Civil Engineer (Structural) - ADL

Full Job Description

This position is in the Office of Tribal Transportation (OTT) in the Office of Federal Lands Highway (FLH).

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

The purpose of the TTP is to provide safe and adequate transportation and public road access to and within Indian reservations, Indian lands, and Alaska Native Village communities.

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 the specialized experience requirements.

To qualify for this GS-14 position, you must have at least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-13, which includes: Experience developing and applying structural engineering principles and practices for bridge and tunnel design, construction, inspection, management and/or preservation; Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures to manage program performance and/or funding involving highway bridges, tunnels and other structures; Experience communicating with partners and stakeholders to provide advice and consultation regarding bridge and tunnel programs.

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 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.

Grants Management - Knowledge of requirements, practices, and procedures for soliciting, receiving, reviewing, and processing proposals, and awarding and administering grants and agreements Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

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

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/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Major Duties:

The Civil Engineer (Structural): Leads Tribal Transportation Facility Bridge Program (TTFBP) and provides program management and oversight of the Bridge Planning component including safety inspections, inventory, and safety compliance of the TTF bridges to conform with the National Bridge Inspection System (NBIS) and the National Bridge Inventory (NBI).

Provides program management and oversight of the Bridge Programming component (bridge funding and regulations) of the TTF bridges to conform with the TTFBP regulations, 23 CFR 661.

Develops recommendations based on proper interpretation and application of all FHWA policies, procedures, specifications, standards, methods and practices relating to highway structures.

Explains, recommends, and follows up to resolve conflicts and/or technical issues. Provides in-person or remote presentations and webinars at national Tribal meetings.

The ideal candidate for this position is considered an expert Bridge Management Engineer with the capability to serve as a primary technical resource for advancing Federal-aid highway programs involving highway bridges, tunnels, and other structures and ensure compliance with regulatory and program requirements.

ADL Language: This announcement is being advertised under the FHWA's Alternative Duty Location (ADL) Program and can be filled in any one of the approved ADL locations listed on this announcement, as space allows for each location.

It is possible to select a location that no longer has space available, and in that instance, the selecting office will not be able to move forward with placement.

PLEASE NOTE: Salary will be adjusted in accordance with the locality pay for the specific area.

Under this program, relocation assistance is not available to applicants residing in any one of the ADL locations advertised in this announcement.

Employees who are not eligible for relocation because they reside in one of the advertised locations may apply for positions in other advertised duty locations; however, if selected, they must move themselves to the locations at their own expense.

Positions under the ADL program have several unique requirements, such as remote supervision, the required signing of an ADL agreement, and possibility of increased travel.

Applicants are responsible for selecting the locations in which they want to be considered.

Applicants will be considered based on their qualifications for the position as represented in their application for the position.