Civil Engineer (Recent Graduate)

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Civil Engineer in the Research and Development Office. This position supports R&D Office programs and activities by combining technical knowledge of water management related science and engineering with project/program management principles. The employee will have opportunities to engage and support other office programs/activities in response to both anticipated and emerging workload.

This is a Recent Graduate position under the Pathways Program and is open to individuals who have obtained a qualifying degree or certificate from an accredited educational institution or completed a qualifying career or technical education program within the previous two years. Veterans with service obligations may apply up to six years after graduation. The program provides a one-year full-time developmental experience in federal agencies. Additional information can be found at: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/recent-graduates. As a Civil Engineer (Recent Graduate) your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Collaborate with scientists and engineers on technical research projects Review researcher inventions, support patent and licensing efforts, and coordinate use of technology transfer authorities Facilitate internal and external research solicitations Review interim and final work products from funded research projects Serve as COR / GOTR on science and engineering projects Develop program documentation such as standard operating procedures and outreach materials Engage with Bureau-wide communities of practice in support of professional excellence; may include development of training, tools/resources, and best practices Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must meet Pathways eligibility requirements Must meet the eligibility requirements for the Recent Graduate Program. Recent Graduates will enter a formal training program with a mentor and execute an Individual Development Plan outlining training requirements and program expectations. Recent Graduates must receive at least 40 hours of formal training directly linked to their employment field. Recent Graduates serve a trial period for the duration of their excepted service appointment. Recent Graduates will be required to sign a Pathways Recent Graduate Participant Agreement. Applicants must provide documentation of completion within the previous 2 years of a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Driver's License: This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment in this position. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, the duration of the Recent Graduates excepted service appointment is counted as a trial period. During this time, your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: ·your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*