Civil Engineer (Highway) DIRECT HIRE

As a Civil Engineer-Designer you will:

• Complete the highway design engineering on simple to moderately complex projects and perform work activities on more complex projectswith appropriate oversight and guidance.
• Generate and evaluate geometric design alternatives and develop sound design concepts.
• Develop Plans Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) packages that clearly define the work are biddable and emphasize context sensitivity safety and constructability.
• Interpret and apply the laws regulations policies and guidance related to standard aspects of highway design.
• Identify recommend and/or use appropriate technologies for gathering data during PS&E development.
• Attend meetings with supervisor/designated employee on project highway design matters that involve a wide range of external contactsincluding technical representatives of client agencies. Prepare written field review and meeting reports and other technical reports.

The ideal candidate for this position is a design engineer with experience developing monitoring and adhering to the design budget and schedule for roadway construction projects and providing technical assistance from initial scoping through construction support.

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

To qualify for the GS-07 on Experience you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-05 it must include:

• Experience assisting with professional engineering concepts theories and practices.

To qualify for the GS-07 on Education alone you must have at least 1 year of graduate-level educationORsuperior academic achievement.

• **Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing (2) grade-point average or (3) honor society membership.
• 1. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college university or major subdivision such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration based on completed courses.
• 2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on their official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.

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

To qualify for the GS-09 on Experienceyou must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-07 it must include:

• Experience reviewing civil design plans performing quantity take off and cost estimates and performing drafting activities using CAD software.

To qualify for the GS-09 on Education aloneyou must have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a masters degree or have been awarded a masters or equivalent graduate degree.

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

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 maintainfacilities such as buildings transportation systems water and sanitary systems and other public works systems.
• 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.