Lead Civil Engineer - DIRECT HIRE SME

The candidate serves as a team leader for FHWA office with responsibility for administering the Federal-aid Highway Program within the State. The program include participation in activities related to planning, environment, design, construction, and financing of projects. The candidate provide leadership to assigned staff, serve as a member of a cross-functional team supporting program and project delivery, and represent FHWA in contact with the State DOT, other agencies, and the public.

As a Lead Civil Engineer, you will: Serve as a member of the division office leadership team and lead division participation in program and project delivery activities. Oversee the program management functions of a team of engineers and/or specialists, which may include design, environment, construction, contract administration, pavement, safety, ITS, bridge, and other project delivery-related activities. Participate in meetings with the State DOT and FHWA personnel to explain Federal-aid laws, regulations, and policies and their application to specific, complex cases and ensures appropriate actions are taken. Provide expert advice to the State Department of Transportation and division office for the Federal-aid program related to the development and implementation of highway projects statewide in support of FHWA strategic goals, laws, regulations, policies, and Executive Orders. Provide input in the formulation of division office policies. Keep informed of emerging issues and maintain regular contacts with State DOT representatives to effectively provide guidance in delivery of the Federal-aid highway program. Participate on special projects, committees, or ad hoc groups (e.g. value engineering studies, corridor studies, special technical committees) as requested by division office leadership. Advance Risk-based Stewardship and Oversight (RBSO) principles and use the results of program assessments to inform decisions on the strategic direction of the Federal-aid Highway Program within the state. The ideal candidate is a mid-career engineer with experience monitoring statewide Federally funded highway programs or managing the delivery of a program of highway projects from initial scoping through construction support and maintenance; and experience conveying ideas and concepts in meetings and discussions, and in writing. The candidate will oversee the program management functions of a team of engineers and/or transportation specialists, which may include design, environment, construction, contract administration, pavement and materials, safety, ITS/operations, bridge, and other project delivery-related activities. *PLEASE NOTE: This announcement establishes an open continuous one-month vacancy announcement. Given our continuing need for top professionals in this field, we will review applications after the first 15 days of the vacancy opening for early consideration. Then after, applications will be reviewed on an as needed basis.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection.