Civil Engineer (Highway) (Program and Project Delivery) - DIRECT HIRE

Civil Engineer (Highway) (Program and Project Delivery) - DIRECT HIRE

Department of Transportation

Location

1 vacancy in the following location :

Duties

As a Civil Engineer (Highway) (Program and Project Delivery), at the full grade level you will :

Serve as a key technical advisor in meetings, telephone contacts, public hearings, field reviews, and visits with State DOT officials and other Federal, State, and local agencies regarding assigned program areas and in assisting in the implementation of leadership initiatives.

Communicate and apply Federal laws, regulations, and FHWA policies applicable to Federal aid projects within the State DOT project development process.

• Monitor highway and other infrastructure improvements to determine if they are constructed to a desired quality and whether Federal aid construction funds are being expended in a manner consistent with applicable Federal laws and regulations.
• Participate in assessments of State programs for effectiveness and compliance. Provide recommendations for performance and operational improvements and guidance on corrective actions.
• Provide review of projects in accordance with the Divisions risk-based stewardship and oversight plan. This may include review of plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) for appropriate application of design standards and criteria, conformance with policy and regulations, eligibility for Federal participation, traffic safety features, reasonableness of estimated unit prices, fulfillment of requirements from the transportation planning and NEPA process, and proper standard and special specifications and contract provisions.
• Participate in and contribute to Division program management activities including development of stewardship and oversight plans, conducting risk assessments, development of strategic operations and business plans, promotion of the implementation of a performance-based planning and programming process to partner agencies, and identification and tracking of performance measures and the associated reporting process.

The ideal candidate is a mid-career engineer with experience monitoring Federally funded highway programs or delivering highway projects from initial scoping through construction and maintenance.

The ideal candidate also has experience conveying ideas and concepts in meetings, discussions, and in writing.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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 will be used to fill this position

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• SELECTIVE SERVICE : Males born after 12 / 31 / 1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION : You will be required to complete a background / security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD : This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• PCS / RELOCATION / RECRUITMENT : Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position / selection.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD : Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• TOUR RENEWAL AGREEMENT TRAVEL : This is authorized only for applicants who are recruited from outside of the state of Alaska.

This law permits the agency to authorize payment for two round trips back to the employee's home beginning within 5 years after the effective date of their employment in Alaska.

PLEASE NOTE : In addition to the salary shown above, the salary for this position will also include a COLA of 2.86% (2020) for Juneau, Alaska.

Qualifications

To meet the basic qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Mandatory Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of your transcripts or other applicable documentation for verification, AND (3) meet the specialized experience requirements for each grade that you are applying to.

Please review the following information before proceeding with the application process :

1) Review the Education Requirements section.

2) Upload the appropriate document(s) to your application for verification purposes. (Refer to 'Required Documents' section for additional guidance)

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.

S. education program. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see

Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of the closing date of this announcement.

If selected, the final transcript must be received before your start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

3) Specialized Experience :

To determine which grade(s) you are eligible for, review the following grade specific details. You will be asked a few questions as part of your application but make sure to verify how you meet this experience in your resume or you may be deemed ineligible.

For the GS-11 : On Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it which included :

Experience in planning, design, or construction of highway or transportation project features (such as roads, bridges, or appurtenant structures) in accordance with engineering design and construction standards, principles and methods.

Or on Education, you must have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree.

You can also have a combination of graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application.

For the GS-12 :

On Experience, you must have at least one year of specialized experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level , which included :

• Experience in planning, design, or construction of highway or transportation project features (such as roads, bridges, or appurtenant structures) in accordance with engineering 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 processes or outcomes.
• You cannot substitute education at this grade level, you must have experience.*

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) : Your qualifications will also be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and / or competencies in the following areas :

• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and processes and the FHWA program policies and standards, and other national guidance related to the Federal aid highway program, project development process, and the development, review and approval of PS&E to administer the Federal aid program for assigned areas.
• This includes criteria related to Federal funding and project eligibility; development processes of NEPA; planning and programming of projects;
• value engineering; plans development, specification writing and cost estimating; bid documents; context sensitivity; contract administration;

construction inspection; and special and discretionary programs.

• Knowledge of requirements related to other disciplines, such as structures, pavements, materials, safety, traffic operations, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), environment, tra
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