Civil Engineer (Highway) Direct Hire

As a Civil Engineer (Highway) you will:

• Promote and assure implementation of state-of-the-practice and state-of-the-art cost and schedule control principles in the planning design and construction of all project elements and aspects in a manner that protects the Federal interest.
• Promote and assure implementation of state-of-the-practice and state-of-the-art project management and communications tools and techniques among all project partners. Provide leadership and expertise in finalizing and implementing the Project Management and Financial Plans for any assigned major projects.
• Lead program and project delivery activities in accordance with federal requirements and division risk-based stewardship and oversight addition to engineering program objectives oversee program management functions which may include design environment construction contract administration pavement and materials safety ITS bridge and other project delivery related activities.
• Serve as a key technical advisor to State DOT officials and other Federal State and local agencies regarding assigned program areas.
• The incumbent facilitates communication and coordination among division office teams and team members to enhance overall Federal-aidhighway program and project delivery. This involves the performance of a variety of high-level duties in the areas of project delivery financeplanning resource utilization program delivery contract administration and other transportation related areas. Facilitates an environment ofconsensus building partnering and performing assigned functions.

The ideal candidate is a mid-career engineer with experience monitoring Statewide Federally funded highway programs or managing thedelivery of a program of highway projects from initial scoping through construction support and maintenance; and experience conveying ideasand concepts to persuade others in meetings discussions and in writing.

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

• Experience in planning design or construction of highway or transportation project features (such as roads and bridges) in accordance withengineering design and construction standards principles and methods.
• Experience in consultation with others developing alternatives and helping to resolve engineering issues or conflicts that arise with processes oroutcomes.
• Experience representing the organization with partners and stakeholders to provide advice consultation or project oversight.

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. Transportation Engineering - Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and methods applicable to planning designing and constructing oftransportation systems including traffic analysis signal analysis highway capacity pavement design bridge construction planning of transportation projectsenvironmental analysis of transportation facilities and transportation network analysis.
2. Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing evaluating and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws regulations and guidance.
3. Technical Credibility - Understands and appropriately applies principles procedures requirements regulations and policies related to specialized expertise.
4. Oral Communication - Ability to engage in oral communication and present information in a clear way in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes andaudiences.
5. Written Communication - Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.

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.