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Highway Civil Engineer

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The Delaware Federal-aid Highway Division is hiring a Highway Civil Engineer (GS-0810-11/12 - from $79,839 to $124,398 annually) in Dover, Delaware. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/813504500 (open to U.S. Citizens). Alternatively, send your resume and a statement of interest (in the body of your e-mail message) directly to Ryan.O'Donoghue@dot.gov using the subject “Delaware Highway Civil Engineer Position.” This job announcement closes on 10/21/2024 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration).

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Are you searching for that perfect opportunity with a high locality pay, low cost of living (including beautiful beaches), and a reasonable drive to three major cities?

If so, look no further than FHWA's Delaware Division and their Highway Civil Engineer position!

The selectee will join the "Project Delivery Team" with responsibilities for managing and promoting assigned Federal-aid Highway Programs and providing engineering stewardship and oversight of Federal-aid Infrastructure Projects within Delaware. The Delaware Division enjoys and excellent relationship with the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and the state's three metropolitan planning organizations.

The Project Delivery Team is currently engaged in several innovative activities:

As a Highway Civil Engineer, you will:

Provide advice and guidance on Federal laws, regulations, and FHWA policies applicable to Federal-aid projects within the State DOT project development process, in meetings, telephone contacts, public hearings, field reviews, and visits with State DOT officials and other Federal, State, and local agencies for assigned program areas and in assisting in the implementation of leadership initiatives.
Conduct project reviews in accordance with the Division’s Risk-Based Stewardship and Oversight plan. Review required project actions for appropriate application of design standards and criteria, conformance with policy and regulations, eligibility for Federal participation, traffic safety features, reasonableness of cost estimates, fulfillment of requirements from the transportation planning and contract provisions.
Review and evaluate project studies, and comment on alternatives and/or modifications. Authorize project agreements which may include reviewing the adequacy of proposed rights-of-way clearances, NEPA, construction plans, agreements for utility and railroad work, consultant agreements.
Participate in and contribute to Division program management activities 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 processes. Provide Program Approvals that fall under the Discipline such as consultant written procedures, standard drawings, standard specifications, pre-qualification procedures, Uniform record keeping, procedures to determine contract time, and Liquidated Damages Rates.
Participate in oversight activities, such as process reviews, and in-depth documentation reviews of Federal-aid programs; advise on problems and deficiencies; prepare reports and analysis; coordinate corrective actions; review and evaluate practices; and share innovative practices, procedures, and technologies. Participate in assessing State programs for effectiveness and compliance.

The ideal candidate for this position is an engineer with experience monitoring Federally funded highway programs or delivering highway projects from initial scoping through construction support and maintenance.

Additionally, the ideal candidate has experience conveying ideas and concepts to persuade others in meetings, discussions, and in writing.

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Delaware may be small in area, but it is mighty in its impact and amenities. You can take a stroll along one of our picture-perfect beaches, enjoy a walk through some of our historic downtowns, or take a relaxing ferry ride to Cape May in New Jersey!

If you want something a little more exciting, explore Wilmington or check out the world-famous NASCAR Monster Mile at the Dover International Speedway. If you like music, Dover is also home to the Firefly Music Festival, which annually brings 100,000+ concertgoers to the state capital.

As part of the greater Philadelphia region, we enjoy their generous locality pay of 28.55% but without the traffic and high cost of living - there's also no state or local sales tax in Delaware!

FHWA's Delaware Federal-aid Highway Division includes a diverse staff of 13. Being in a smaller office affords staff the opportunity to work directly with their colleagues and develop diverse experience in multiple program areas. Everyone collaborates well with one another in a friendly atmosphere and great work environment!