Lead Civil Engineer (Highway) (Direct Hire)

As a Lead Civil Engineer (Highway) you will:

• Serve as a member of the division office leadership team and lead division participation in program and project delivery the program management functions of a team of engineers and/or specialists which may include design environment constructioncontract administration pavement safety ITS bridge and other project delivery-related activities. The incumbent facilitates communication andcoordination among division office teams to enhance overall Federal-aid highway program and project delivery. This involves the performance ofa variety of high-level duties in the areas of project delivery finance planning resource utilization program delivery contract administration andother transportation related areas. As Team Leader facilitates an environment of consensus building partnering and performing assignedfunctions.
• Participates in meetings with the State DOT and FHWA personnel to explain Federal-aid laws regulations and policies and their applicationto specific complex cases and follows up to assure appropriate actions are taken and effective methods are adopted to prevent or minimizeconflicts between State local and Federal laws regulations and policies.
• Keep informed of emerging issues and maintains regular contacts with State DOT representatives to effectively provide guidance indelivery of the Federal-aid highway program.
• Participates in and contribute to the division program management activities including risk assessment development of strategic operation and business plans identification and tracking of performance measures and the associated reporting processes.
• Participate on special projects committees or ad hoc groups (e.g. value engineering studies corridor studies special technicalcommittees) as requested by Division leadership.
• As Team Leader advances Risk-based Stewardship and Oversight (RBSO) principles and use the results of program assessments toinform decisions on the strategic direction of the Federal-aid Highway Program within the state.
• Provides expert advice to the State DOT and division office for Federal-aid program related to the development and implementation ofhighway projects statewide in support of FHWA strategic goals laws regulations policies and Executive Orders. Provides input in theformulation of division office policies.

The ideal candidate is a mid-career engineerwith experience monitoring statewide Federally funded highway programs ormanaging the delivery of a program of highway projects from initial scopingthrough construction support and maintenance; and experience conveying ideasand concepts in meetings and discussions and in writing. The ideal candidate will oversee the programmanagement functions of a team of engineers and/or transportation specialists which may include design environment construction contract administrationpavement and materials safety ITS/operations bridge and other projectdelivery-related activities.

• 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-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; AND
• Experience in consultation with others developing alternatives and helping to resolve engineering issues or conflicts that arise with processesor outcomes; AND
• Experience representing the organization with partners and stakeholders to provide advice consultation or project oversight.

You cannot qualify for the GS-13 on education alone; you must also 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 planning designing and constructing oftransportation systems including traffic analysis signal analysis highway capacity pavement design bridge construction planning oftransportation projects environmental analysis of transportation facilities 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. Leadership - Influences motivates and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
4. Technical Credibility - Understands and appropriately applies principles procedures requirements regulations and policies related to specialized expertise.
5. Oral Communication - Maintains regular contacts with State DOT representatives to provide day-to-day advice and policy guidance in delivering the Federal-aid highway program. Keeps informed of emerging issues to effectively participate guide and direct the statewide program. Meets with State DOT personnel and other agency representatives to explain governing Federal-aid laws regulations and policies as appropriate.
6. Written Communication - Ensure that the organizations strategic plan mission vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the teams strategies goals objectives work plans and work products and services. Articulate and communicate to the team the assignment project problem to be solved actionable events milestones and/or program issues under review and deadlines and time frames for completion

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.