Civil Engineer (Structural) - DIRECT HIRE

The employee serves as a structural engineer for the Wyoming Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Division office with responsibility for managing and promoting the Federal highway programs applicable to bridges and other structures within Wyoming. The employee coordinates and evaluates the structural programs and assists coworkers within the office in addressing technically complex or controversial issues on project specific applications related to structures. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : As a Civil Engineer (Structural) you will: Evaluate and promote improvements in the State's administration of Federal programs for bridges and structures and encourage the use of enhanced planning, design, and construction, preservation, inspection and maintenance practices for structures. Provide oversight of State compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and the National Tunnel Inspection Standard (NTIS) and recommends improvements. Maintain and conduct an oversight program for bridges and structures under design and construction and ensure that there is full coordination with responsible Division staff and State representatives. Conducts engineering/special studies for evaluation of the State structures design and construction program and related matters; review and final acceptance of research proposals regarding structures, or structural materials; and process reviews with the State and/or Division office. The ideal candidate for this position is a seasoned mid-career structural engineering professional with project management experience in bridge design, bridge construction inspection, and bridge program management. PLEASE NOTE: This is an open continuous 60 day vacancy with an initial cut-off after 30 days. After the first certificate, we will review applications as needed and candidates for potential interviews during the open period of the announcement. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the education and specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the GS-12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11, it must include: Experience evaluating the quality of plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) packages for bridges related to transportation projects and bridges under construction. AND Experience inspecting in-service bridges using National Bridge Standards (NBIS) and/or National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS). 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 developing and evaluating the quality of plans, specifications, and estimates for bridges related to transportation projects and inspecting bridges under construction. AND Experience inspecting in-service bridge conditions AND compliance of bridge condition inspections with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and/or National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS). 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: Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Program Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques for establishing internal control activities (for example, authorizations, verifications, reconciliations), monitoring their use, and evaluating their performance

Salaire : $89,508 – $158,322/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/New-Prospective-Employees/

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