Civil or Agricultural Engineer | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Coordinates and supervises the planning, design and construction of engineering practices such as water management, animal waste management erosion control, flood control, and other conservation practices needing engineering guidance.

Recommends changes in designs, specifications, and schedule to accommodate conditions at the construction site, availability of materials, or to expedite construction.

Plans and conducts pre-bid site showing, approves construction schedules, monitors work for compliance with plans and specification and contract requirements.

Directs and performs site investigations and feasibility studies; field checks and field construction. checks for conservation practice installations.

Coordinates and conducts necessary quality assurance reviews of planned, designed, and constructed engineering projects in the assigned area or state.

Serves as or directs the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Provides technical guidance and training to personnel in the area of all engineering practices and in the use and care of engineering equipment.