Civil Engineer (Highway) DIRECT HIRE

As a Civil Engineer (Highway) you will:

• Provide expertise on Federal laws regulations and FHWA policies applicable to Federal-aid highway projects within the State DOTproject development process. Represent the Division Office and FHWA in meetings telephone contacts public hearings fieldreviews and visits with State DOT officials and other Federal State and local agencies for assigned program areas and in theimplementation of leadership initiatives.
• Serve as a key technical advisor in meetings telephone contacts public hearings field reviews and visits with State DOT officialsand other Federal State and local agencies regarding assigned program areas and in assisting in the implementation of leadershipinitiatives. Communicate and apply Federal laws regulations and FHWA policies applicable to Federal aid projects within the StateDOT project development process.
• Conduct highly complex project reviews of projects in accordance with the Divisions Risk-Based Stewardship and Oversight plan. Review required project actions for appropriate application of design standards and criteria conformance with policy andregulations eligibility for Federal participation traffic safety features reasonableness of cost estimates fulfillment of requirementsfrom the transportation planning and contract provisions.
• Represent the Division Office on high-profile Federal-aid transportation projects that require a wide-ranging knowledge of highwayengineering and administration expertise to effectively develop and implement interagency partnerships in furtherance of mutualgoals.
• Consult and/or coordinate with other specialists in the Division such as Planners Environmental Specialists Financial Managersand Structures Engineers as needed to clarify or resolve issues and problems related to Federal-aid highway projects. Provide input and advice to State and local officials through informed discussions and by reviewing and commenting on project/programdocuments.
• Review and evaluate project studies and provide expertise on various and complex alternatives and/or modifications. Authorize project agreements which may include reviewing the adequacy of proposed rights-of-way clearances NEPA construction plansagreements for utility and railroad work consultant agreements.
• Promote technology resource-sharing among Federal and other government agencies to achieve a state-of-the-art highway system.
• Participate and lead select task forces or ad-hoc work groups (e.g. research management improvement of state engineeringpractices value engineering studies or special technical review committees).
• Participate in and contributes to Division program management activities including development of stewardship and oversight plansconducting risk assessments development of strategic operations and business plans promotion of the implementation of aperformance-based planning and programming process to partner agencies and identification and tracking of performancemeasures and the associated reporting processes.
• Lead teams or participate in oversight activities such as process reviews and in-depth documentation reviews of Federal-aidprograms; advise on problems and deficiencies prepare reports and in-depth analysis coordinate corrective actions review andevaluate practices and share innovative practices procedures and technologies
• Participate in assessing State programs foreffectiveness and compliance.

The ideal candidate for this position is a mid-career engineer with experience monitoring Statewide Federally funded highway programs ormanaging the delivery of a program of highway projects from initial scoping through construction support and maintenance; and experienceconveying ideas and 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 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.
• 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 for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

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 applying civil engineering principles to the design construction or maintenance of highway/transportation infrastructure projects in accordance with established engineering standards and methods.
• Experience consulting with multidisciplinary engineering teams and resolving technical conflicts that arise during project delivery.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal or state transportation laws policies and regulations.

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 independently planning coordinating and evaluating highway and bridge design and construction projects.
• Experience conducting technical reviews of Plans Specifications and Estimates (PS&E).
• Experience monitoring Federal-aid Highway Program compliance under Title 23 CFR and NEPA guidelines.
  
  

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:

• Transportation Engineering - Knowledge of the concepts principles theoriesand methods applicable to planning designing and constructing oftransportation systems including traffic analysis signal analysis highwaycapacity pavement design bridge construction planning of transportationprojects environmental analysis of transportation facilities and transportationnetwork analysis.
• Technical Credibility - Understands and appropriately applies principles procedures requirements regulations and policies related to specialized expertise.
• Oral Communication (*) - Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) toindividuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the
  information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear andconvincing oral presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and
  responds appropriately.

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.