Civil Engineer - Cambridge, United States - Department of Transportation

Description

** Civil Engineer (Program and Project Delivery/Pavement and Materials ) DIRECT HIRE**

**Department of Transportation**

**Location**

1 vacancy in the following location:

** Relocation expenses reimbursed**

Yes Relocation expenses are authorized for this position.

** Telework eligible**

Yes as determined by agency policy

**Duties**

** Summary**

The employee is responsible for managing and promoting assigned Federal highway programs within the State or, as a shared resource, in multiple states. Provides engineering stewardship and oversight at various junctures of Federal aid infrastructure projects within the state (s), and exercises broad discretion for delivery and stewardship of the pavement and materials programs for the State(s). Exercises approval authority in line with Division delegations of authority.

**Responsibilities**

**As a Civil Engineer (Program and Project Delivery/Pavement and Materials ), you will**:

+ Participate in providing engineering stewardship and oversight at various junctures of project and program delivery of Federal aid infrastructure projects within the state (s), and in the delivery and stewardship of the pavement and materials programs for the State.

+ Serve as a 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 assist 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, and provide recommendations to partners for performance and operational improvements, and guidance on corrective actions.

+ Review 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 an special specifications and contract provisions.

+ Participate in and contribute to Division program management activity including development of stewardship and oversight plans, conducting risk assessments, development of strategic operations and business plans, promoting the implementation of a performance-based planning and programming process to partner agencies, identifying and tracking performance measures, and the associated reporting process.

+ Participate in and contribute to State DOT efforts to update and/or revise materials or pavement policies or procedures. The **ideal candidate for this position** is an entry-level to mid-career engineer with experience monitoring Federally-funded highway programs or participating in the delivery of highway projects, from initial scoping through construction support and maintenance; and in the design, construction, and/or maintenance of pavements, utilizing knowledge of highway materials testing and acceptance procedures. In addition, experience in conveying ideas and concepts in meetings and discussions, and in writing would be very desirable.

**Travel Required**

Occasional travel - Some travel is required for this position.

** Supervisory status**

No

** Promotion Potential**

12

**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.

+ **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). ** Qualifications**

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

**To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience,** you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include:

+ 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/or in performing pavement inventories, pavement design, or maintenance activities. **To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone,** 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 qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application.

**To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience,** you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:

+ 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 applying pavement management principles, pavement design and rehabilitation strategies to the work. AND

+ Experience consulting with others to develop alternatives and help to resolve engineering issues or conflicts that arise with processes or outcomes.

You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience.

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

1. Knowledge of highway engineering concepts, requirements, laws, principles and practices in multiple specialty areas to represent the office in providing stewardship and oversight; resolving highly complex technical issues/problems in engineering design, construction, maintenance, safety, operations and other functional areas as assigned.

2. Knowledge and understanding of pavement management, design, rehabilitation, construction, and maintenance principles and practices, including a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of highway materials, including testing methods, materials acceptance programs, statistical specifications, and state-of-the-art practices.

3. Knowledge and understanding of asset management and performance management systems, including performance gap analysis, life-cycle planning, risk management, financial planning, and investment strategy development of state-of-the-art asset management systems. Proficient in state-of-the-art Asset Management principles, and knowledge of emerging Asset Management technologies to affect the development and delivery of the Federal-aid program.

4. Proficient in advanced principles and practices of tran