Summary
The incumbent for this position will serve as a Civil Engineer for Engineering Services.
Duties
Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments and plans the implementation of projects/programs under limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, or more experienced engineer. May act as a contributing specialist on large work activities or as a team leader for single or small work activities. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned resources to accomplish organizational objectives. Allocates resources to accomplish small work-activities within established schedules. Develops complex project components in the specialized field of civil engineering recognizing the effects on the overall project. Identifies and resolves NAS operational problems within a specialized area (Terminal, Enroute, Communications, NAVAIDS, Infrastructure, Environmental, etc.). Solving problems requires use of a combination of standard engineering procedures and practices, modification of standard procedures, or methods developed in previous assignments. Typically requires advanced expertise in using relevant computer applications. Participates in planning to achieve prescribed objectives. Applies experience and advanced knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts to perform the full range of construction and/or installation activities including the conduct of daily operations. Understands how civil engineering interacts with and is affected by other engineering disciplines, and considers the interactions and impacts of all disciplines on assigned projects. Shares responsibility for project/program management. Develops designs based on site investigation; construction inspection; administers FAA contracts and other workforce multipliers; project design/management; prepares specifications and cost estimates, and risk management reports; performs system integration and implementation; reviews contractor work; collects and analyzes data; performs testing and evaluation of systems; recommends improvements to the design or operation of systems, equipment, processes, and provides maintenance support and operations (OPS) program management. Makes independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions. Difficult, complex or unusual matters or decisions may require input from others. May provide recommendations to improve work processes. Participates in risk analyses of NAS projects and/or programs, which may include formal risk management processes and subsequent risk mitigation measures. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced engineer. Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion, for technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.
Requirements
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
Education
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.
How you will be evaluated
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