Civil Engineer
The primary duties of this position are:
Serves as Resident Engineer in the Umatilla Field Office and provides engineering support for the greater Columbia-Cascades Area Office. Responsible for the professional engineering-related support and programmatic oversight in the operation and maintenance of Project-related dams, pumping plants, canals, and other associated facilities. Program responsibilities involve a wide range of substantive activities and assignment aspects including planning, design, construction, safety of dams, and operation and maintenance. Oversees construction work performed within the Area Office, reviewing dams, canals, structure, pumping plants, and pipelines for needed repairs and betterment work. Responsible in carrying out the engineering oversight of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of significant and high-hazard dams, Dam Safety Program activities, Reclamation's O&M Program Oversight, Security and Law Enforcement Activities. Reviews design plans and other information concerning realty actions such as crossing agreements and other licenses and permits, which have a nexus with the operation and maintenance of Reclamation facilities. Responsible for working with a broad variety of individuals and groups from local, State and Federal agencies on technical and engineering-related matters involving the operation and maintenance of Reclamation facilities. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
CIVIL ENGINEER:
A. Degree:
Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must:
(1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics:
(a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. -OR- B. Combination of education and
Experience:
college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.) Additional Experience & Training Provisions for Graduate of Engineering Programs:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Specialized Experience Requirements:
In addition to the basic education requirement, in order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that the applicant meets the specialized experience requirement - this information must be included in the resume. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 in Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include inspecting and documenting inspections of storage and diversion dams, pumping plants, canals and distribution systems; employing sound engineering judgement, and utilizing available standards and guidelines and other resources, to evaluate the condition of these facilities and make recommendations aimed at improving facility Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and correcting observed deficiencies; providing technical guidance to facility O&M personnel about O&M procedures, troubleshooting problems associated with civil and mechanical features, and responding to facility emergency situations; collection, verification and documentation of facility and equipment details and O&M procedures; or maintaining an effective working relationship with both public and private entities which have an interest in the facilities, adjacent areas, and/or facility operations and benefits. Professional engineering registration is required. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Applicants will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If selected, the selectee will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Serves as Resident Engineer in the Umatilla Field Office and provides engineering support for the greater Columbia-Cascades Area Office. Responsible for the professional engineering-related support and programmatic oversight in the operation and maintenance of Project-related dams, pumping plants, canals, and other associated facilities. Program responsibilities involve a wide range of substantive activities and assignment aspects including planning, design, construction, safety of dams, and operation and maintenance. Oversees construction work performed within the Area Office, reviewing dams, canals, structure, pumping plants, and pipelines for needed repairs and betterment work. Responsible in carrying out the engineering oversight of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of significant and high-hazard dams, Dam Safety Program activities, Reclamation's O&M Program Oversight, Security and Law Enforcement Activities. Reviews design plans and other information concerning realty actions such as crossing agreements and other licenses and permits, which have a nexus with the operation and maintenance of Reclamation facilities. Responsible for working with a broad variety of individuals and groups from local, State and Federal agencies on technical and engineering-related matters involving the operation and maintenance of Reclamation facilities. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
CIVIL ENGINEER:
A. Degree:
Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must:
(1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics:
(a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. -OR- B. Combination of education and
Experience:
college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.) Additional Experience & Training Provisions for Graduate of Engineering Programs:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Specialized Experience Requirements:
In addition to the basic education requirement, in order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that the applicant meets the specialized experience requirement - this information must be included in the resume. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 in Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include inspecting and documenting inspections of storage and diversion dams, pumping plants, canals and distribution systems; employing sound engineering judgement, and utilizing available standards and guidelines and other resources, to evaluate the condition of these facilities and make recommendations aimed at improving facility Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and correcting observed deficiencies; providing technical guidance to facility O&M personnel about O&M procedures, troubleshooting problems associated with civil and mechanical features, and responding to facility emergency situations; collection, verification and documentation of facility and equipment details and O&M procedures; or maintaining an effective working relationship with both public and private entities which have an interest in the facilities, adjacent areas, and/or facility operations and benefits. Professional engineering registration is required. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Applicants will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If selected, the selectee will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.
- Department:
0810 Civil Engineering - Salary Range:
$90,433 to $110,287 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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