Total 15 job vacancies by Federal Highway Administration

As a Research Civil Engineer (Highway), you will:

• Plan, conduct, and manage research studies utilizing engineering principles and knowledge in the areas of digital project delivery and asset management.
• Utilize engineering principles and knowledge of the digital transformation of infrastructure project delivery to better enable owner agency’s decision-making.
• Develop and promote research and analysis tools and methods to link project delivery and asset management, and improve the understanding of impacts and opportunities of technology (including autonomous vehicles) on the nation’s infrastructure.
• Participate in Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) asset management, digital project delivery, and digital infrastructure programs to assess needs and help advance a lifecycle approach to data management.
• Collaborate with work groups across Department of Transportation (DOT) modes as well as across other Federal agencies, such as the USDOT’s Digital Infrastructure and connected /autonomous vehicle groups.

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate for this position is a mid-level professional with extensive expertise and direct experience in methods, practices, data standards, and procedures related to infrastructure project delivery and lifecycle-based asset management. They have an excellent understanding of highway agency needs, challenges and opportunities as the industry undergoes a digital transformation. They also have experience in planning, conducting, managing, and "Continued under Additional Info".

As a Civil Engineer (Transportation), you will:

1. Provide advice and guidance on Federal laws, regulations, and FHWA policies applicable to Federal-aid projects within the State DOT project development process, in meetings, telephone contacts, public hearings, field reviews, and visits with State DOT officials and other Federal, State, and local agencies for assigned program areas and in assisting in the implementation of leadership initiatives.

2. Conduct project reviews in accordance with the Division’s Risk-Based Stewardship and Oversight plan.  Review required project actions for appropriate application of design standards and criteria, conformance with policy and regulations, eligibility for Federal participation, traffic safety features, reasonableness of cost estimates, fulfillment of requirements from the transportation planning and contract provisions.

3. Review and evaluate project studies, and comment on alternatives and/or modifications. Authorize project agreements which may include reviewing the adequacy of proposed rights-of-way clearances, NEPA, construction plans, agreements for utility and railroad work, consultant agreements.

4. Participate in and contributes to Division program management activities 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 processes.  Provide Program Approvals that fall under the Discipline such as such as consultant written procedures, standard drawings, standard specifications, prequalification procedures, Uniform record keeping, procedures to determine contract time, and Liquidated Damages Rates.

5. Participate in oversight activities, such as process reviews, and in-depth documentation reviews of Federal-aid programs; advise on problems and deficiencies, prepares reports and analysis, coordinate corrective actions, review and evaluate practices, and share innovative practices, procedures and technologies. Participate in assessing State programs for effectiveness and compliance.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is an 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 to persuade others in meetings, discussions, and in writing.

As a Training Instructor, you will:

• Demonstrate a strong ability to communicate in writing for the purpose of preparing educational content, instructor and participant training materials, interactive exercises, case studies, scenarios, workshops, evaluative reports, and proposals for new or modified training.
• Design, develop, and instruct highly interactive training using adult learning principles and instructional design methods to employees and managers to advance their knowledge and understanding of leadership and supervisory skills and competencies.
• Conduct highly interactive instruction using blended learning formats, to include classroom, video-conference, and web-conference based instruction.
• Conduct formative and summative course evaluations to ensure content and construct validity and transfer of learning. Ensure course learning objectives, organizational training requirements, and agency mission and goals are validated and incorporated into the course design process.
• Facilitate focus groups, team-building, and strategic planning sessions. Coordinate facilitation services for technical subject matter areas.

The ideal candidate for this position is a professional with experience in designing, developing, teaching/facilitating, and evaluating/measuring the effectiveness of educational and/or developmental programs in accordance with adult learning principles and instructional systems design models. The ideal candidate has a passion for knowledge transfer and facilitating learning in the areas of leadership and organizational development. In addition, the ideal candidate has experience and is certified in teaching and/or developing learning content. The ideal candidate has experience performing this work individually as well as serving as a Contracting Officer Representative.

As a Lead Grants Management Specialist, you will:

• Lead a team and be responsible to ensure that the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team’s strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products, and services.
• Serve as agreements officer with limited signatory authority and exercise complete authority for all actions and phases.
• Develop a comprehensive grant management system of policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and requirements. Formulate, draft, review, and finalize program solicitations, announcements, and appropriate proposal generating mechanisms; keep abreast of relevant grants management statutory requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor the review and evaluation of grant applicants to ensure adherence to grants management guidelines and requirements and to ensure the selection of grantees with maximum potential for success.
• Provide business, administrative, and technical advice and assistance to grantees on a broad range of matters. Provide training and orientation for the grantee community, as needed.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a solid background and experience in the award and administration of Federal financial assistance awards using applicable laws and regulations such as 2 CFR 200. They would possess expertise with developing Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs), conducting budget reviews (to include cost analysis), risk assessments, and negotiation of terms and conditions for grants and cooperative agreements in accordance with 2 CFR 200. They would possess expertise with post-award administration of financial assistance awards to ensures compliance with terms and conditions and applicable regulation and monitor the use of federal funds. It is recognized that the breadth and depth of experience will vary by grade level of the candidate. It is considered favorably, although not required, for the individual to have knowledge and familiarity with construction grants; interpreting applicable laws and regulations and providing advice and policy guidance; and providing training and technical assistance to program staff and/or grantees.

