Civil Engineer (Highway) (Direct Hire)

As a Civil Engineer (Highway) you will:

• Serve as a key technical advisor in meetings telephone contacts public hearings field reviews and visits with State DOT officials and other Federal State and local agencies regarding assigned program areas and in assisting in the implementation of leadership initiatives. Communicate and apply Federal laws regulations and FHWA policies applicable to Federal aid projects within the State DOT projectdevelopment process.
• Monitor highway and other infrastructure improvements to determine if they are constructed to a desired quality and whether Federal aidconstruction funds are being expended in a manner consistent with applicable Federal laws and regulations.
• Participate in assessments State programs for effectiveness and compliance. Provide to partners recommendations for performance andoperational improvements and guidance on corrective actions.
• Provide review of projects in accordance with the Divisions risk-based stewardship and oversight plan. This may include review of plansspecifications and estimates (PS&E) for appropriate application of design standards and criteria conformance with policy and regulationseligibility for Federal participation traffic safety features reasonableness of estimated unit prices fulfillment of requirements from thetransportation planning and NEPA process and proper standard and special specifications and contract provisions.
• Participate in and contribute to Division program management activity including development of stewardship and oversight plans conductingrisk assessments development of strategic operations and business plans promotion of the implementation of a performance-basedplanning and programming process to partner agencies and identification and tracking of performance measures and the associatedreporting process.

The ideal candidate is a mid-career engineer with experience monitoring Federally funded highway programs or delivering highway projects frominitial scoping through construction support and maintenance; and experience conveying ideas and concepts in meetings and discussions and inwriting.

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

• Experience in planning design or construction of highway or transportation project features (such as roads bridges or appurtenant structures) inaccordance with engineering design and construction standards principles and methods.

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 in planning design or construction of highway or transportation project features (such as roads bridges or appurtenant structures)in accordance with engineering design and construction standards principles and methods; AND
• Experience in consultation with others developing alternatives and helping to resolve engineering issues or conflicts that arise with processes oroutcomes.

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:

1. Transportation Engineering - Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and methods applicable to planningdesigning and constructing of transportation systems including traffic analysis signal analysis highway capacitypavement design bridge construction planning of transportation projects environmental analysis of transportationfacilities and transportation network analysis.
2. Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing evaluating and monitoring programs or projects for compliancewith Federal laws regulations and guidance.
3. Road Work and Pavement - Knowledge of materials methods and appropriate tools to construct maintain or repairroad surfaces including sidewalks parking lots runways etc.
4. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
5. Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates andevaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.

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.