GS-0810-11/12 Transportation Engineer (Civil Engineer - Highway)

IN THE PENNSYLVANIA DIVISION

 The PA Division Office is a dynamic work environment with a supportive and high-achieving multidisciplinary team. We have many innovative and challenging opportunities to showcase your talents and gain valuable work experiences that will position you well for future career advancement. We have excellent working relationships with key transportation stakeholders and industry members. Harrisburg is a great place to live with reasonable cost of living and key amenities (great schools, medical facilities and numerous recreational/historical/cultural activities). Harrisburg is conveniently located within a 2 hour drive of Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore, MD, and Wilmington DE.

The FHWA develops and supports a workforce that reflects the diversity of our country. We strive to be a model of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by removing barriers to equitable opportunity. To learn more, visit https://highways.dot.gov/about/about-fhwa.

Position

The position will serve as a member of the Pennsylvania Division Office’s Project Management and Engineering Team responsible for advancing Federal-aid programs and projects. You will work closely with team members and State and local partners to identify program and project risks, develop and implement program improvements, and identify opportunities for advancement of new innovations and technologies. In this position, you will have responsibility for Federal aid programs and projects in a geographic region of the State as well as have statewide program responsibilities in assigned technical areas.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate would be an early to mid-career professional with experience monitoring Federally funded highway programs or delivering highway projects from initial scoping through construction support and maintenance. The ideal candidate would also have good technical, communication, and partnering skills and the ability to effectively represent the agency to federal, state and local officials and the general public.

This position is eligible for Telework and occasional travel is required. Relocation expenses will be reimbursed. 

How to apply

We will be accepting applications through November 18, 2024 from All U.S. Citizens under Direct Hire Authority.

You can apply by sending a resume that fully demonstrates your qualifications to [email protected] by COB November 18, 2024. Please read through the attached duties and qualifications document to ensure your resume meets the experience requirements. 

• Please include in the Subject line, “ATTENTION: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER”. 
• Include a RESUME that:
  • fully supports the required specialized experience in mm/dd/yyyy format;
  • acknowledges work schedule (full-time, part-time, seasonal, etc.) by indicating phrasing of full time/part-time or the number of hours worked per week;
  • Please read through the attached qualification requirements document to ensure your resume meets the experience requirements.
• Please note that your knowledge, skills, and abilities, along with your qualifications will be evaluated based upon the information you provide in your application.  Your resume should be more than a listing of your position description and responsibilities.  While it is important that you identify your major responsibilities, it is essential that you highlight your accomplishments and their impact.  A good rule of thumb is to use the “problem-action-results” format.  In addition, you should consider identifying your involvement in corporate activities, major presentations, leadership training, and personal and professional development.
• Note that TRANSCRIPTS need not be official at the time of application, but must show that you meet the stated education requirements, including specific major or class requirements (if applying using education to meet the qualifications).
• See attached for additional information on duties and qualifications.

Please contact Rich Kercher with any questions: [email protected]