Civil Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Meet the basic education requirement through an engineering degree from a qualifying program, or a qualifying combination of education and experience demonstrating engineering knowledge and competence.
• For GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-09, including experience assisting with reviews of construction plans and estimates, consulting on civil or related engineering aspects of projects, and assisting with engineering, planning, and design services; alternatively, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D., a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11 reviewing planning documents, Preliminary Engineering Reports, analyses, and recommendations on the technical merit of funding applications; reviewing projects for size, cost, design, legal and policy compliance, and cost effectiveness; and overseeing engineering records, reference materials, and electronic project management or underwriting tools. No education substitution is available for GS-12.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Pass satisfactory background adjudication and/or fingerprint checks, and a National Agency Check and Inquiry and credit report if selected.
• Successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Serve a one-year probationary period unless previous federal service is creditable; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• If selected, submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of initial appointment and annually thereafter, and comply with applicable financial disclosure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Advise and consult with private groups, public bodies, and state and federal agencies on civil engineering aspects of projects financed by Rural Development loan and grant programs.
• Provide technical guidance on project eligibility and priority.
• Review planning documents and Preliminary Engineering Reports, and assess completed analyses and recommendations regarding the technical merit of funding applications.
• Review and concur with Agreements for Engineering Services, preliminary construction plans, drawings, designs, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Assist staff with technical and construction-related matters.
• Work with staff, applicants, and consultants on the suitability of proposed Preliminary Engineering Reports and other documents for funding applications and approved projects.
• Prepare State Office procedures for staff conducting engineering and related program activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; the specific benefits available depend on the type of position.