General Engineer (DIRECT HIRE)

As a General Engineer you will:

• Lead or participate in engineering readiness design and/or constructability reviews as well as cost schedule and risk assessmentsof railroad capital projects. Review and comment on engineering documentation detailing project scope schedule and budgets;including analysis of engineering reports and design drawings for railroad track structures and stations. Review engineering
  documents for quality and conformance with railroad industry standards and best practices.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to other specialists responsible for engineering review activities. Work closely with staff inother RRD divisions to provide technical assistance with engineering design and environmental requirements to ensure strongintegration among projects.
• Conduct review and oversight of Amtrak State and railroad capital planning and implementation including state-of-good repaircapacity improvement station and service enhancement projects.
• Participate in related conferences workshops and research efforts to provide technical assistance to recipients and potentialrecipients of Federal financial assistance including training one-on-one support site visits project reviews and othercommunications tools.

The ideal candidate for this position has demonstrated engineering experience in railroad design construction operations or maintenance including the development preparation or evaluation of engineering design and construction plans and/or capital cost estimates construction schedules or project risk management plans for passenger and freight rail infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in one or more railroad engineering disciplines (such as track bridges or signaling systems) and has working familiarity with AREMA FRA and railroad industry standards and regulations. The candidate is a professional who is comfortable in a fast-paced work environment with regular interactions with leadership and possesses sound judgment discretion attention to detail and sensitivity to protocol. The candidate possesses a strong work ethic employs strong logic and reasoning skills and has a demonstrated ability to accurately interpret literal and thematic subject matter.

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

• Experience conducting and participating in the technical planning design review operational tracking and safety assessment of transportation projects.
• Experience applying engineering principles and administrative procedures to plan coordinate and carry outtransportation projects from initiation through completion including tracking project timelines and ensuring technical compliance.
• Experience designing implementing and managing assigned phases or technical components of engineering projects.

To qualify for the GS-14 you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13 it must include:

• Experience developing and establishing technical policies operational procedures or program guidelines for a technical or engineering organization.
• Experience designing implementing and managing multi-phase engineering projects from initiation through final delivery.
• Experience resolving engineering planning or operational issues that require deviations from standard design guidelines or traditional methods during transportation infrastructure construction projects.

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. General Engineering - Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of engineering and their practicalapplications.
2. Project Management - Knowledge of the principles methods or tools for developing scheduling coordinating andmanaging projects and resources including monitoring and inspecting costs work and contractor performance.
3. 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.
4. Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar punctuation and spelling; communicates information (for examplefacts ideas or messages) in a brief clear and organized manner; produces written information which may includetechnical material that is appropriate 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.