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Bureau of Reclamation

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Supervisory Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)

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You will serve as a Supervisory Civil Engineer (Hydraulics) with Bureau of Reclamation. This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, Sedimentation & River Hydraulics, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO.

Bureau-Wide (Bureau of Reclamation) - This is a Merit Promotion announcement for career and career conditional Bureau employees, Career Transition eligibles (CTAP), Current or former time-limited employees eligible under Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed above. Refer to Required Documents section for more information. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Oversees and conducts technical peer reviews to ensure hydraulic engineering work products meet professional standards; leads continuous improvement of group processes to maintain technically sound deliverables; fosters a resilient, cross-trained team to prevent single-point failures; and applies advanced hydraulic engineering and sedimentation concepts, principles, theories, and methods to guide and validate project work. Coach, mentor, develop, and evaluate staff to build capability and ensure high performance. Includes establishing expectations; conducting performance management; providing feedback; supporting skill development; and recognizing and rewarding achievements. Foster a productive, respectful, and comprehensive team environment and resolve conflicts constructively. Includes facilitating collaboration, motivating teams, promoting open communication, addressing team conflicts, and creating a positive environment that supports retention. Lead decision-making, change management, and stakeholder communication to ensure mission success. Includes identifying and addressing emerging issues; adjusting scope, resources, or schedules; communicating progress to leadership; and modeling integrity, honesty, and adaptability. Plan, organize, and allocate resources to execute projects and group workload effectively. Covers developing schedules, assigning work, coordinating staffing, and ensuring sufficient technical expertise across multiple concurrent projects. Monitor, evaluate, and oversee project execution to ensure technical quality, cost control, schedule adherence, and compliance with standards. Includes reviewing operations, tracking progress, integrating project activities, inspecting costs and performance, and ensuring deliverables meet organizational expectations. Lead project decision-making, issue resolution, and continuous improvement to support mission success. Covers identifying alternatives, resolving problems, leading change management, recommending process improvements, and providing guidance to project managers and cross-disciplinary teams.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Current Professional Engineering license is required by law and/or Reclamation Policy. This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

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