Civil Engineer (Highway) - ADL

Full Job Description

The employee serves as the National Discretionary Grant Program Manager for the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund and Highway Safety Engineer for the Tribal Transportation Program, Office of Tribal Transportation (OTT), Office of Federal Lands Highway (FLH).

The OTT administers the Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) and provides support for all FHWA activities affecting Tribal Transportation.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience in highway safety standards, regulations, and practices.

Experience applying transportation legislation and regulations in partnership with localities including tribal governments to develop and implement transportation programs.

Experience consulting and advising others, developing alternatives, and helping to resolve engineering issues or conflicts related to safety and operations that arise with processes or outcomes.

Experience in developing and coordinating of procedures and oversight of funding.

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: Transportation Engineering - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods applicable to planning, designing, and constructing of transportation systems including traffic analysis, signal analysis, highway capacity, pavement design, bridge construction, planning of transportation projects, environmental analysis of transportation facilities, and transportation network analysis.

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Strategic Thinking - Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization in a global economy.

Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.

Project Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

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.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

NOTE: The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.

In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act.

Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov.

To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation Major Duties:

The Civil Engineer (Highway): Coordinates with Tribal, State, Federal, and other partners to identify and deliver training, peer exchanges, and similar events that promote consultation on transportation safety needs in tribal areas.

Coordinates with FHWA and Bureau of Indian Affairs staff in the administration of projects.

Leads as an authoritative source on all aspects of program management for the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund.

Develops and maintains systems that accept project applications, manage review of proposals, and track allocated funds.

Provides for early safety consideration in the planning, design, and construction phases of transportation programs and projects.

The ideal candidate is a mid-career professional with experience implementing various highway safety standards, regulations, and practices as they apply to planning, risk management, roadside design, construction work zones, and the application of traffic control devices.