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Local Program Manager/Long Island Regional Area Civil Engineer

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The New York Federal-aid Highway Division is hiring a Local Program Manager/Long Island Regional Area Civil Engineer (GS-0810-13 - from $106,445 to $138,382 annually) in Albany, New York. Apply today by visiting https://www.usajobs.gov/job/819683900 (open to U.S. Citizens only), selecting “New York, New York” as the location and “GS-13” as the grade level. Alternatively, send your resume and a statement of interest (in the body of your e-mail message) directly to NewYork.FHWA@dot.gov using the subject “Attention: Local Program Manager/Long Island Regional Area Civil Engineer Position.” This job announcement closes on 12/30/2024 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration).

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New York has a very robust local program and typically invests hundreds of millions of dollars per fiscal year on local projects. As the Local Program Manager/Long Island Regional Area Civil Engineer, you will primarily work with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) staff on a range of statewide local projects and program matters. The work includes the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Recreational Trails Program, and the Federal Lands Access Program. Also, the work entails being the New York Division's primary point-of-contact for Emergency Relief Events.

As a Local Program Manager/Long Island Regional Area Civil Engineer, you will:

  • Prepare roadway plans and quantity calculations, title sheets, plan profile sheets, alignment layout, supplementary drawings, earthwork calculations, and pipe and box culvert structure detailing.
  • Compute curves and traverses.
  • Assemble plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) documents.
  • Perform basic drafting.
  • Collect and assemble data.
  • Assist in preparing damage site assessments and reports for Emergency Relief projects.
  • Prepare environmental compliance documentation.
  • Prepare agreements for projects.
  • Prepare project specifications and perform design and quality check on PS&E packages.
  • Prepare field assessments, gather information, and perform preliminary scoping of projects.
  • Compile structural analysis and design of concrete, steel, or timber bridge components.
  • Use Micro Station CADD to prepare bridge plan sheets. 
  • Perform calculations of quantities and basic engineering calculations.
  • Operate bridge inspection equipment; take and record data; develop sketches; and prepare required reports.
  • Perform structures inventory and evaluate data.

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced mid-career transportation professional who has the skills and abilities to effectively represent FHWA to Federal, state, and local officials (and the public) on a broad range of transportation topics that affect NYSDOT and local agencies.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience working with Federally funded highway programs; the delivery of highway projects from initial scoping through construction support and maintenance; and experience conveying ideas and concepts in meetings, discussions, and writing.

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New York is a state in the northeastern U.S., known for New York City and towering Niagara Falls. NYC’s island of Manhattan is home to the Empire State Building, Times Square and Central Park. The Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan with the borough of Brooklyn. The iconic Statue of Liberty stands in New York Harbor. To the east, Long Island has beaches, the Montauk Lighthouse, the ritzy Hamptons, and Fire Island.

Albany is the capital city of New York State. Downtown’s huge Empire State Plaza has reflecting pools, an art-filled underground shopping concourse and The Egg, a striking performing arts center. The plaza is bookended by the 1800s New York State Capitol and the New York State Museum, focusing on natural and cultural history. The Albany Institute of History and Art is famed for its Hudson River School paintings.

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The Federal Highway Administration's New York Division is a diverse group of professionals who value collaboration and innovation in how we approach the unique opportunities in one of the largest Federal-aid Highway Programs in the country while working with a wide range of sponsors, partners, and the public. We value leadership at every level and leverage multiple perspectives from all staff in open dialogue. With a culture of employee empowerment and autonomy, we all share in opportunities and successes through a solution-oriented, team approach and strong culture of relationship and stewardship. We communicate with our partners effectively with "one voice" to support balanced transportation decisions for the public.

The Division supports one another in other areas - these include:

  • Wellness
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Professional development opportunities

Housing near Albany offers every option, from city to suburban to rural. Most employees live less than a half hour from the office and the regional transit agency offers many transportation options. The Capital Region offers a broad range of arts and entertainment, unparalleled recreation, and renowned education at every level...all within a short distance of FHWA's New York Division Office. The state is full of amazing natural areas for all sorts of activities and enjoyment!

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Find FHWA's New York Federal-aid Highway Division at 11A Clinton Avenue in Albany, New York!