Highway Civil Engineer

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The California Federal-aid Highway Division is hiring Highway Civil Engineers (GS-0810-11/12 - $80,217 to $131,452 annually) in Los Angeles and Sacramento, California. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/792476100 (open to U.S. Citizens). Alternatively, send your resume and a statement of interest (in the body of your e-mail message) directly to hdaca@dot.gov using the subject “Highway Civil Engineer Position.” This job announcement closes on 06/18/2024 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration). 

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The selectee assists in managing and promoting assigned Federal-aid Highway Programs in California. The incumbent provides engineering stewardship and oversight at various junctures of project and program delivery of Federal-aid Highway infrastructure projects within California. The employee exercises approval authority in line with California Division delegations of authority.

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As a Highway Civil Engineer, you will:

• Serve as a key technical advisor in meetings, telephone contacts, public hearings, field reviews, and visits with State DOT officials and other Federal, State, and local agencies regarding assigned program areas and in assisting in the implementation of leadership initiatives. Communicate and applies Federal laws, regulations, and FHWA policies applicable to Federal aid projects within the State DOT project development process.
• Monitor highway and other infrastructure improvements to determine if they are constructed to a desired quality and whether Federal aid construction funds are being expended in a manner consistent with applicable Federal laws and regulations.
• Participate in assessments State programs for effectiveness and compliance. Provide to partners recommendations for performance and operational improvements and guidance on corrective actions.
• Provide review of projects in accordance with the Division’s risk-based stewardship and oversight plan. This may include review of plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) for appropriate application of design standards and criteria, conformance with policy and regulations, eligibility for Federal participation, traffic safety features, reasonableness of estimated unit prices, fulfillment of requirements from the transportation planning and NEPA process, and proper standard and special specifications and contract provisions.
• Participate in and contribute to Division program management activity including development of stewardship and oversight plans, conducting risk assessments, development of strategic operations and business plans, promotion of the implementation of a performance-based planning and programming process to partner agencies, and identification and tracking of performance measures and the associated reporting process.

The ideal candidate for this position is a mid-career engineer with experience monitoring Federally funded highway programs or delivering highway projects from initial scoping through construction support and maintenance; and experience conveying ideas and concepts in meetings and discussions, and in writing.

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The California Federal-aid Highway Division Office is a dynamic work environment with a supportive, high-achieving multidisciplinary team with offices located in Los Angeles and Sacramento. We have many innovative and challenging opportunities to showcase your talents and gain valuable work experiences that will position you well for future career advancement. We have excellent working relationships with key transportation stakeholders and industry members.