Lead Civil Engineer - Structural - Direct Hire-SME

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Lands Highway Division, and is responsible for implementing the bridge and structural portions of Federal Lands Highway's (FLH) program.

The program provides structural design and construction services to projects primarily located on Federal lands managed by other Federal agencies, such as the National Park Service and U.S.

Forest Service, and cover a multi-state area.

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 the GS-13 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include: Experience developing and/or evaluating the quality of plans, specifications, and estimates for bridges; AND Experience designing waterway construction of bridges that includes use of pile, tremie seal concrete, cofferdams, drill shafts, tub foundations or specialized foundations for deep water construction; AND Experience designing rehabilitation and new construction of bridges with the use of Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) methods including Prefabricated Bridge Element Systems (PBES) and the use of other new technologies.

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: Civil Engineering - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as buildings, transportation systems, water and sanitary systems, and other public works systems.

Bridge Design - Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with managing the review oversight of bridge design programs, including application of compliance rules and criteria.

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 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.

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/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement.

Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

As a Lead Civil Engineer (Structural), you will: Represent the Division on structural matters and recommend the selection of safe and economical bridge types and designs, site selection, structure locations, and structural adequacy.

Participate as a key member of a multi-disciplinary team to develop FLH projects. Develop preliminary plans for structures that show type, size, and location (TS&L) of the proposed structures.

Interpret and apply relevant structural codes for design, construction, testing, and maintenance of structures, including seismic design and retrofit. Determine structural design parameters.

Use advanced analysis and/or conduct studies to develop novel design concepts for both new construction and rehabilitation, as needed, to address project needs and advance the state of the practice.

The ideal candidate for this position is a mid-level structural engineer with a strong background in both the design of new bridges and rehabilitation of existing bridges; who is organized; is a good communicator; and enjoys working in a team environment.