Civil Engineer (Structural) DIRECT HIRE

As a Civil Engineer (Structural) you will:

• Evaluate and promote improvements in the States administration of Federal programs forbridges and structures and encourage the use of enhanced planning design and construction
  preservation inspection and maintenance practices for structures.
• Provide oversight of State compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and the National Tunnel Inspection Standard (NTIS) and recommends improvements.
• Maintain and conduct an oversight program for bridges and structures under design andconstruction and ensure that there is full coordination with responsible Division staff and
  State representatives.
• Conduct engineering/special studies for evaluation of the State structures design andconstruction program and related matters; review and final acceptance of research proposals
  regarding structures or structural materials; and process reviews with the State and/orDivision office.

The ideal candidate for this position is a seasoned mid-career structural engineering professional with project management experience inbridge design bridge construction inspection and bridge program management.

• 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 education specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

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 evaluating the quality of plans specifications and estimate (PS&E) packages for bridges related to transportation projects and bridges under construction. AND
• Experience inspecting in-service bridges using National Bridge Standards (NBIS) and/or National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS).

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

To qualify for the GS-13 on Experience you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include:

• Experience developing and evaluating the quality of plans specifications and estimates for bridges related to transportation projects and inspecting bridges under construction.AND
• Experience inspecting in-service bridge conditions AND compliance of bridge condition inspections with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and/or National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS).

You cannot qualify on education at the GS-13 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:

• Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform onesjob; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
  Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account theaudience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listensto others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
• Program Management - Knowledge of the principles methods and techniques for establishing internal control activities (for exampleauthorizations verifications reconciliations) monitoring their use and evaluating their performance (for example identification of materialweaknesses or significant deficiencies).
• Structural Engineering - Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and methods related to the design and analysis of complex structures using a variety of materials. Structures may include aerospace systems or structures and other determinate or indeterminate systems.

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.