As a Lead Human Resources Specialist (Corporate Recruitment), you will:

• Plan, direct, administer and coordinate all aspects of the Agency's nationwide recruitment and outreach programs.
• Provide leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Agency's robust recruitment and outreach program that integrates diversity initiatives, strategies to meet current and future critical workforce needs, and affirmative action programs that impact the hiring, retention, career development and advancement for underrepresented groups in the Agency.
• Compile responses to requesting entities (Department of Transportation, OPM, Headquarters, etc.) on proposed legislation, policies, and data requests relating to recruitment and outreach activities, plans and accomplishments.
• Design and implement the ROaD Team's annual and multi-year action plans for establishing recruitment efforts in areas that are consistent with the Agency's Human Capital Plan and staffing of mission critical occupations. This includes developing and managing annual budgetary needs to implement accompanying action plans.
• Communicate, present and collaborate on recruitment initiatives, events, and programs with HR, Hiring Managers, Division/Office Leaders, Diversity Management Council, Ambassadors, and Employee Resource Groups/Affinity Groups. Consult and partner with HR, the Diversity Program Manager, PDP Coordinator and Pathways Program manager to support nationwide recruitment initiatives and programs.

The ideal candidate is a self-reliant skilled professional with experience applying advanced placement and recruitment concepts, principles, laws and regulations and to serve as a key advisor to FHWA management in planning, coordinating and developing strategic hiring events and programs for the organization. The ability to lead others, work cooperatively, and communicate well is critical to this position.

As a Civil Engineer (Highway) Construction {SEASONAL}, you will:

• Provide on-site administration of construction contracts. Ensure projects are constructed according to plans and specifications. Administer projects by providing engineering guidance to the contractor, the client agency, and other project personnel.
• Ensure engineering and technical specification requirements are met and work is accomplished according to the contract documents. Determine the need for and issue directives to the contractor as provided for in the contract and in conformance with Division policies and procedures. Foresee possible problems and take appropriate actions.
• Oversee a range of assigned activities such as materials testing, project schedule, progress estimates, surveys, traffic control, environmental controls, and construction methods. Make recommendations to the project engineer if construction methods and safety measures do not comply with the contract. Determine the acceptability and quality of the day-to-day work. Document daily activities and ensure project files are kept up-to-date and complete.
• Identify possible changes needed and obtain field data as needed. Prepare contract modifications and, as approved by the project engineer, issue directives and contract modifications. Develop independent government estimates and drafts contract modification documents, including pre-negotiation memorandums and negotiation memorandums. Prepare on-site correspondence.
• Carry out the day-to-day project activity and coordinate with contractor staff, co-workers, partner or cooperating agency representatives, State and county officials, local municipalities, property owners, local utilities, and other interested parties, and resolve issues and problems that arise. Maintain public relations through contacts at the local level.

The ideal candidate is an engineer with experience serving as a project engineer responsible for ensuring compliance with contract specifications, providing guidance and technical direction, and providing construction operations input.

As a Construction Control Inspector, you will:

• Be responsible for day-to-day project activity coordination with the client or cooperating agency representatives, state and county units, local municipalities, and other interested groups.
• Administer the construction contract by providing staff and contractor direction and control to ensure that CFLHD projects are constructed according to plans and specifications, reflect the intent of the design, and serve the needs of the client/public.
• Be responsible for the attainment of established construction specification requirements. Determines the necessity for issuance of directives and contract modifications to the contractor.
• Maintain/monitor fiscal control relative to the execution of the construction contract.
• Be responsible for the measurement/documentation of work completed on a daily basis as well as the preparation of monthly progress estimates, final estimates, and the engineering, administrative, and technical reports required by contract provisions and agency policy.

The ideal candidate for this position is a construction management inspector with experience independently and effectively serving as a project engineer or inspector on a variety of construction projects.  Primary duties include ensuring compliance with contract specifications, technical direction and guidance, and contract administration services and support.

As a Construction Control Inspector, you will:

• Be responsible for day-to-day project activity coordination with the client or cooperating agency representatives, state and county units, local municipalities, and other interested groups.
• Administer the construction contract by providing staff and contractor direction and control to ensure that CFLHD projects are constructed according to plans and specifications, reflect the intent of the design, and serve the needs of the client/public.
• Be responsible for the attainment of established construction specification requirements. Determines the necessity for issuance of directives and contract modifications to the contractor.
• Maintain/monitor fiscal control relative to the execution of the construction contract.
• Be responsible for the measurement/documentation of work completed on a daily basis as well as the preparation of monthly progress estimates, final estimates, and the engineering, administrative, and technical reports required by contract provisions and agency policy.

The ideal candidate for this position is a construction manager or inspector with experience independently and effectively serving as a contracting officer’s representative on a variety of construction projects. Primary duties include ensuring compliance with contract specifications, technical direction and guidance, and contract administration services and support.

As an Engineering Technician (Civil) {SEASONAL}, you will:

• Be responsible for day-to-day project activity coordination with the client or cooperating agency representatives, state and county units, local municipalities, and other interested groups.
• Administer the construction contract by providing staff and contractor direction and control to ensure that CFLHD projects are constructed according to plans and specifications, reflect the intent of the design, and serve the needs of the client/public.
• Be responsible for the attainment of established construction specification requirements. Determine the necessity for issuance of directives and contract modifications to the contractor.
• Maintain/monitor fiscal control relative to the execution of the construction contract.
• