Civil Engineer (Highway)(Project Manager) Direct Hire -SME

As a Project Manager, you will lead a cross-functional team in developing and delivering road and bridge projects in our 14 state region and for partners including National Park Service, Fish & Wildlife, state and local agencies, and more. Since the 1900s, Federal Lands Highway has delivered innovative transportation solutions in complex, unique environments. Join our team and make a difference!

Learn more:

https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/careers. We work where you play!

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. You cannot qualify on Education alone at the GS13 you must also have experience. To qualify for the GS-13 , you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience leading, motivating, and managing professional and technical project teams and establishing and maintaining good working relationships with partners and project stakeholders in the delivery of road and bridge projects; AND Experience making decisions on project delivery issues including analyzing input on complex engineering questions related to project scope, schedule, budget and quality for road and bridge projects; AND Experience in the design of road and/or bridge projects, and the development of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates, demonstrating broad knowledge of road design principles and theories for the planning and completion of complex highway engineering projects.

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 roads, bridges, and other related structures. Ability to identify and integrate program and project issues. Leadership
• Influences, motivates, and challenges project partners, stakeholders and project technical teams; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Communication
• Writes and orally communicates in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Makes clear and convincing presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed and focuses on teamwork and partnerships. 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.