Civil Engineer - DIRECT HIRE

Federal Highway Administration•Olympia, WA

About The Position

The Civil Engineer manages and promotes assigned Federal highway programs within a state or, as a shared resource, across multiple states. The role provides engineering stewardship and oversight at various stages of delivering Federal-aid infrastructure projects. The employee may commit the agency to actions on behalf of the represented Division Office(s), consistent with delegated authority. The position reviews projects and programs under Division procedures and stewardship and oversight agreements; advises State DOT officials and other Federal, State, and local agencies on Federal-aid highway laws, regulations, and policies; and responds to general and project-specific requests for information and guidance. It also contributes to Division program management, including stewardship and oversight plans, risk assessments, strategic operations and business plans, performance-based planning and programming, and performance measures and reporting. The employee helps determine whether projects meet desired construction quality and whether Federal-aid construction funds are spent consistently with applicable Federal laws and regulations. The ideal candidate has experience monitoring federally funded highway programs or delivering highway projects from initial scoping through construction support and maintenance, and can communicate ideas and concepts persuasively in meetings, discussions, and writing. Applicants must meet the engineering education requirements and the specialized experience requirements for the grade sought. The position may be filled at GS-11 or GS-12. A one-year probationary period may be required. The position involves travel and requires a background security investigation; relocation, PCS, or recruitment incentives may vary by position and selection.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet the engineering education requirements for the series and submit transcripts for verification.
For GS-11 based on experience: at least one year of experience equivalent to GS-09 involving planning, design, or construction of highway or transportation project features in accordance with engineering design and construction standards, principles, and methods.
For GS-11 based on education alone: three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree; a combination of graduate education and experience may also qualify.
For GS-12: at least one year of experience equivalent to GS-11 involving planning, design, or construction of highway or transportation project features in accordance with engineering design and construction standards, principles, and methods, and consultation with others to develop alternatives and help resolve engineering issues or conflicts. GS-12 cannot be qualified for based on education.
Demonstrated knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
Technical credibility and appropriate application of principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
Effective oral communication, including clear and convincing presentations, listening, and responding appropriately to others.
Clear, concise, organized, and convincing written communication.
Knowledge of transportation engineering concepts, principles, theories, and methods, including transportation planning, design, and construction.
Successfully complete a required background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service requirements if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience monitoring federally funded highway programs or delivering highway projects from initial scoping through construction support and maintenance.
Experience conveying ideas and concepts persuasively in meetings, discussions, and writing.

Responsibilities

Manage and promote assigned Federal highway programs within a state or across multiple states.
Provide engineering stewardship and oversight at various stages of Federal-aid infrastructure project and program delivery.
Review projects and programs in accordance with Division standard operating procedures and stewardship and oversight agreements.
Provide advice and guidance to State DOT officials and other Federal, State, and local agencies on applicable Federal laws, regulations, and policies for assigned program areas.
Respond to general and project-specific requests for information and guidance concerning Federal-aid highway programs.
Contribute to Division program management, including stewardship and oversight plans, risk assessments, strategic operations and business plans, performance-based planning and programming, and performance measures and reporting.
Help determine whether projects are constructed to desired quality and whether Federal-aid construction funds are used consistently with Federal laws and regulations.
Commit the agency to actions on behalf of the represented Division Office(s), within delegated authority.