Supervisory Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)

Bureau of Reclamation•Lakewood, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bureau of Reclamation is hiring a Supervisory Civil Engineer (Hydraulics) in the Sedimentation & River Hydraulics group in Lakewood, Colorado. This is a Bureau-wide Merit Promotion announcement for eligible Bureau employees and other specified federal hiring-path candidates. The position applies advanced hydraulic engineering and sedimentation principles to guide and validate project work, oversees technical reviews and continuous improvement, and builds a resilient, cross-trained team. The supervisor coaches, develops, and evaluates staff; establishes expectations and manages performance; fosters a respectful and productive team environment; and resolves conflicts constructively. The role leads decision-making, change management, and stakeholder communications; plans and allocates staff, schedules, and other resources across concurrent projects; and oversees project execution for technical quality, cost control, schedule adherence, and compliance with standards. The position also guides project managers and cross-disciplinary teams in resolving issues and improving processes. Work is primarily performed in an adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated office, with scheduled recurring field assignments at rivers, reservoirs, and related project sites. Fieldwork may involve moderate outdoor conditions, uneven or slippery terrain, proximity to water, work from boats or shorelines, operational facilities, and handling field equipment. The duties are suitable for telework, which may be allowed with supervisor approval.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Appointment is subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
Current Professional Engineer (PE) license is required by law and/or Reclamation policy.
May be required to complete a supervisory probationary period.
Must meet the engineering Individual Occupational Requirement through an qualifying engineering degree or an accepted education, training, licensure, examination, or related-curriculum pathway.
For GS-14, must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal service, in the public or private sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate senior, technical, or nationally recognized expertise in sedimentation and river hydraulics, including river and reservoir response to changes in river flow, sediment supply, and channel modification.
Specialized experience must include applying engineering or science knowledge to hydraulic engineering and sedimentation supporting water-resource operations at Reclamation facilities and assessing physical impacts on reservoirs, downstream river channels, endangered species habitat, recreation, and cultural resources.
Specialized experience must include writing project proposals and project management plans, analyzing data, writing technical reports, overseeing budgets, and leading complex technical projects.
Must include hours worked per week in the resume or supporting documentation as applicable; current Federal employees may need a non-award SF-50, and military service periods may be documented with a DD-214 or Statement of Service.
Applicants using education to qualify must submit transcripts containing the required academic and degree information; foreign education must be evaluated as at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs.
Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current Federal employee.

Responsibilities

Oversee and conduct technical peer reviews to ensure hydraulic engineering work products meet professional standards.
Lead continuous improvement of group processes and apply advanced hydraulic engineering and sedimentation concepts to guide and validate project work.
Coach, mentor, develop, and evaluate staff; establish expectations, manage performance, provide feedback, support skill development, and recognize achievements.
Foster a productive, respectful, and comprehensive team environment; facilitate collaboration and open communication, motivate teams, and resolve conflicts constructively.
Lead decision-making, change management, and stakeholder communications; identify emerging issues, adjust project scope, resources, or schedules, and communicate progress to leadership.
Plan, organize, and allocate resources for projects and group workload, including developing schedules, assigning work, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adequate technical expertise across concurrent projects.
Monitor and oversee project execution to ensure technical quality, cost control, schedule adherence, and compliance with standards.
Lead project decision-making, issue resolution, and continuous improvement; recommend process improvements and guide project managers and cross-disciplinary teams.