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Highway Civil Engineer

Federal Highway Administration
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The South Dakota Federal-aid Highway Division is hiring a Highway Civil Engineer (GS-0810-11/12 - $72,553 to $113,047 annually) in Pierre, South Dakota. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/788648100 (open to U.S. Citizens). This job announcement closes on 05/20/2024.

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The selectee is responsible for managing and promoting assigned Federal grant programs within South Dakota. The incumbent provides engineering stewardship and oversight at various junctures of project and program delivery of Federal grant projects within South Dakota. The employee has the authority to commit the agency to actions on behalf of the South Dakota Division Office represented in line with delegations of authority.

As a Highway Civil Engineer, you will:

  • Provide advice and guidance on 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 assessing State programs for effectiveness and compliance. Provide to partners recommendations for performance and operational improvements and guidance on corrective actions.
  • Participate in promoting and assisting in the implementation of new technology, new standards, and new policies and initiatives on Federal-aid projects and programs. Provide technical guidance and develop approaches to support program activities, goals, and leadership initiatives.
  • Maintain regular contacts with State DOT and local officials to keep informed of the status and progress of Federal aid projects within the state; to be aware of emerging activities; to participate in all phases of project development and on all other matters or developments that affect the program delivery and stewardship of Federal-aid projects.

The ideal candidate is a mid-career engineer with experience monitoring Federally funded grant programs and/or delivering grant 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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Pierre is the capital city of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the County seat of Hughes County. The population was 14,091 at the 2020 census, making it the 2nd least populous US state capital after Montpelier, Vermont. It is South Dakota's 9th most populous city.

Find FHWA's South Dakota Federal-aid Highway Division at 116 East Dakota Avenue in downtown Pierre.