Civil Engineer

Summary This position is located in the Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD), Bridges and Structures Branch, on the Bridge Inspection Program (BIP) Team. The team is responsible for the Federal Lands Highway (FLH) BIP, which includes direct or oversight of performance of bridge safety inspection and structural rating of approximately 2,100 structures owned by the National Park Service (NPS), as well as other federal agencies, in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/15/2024 to 01/13/2025 Salary $55,924 - $88,926 per year Pay scale & grade GS 07 - 09 Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Ashburn, VA Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework. The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency's telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position. Travel Required Occasional travel - Occasional travel will be required to attend conferences, meetings, and highway project sites. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Relocation expenses have been authorized for this position. Appointment type Recent Graduates - Recent Graduate - Paid Excepted Service Appointment. Work schedule Full-time - Full Time - Service Excepted Promotion potential 09 Job family (Series) 0810 Civil Engineering Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number FHWA.EFL- Control number Help This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Recent graduates Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans. Clarification from the agency This position is part of the Pathways Program and is open to Recent Graduates Eligibles only. For additional information please visit: Videos Help Duties As a Civil Engineer (Structural), you will: Perform a variety of safety inspections and inventories of such structures to identify and note deficiencies, unusual problems, or the general physical condition of such structures. Perform field condition surveys of concrete bridge decks. Assist with assessment of stream hydraulic characteristics, including scour, erosion, alignment, etc. Prepare inspection reports and make recommendations to correct deficiencies, including updating of the database, preparing preliminary required drawings, and assisting in the calculation of load ratings, load permit request, quantities, and cost estimates. The ideal candidate for this position will be knowledgeable about all aspects of bridge inspection including NBIS criteria, structural analysis and load rating, inspection procedures and equipment, bridge repair, and rehabilitation. The candidate should have strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work in teams. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen and meet Pathways Recent Graduate requirement. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. Review Required Documents Section as documents are required by closing date Must meet Recent Grad requirements by closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: PATHWAYS RECENT GRADUATE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY - You must: Provide required documentation to verify degree has been, or will be, completed prior to appointment. Meet the basic qualification standards outlined under the Qualifications section for this series and grade level. Exceptions are made for veterans, as defined in 5 USC 2108, who, due to military service obligations, were precluded from applying to the Program during the two-year eligibility period described above. These individuals have a full two-year period of eligibility upon their release or discharge from active duty. In no event may their eligibility period extend beyond six years from the date on which they completed their academic requirements. If selected, you: Must sign a Pathways Recent Graduate Program Participant Agreement; Will serve on an excepted service appointment for at least a two year trial period; Will enter a formal training program with a mentor and execute an Individual Development Plan outlining training requirements and program expectations; Must be provided at least 40 hours of interactive training, directly linked to your employment field, within 45 days of appointment; Will be assigned a mentor within 90 days of appointment; Will be evaluated for conversion to a term or permanent appointment in the competitive service at the end of two years. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. DECLARATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT: Selectee is required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine suitability for federal employment. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. TRIAL PERIOD: The recent graduate is in a trial period throughout the entire Pathways Recent Graduate/FHWA PDP appointment. PHYSICAL LOCATION: The recent graduate will be required to work onsite. Qualifications To determine which eligibility, review the following grade specific details. You will be asked questions as part of your application but make sure to verify how you meet this experience and/or education in your resume and/or uploaded transcripts or you may be deemed ineligible. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the education requirement AND experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. Please be sure that you have read and meet the following mandatory requirements before proceeding: DOT Pathways Recent Graduate Program requirements (outlined under the Requirements section). Individual Occupational Requirement for the GS-0810 series (outlined under the Education Requirements section). Note that current 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. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. If the above has been met, then review the following grade specific experience and/or education qualifications to determine if you meet full eligibility before applying: For the GS-07: On Experience, you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level, which included: Experience assisting with professional engineering concepts, theories, and practices. Or on Education, you must have at least 1 year of graduate-level education OR superior academic achievement at the baccalaureate level in an engineering program. Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. (In order to be creditable under this provision, superior academic achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled.) 1. Class standing Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. 2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. 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-09: On Experience, you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level, which included: Experience assisting with the inspecting and analyzing of structures (i.e., bridges, culverts, tunnels, retaining walls, or buildings). Or on Education, you must have at least 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or have been awarded a master's or equivalent graduate 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. RECENT GRADUATE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must have obtained a qualifying associates, bachelors, master's, professional, doctorate . click apply for full job details