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

Sacramento, CA, United States

** 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 & eligible for consideration.

* Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date

* Applicable documents are required for the Mandatory Education requirements.

* 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.

* **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).

* **GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD:** This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.

** 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:

- Compliance

- Civil Engineering

- Oral Communication

- Written Communication

**For all types of consideration,** experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

**Education**

**All applicants must meet the education requirements under A or B to qualify for applying to an engineering position**:

**A.** Successful completion of a degree in engineering that: (1) has at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); or (2) that included differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced that first year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials; (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials; and (g) any other comparable

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