Engineering Technician (Civil) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Federal Highway Administration • Grand Junction, CO

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About The Position

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has Engineering Technician (Civil) positions in the Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD). Projects occur primarily on Federal lands managed by other federal agencies, such as the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service, and may span multiple states.

The Engineering Technician serves as a project engineer technician to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative and administers construction contracts on site. The role helps ensure construction contracts are technically sound and that projects comply with plans, specifications, and contract requirements. The technician monitors work documentation and measurement, reviews materials testing, schedules, progress estimates, surveys, traffic and environmental controls, construction methods, project funding, and other project issues. The role also plans and facilitates project meetings with agencies, utilities, landowners, designers, officials, suppliers, and contractors, including formal partnering meetings.

The position requires specialized experience administering and inspecting highway construction projects. Work involves physical exertion, including bending, crouching, climbing, lifting, and walking long distances, as well as exposure to varying weather and terrain. The position involves travel.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and eligible for consideration.
• Meet the specialized experience qualifications.
• For GS-11: at least one year of experience equivalent to GS-10 administering and inspecting federal, state, or local highway construction projects as a project engineer technician or equivalent. Experience must include major operations such as grading, drainage, bridge construction, retaining wall construction, traffic flow and maintenance, and recycled or conventional paving.
• Demonstrate engineering technical knowledge, including concepts, principles, and methods used to provide technical assistance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of contract administration to ensure projects are constructed according to plans, specifications, and requirements.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively in writing and orally, and listen effectively and clarify information as needed.
• Federal applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements, including 52 weeks at the next lower grade when required.
• Complete a one-year probationary period if required.
• Submit required application materials by the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Retain and use a government contractor-issued travel card for official business only.
• If selected, submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• Students in a qualifying degree program may apply if their anticipated graduation date is within six months of the announcement closing date; their graduation transcript must be received before the start date.

Responsibilities

• Administer construction contracts on site as a project engineer technician to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative.
• Help ensure construction contracts are technically sound and projects comply with plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Monitor construction work documentation and measurement.
• Review materials testing, project schedules, progress estimates, surveys, traffic controls, environmental controls, construction methods, project funding, and other construction issues.
• Monitor compliance with contract specification requirements.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate project meetings with owning agencies, utilities, landowners, designers, local officials, suppliers, and contractors, including formal partnering meetings.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed