Civil Engineer

This vacancy is for a Civil Engineer in the Economic Development Administration within the Department of Commerce. Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement covers a minimum and maximum of all grades and locations. Potential salaries upon selection will be adjusted depending on the grade and duty location you may be selected for. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : As a Civil Engineer, you will perform the following duties: The incumbent of this position serves as a Civil Engineer with responsibility for providing professional engineering review and project management services for all EDA projects in the geographic area to which assigned. Duties include: Arranges for and conducts project management conferences with recipients to explain EDA policies, procedures, and requirements to be followed in the implementation of Public Works projects. Reviews contracts between recipients and his Architect/Engineers for design and construction inspection services to determine that the contract meets EDA requirements, that the recipient is adequately safeguarded and that the specified fees are commensurate with the amount of services to be provided. Monitors recipients compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and requirements which are prerequisite to solicitation of construction bids including, but not limited to, the requirements of Section 106 of PL 89-136, the Relocation Assistance Act, Flood Insurance Act, Clear Air Act, Davis-Bacon and related Acts, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11296, PL 90-480 concerning design of buildings for handicapped persons and all pertinent sections of the latest edition of EDA's Requirements for Approved Projects. When satisfied that all requirements are met, allows project to proceed to bid stage. Reviews and makes appropriate findings and recommendations relative to recipient's request for project amendments including additional assistance requests and prepares necessary documents for approval actions by higher authority. Reviews and approves recipients contract award procedures in the letting of construction contracts to assure that all applicable regulations have been adhered to and that awards are made on the basis of open competitive bidding in a manner that is fair to all interested bidders. Arranges for and participates in pre-construction conferences with representatives of the recipient, the Architect/Engineer and the construction contractors, outlining the duties of each during the construction and warranty period. Performs on-site inspections of projects under construction to determine that the work is being done in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and that the quality of workmanship conforms to acceptable standards of the industry. Prepares reports of findings including recommendations for corrective action when necessary. Evaluates recipients requests for change orders to determine whether or not the proposed change is legitimate and does not come as the result of an error in design or construction methods that the change does not alter the scope of the project and that the cost is reasonable. Determines whether or not EDA will participate in the cost of the change. Monitors the financial position of assigned projects including field audit of recipients records to assure that proper accounts have been established, that matching funds are available, that only approved costs have been paid from project accounts and that fund balances are correct. Evaluates construction progress payments and other project related invoices, assists recipients in preparing reimbursement requests and recommends action concerning disbursement of grant funds. Arranges for and conducts periodic site visits and a final inspection to assure that the project is complete and functional. Assists recipients in arranging for a final audit of project costs. Upon completion of the audit, evaluates findings and makes appropriate recommendations concerning all cost disallowances not

Salaire : $117,284 – $154,682/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/Federal-Employees/

Since EDA's inception 61 years ago, EDA has led the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. EDA is proud of the investments it has made in economically distressed regions, based on their locally-driven strategies and needs, and the outcomes of those investments which spurred local innovation and entrepreneurship creating and saving jobs and leveraging private investments.