practices and conceptualize acceptable design exceptions andmitigation strategies as necessary to meet customer needs.
• Interpret apply and communicate the laws regulations policies and guidance related to highway design. Assist in the development of plans for accomplishing business objectives and implementing quality initiatives including assisting in the formulation and establishment of policies standards guidelines and priorities for team operations.
• Identify recommend and/or use appropriate technologies for gathering data during PS&E development. Improve the quality of highway design work using new technologies and process improvements. Collaborate with internal staff and outside agencies.

The ideal candidate is a mid-career design engineer with experience working both independently and with multidiscipline teams in developing monitoring and adhering to the design budget and schedule for assigned roadway construction projects providing technical assistance from initial scoping through construction support and addressing design engineering issues with a wide range of external contacts.

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

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

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

• Experience providing engineering design services on a team in the development of highway improvement projects to reconstruct or rehabilitate highways or local roads (e.g. developing Plans Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) packages and layout drawings for highway designs); AND
• Experience using highway-design software programs including Computer-Aided Design (CADD) software and engineers estimating software.

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 providing engineering design services construction support and technical assistance in the development of highway improvement projects (e.g. developing Plans Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) packages and layout drawings for projects involving interstate primary urban or Federal Lands roads and highways; reviewing contractor submittals; resolving construction issues; oraddressing exceptions to design standards); AND
• Experience using highway-design software programs including Computer-Aided Design (CADD) software and engineers estimating software.

You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience.

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 publicworks 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.
• Oral Communication- Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as
  needed.
• Written Communication- Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.

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.