USDA Forest Service Jobs – Civil Engineer

Job Description:

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has Civil Engineer (Construction) positions available in the Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD). Projects occur primarily on Federal Lands managed by other Federal agencies (e.g., National Park Service & U.S. Forest Service) & include multi-state areas. This establishes an open continuous announcement which will be used to fill vacant positions throughout the open period of the announcement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee a range of assigned activities such as materials testing, project schedule, progress estimates, surveys, traffic control, environmental controls, and construction methods.
• Make recommendations to the project engineer if construction methods and safety measures do not comply with the contract.
• Determine the acceptability and quality of the day-to-day work.
• Document daily activities and ensure project files are kept up-to-date and complete.
• Identify possible changes needed and obtain field data as needed.
• Prepare contract modifications and, as approved by the project engineer, issue directives and contract modifications.
• Provide on-site administration of construction contracts.
• Ensure projects are constructed according to plans and specifications.
• Administer projects by providing engineering guidance to the contractor, the client agency, and other project personnel.
• Ensure engineering and technical specification requirements are met and work is accomplished according to the contract documents.
• Determine the need for and issue directives to the contractor as provided for in the contract and in conformance with Division policies and procedures.
• Foresee possible problems and take appropriate actions.

Job Requirements:

• Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position.
• You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• You will be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.
• You must have a valid state driver’s license and be fully qualified to operate a government-owned vehicle.
• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Applicable documents are required for the Mandatory Education requirements.
• Experience as an engineer on highway construction projects overseeing a range of assigned activities such as materials testing, project schedule, progress estimates, surveys, traffic control, environmental controls, and construction methods

Job Details:

Company: U.S. Forest Service

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Denver, CO, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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