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Highway Civil Engineer

Federal Highway Administration
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The New York Federal-aid Highway Division is hiring Highway Civil Engineers (GS-0810-11/12 - $70,857 to $110,406 annually) in Albany, New York. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/761109500 (open to U.S. Citizens). Hiring managers will consider applications submitted through 05/15/2024 (but submit yours as soon as possible to receive the best consideration).

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We are very excited to announce a great career opportunity in the New York Division Office. We are looking for three experienced and motivated individuals to fill 3 "Area Engineer" vacancies within the "Office of State-Wide Engineering" and Office of NYC Metro and Local Program Management" in Albany, New York.

The New York Division is a diverse group of professionals who value collaboration and innovation. This is clear in our approach, where we have a unique opportunity in one of the largest Federal-aid Highway Programs in the country to work with a wide range of sponsors, partners, and the public. We value leadership at every level and leverage multiple perspectives form all staff in an open dialogue. With a culture of employee empowerment and autonomy, we all share in opportunities and successes through a solution-oriented, team approach (and a strong culture of relationship and stewardship). We communicate with our partners effectively with "one vote" to support balanced transportation decisions for the public.

The Division supports each other in wellness, diversity & inclusion, and emotional intelligence. Additionally, there are a menagerie of personal and professional development opportunities.

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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 apply 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 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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Albany is in upstate NY about 150 miles north of New York City.  Housing in the area offers every option from city, suburban, and rural. Most employees have less than a half hour commute and the regional transit agency offers many transit options. The Capital Region offers a broad range of arts and entertainment, unparalleled recreation, and renowned education at every level within a short distance from the Division office.  Albany is known for its extensive history, culture, architecture, and institutions of higher education.  It is home to over 15 Universities and Colleges including Medical School, Law School, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Liberal Arts, and several Community Colleges. We are also close to several world class entertainment venues such as the Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Tanglewood, MA.

And New York is full of amazing natural areas for all sorts of activities to enjoy - so, go ahead and take on the challenge and beauty of New York!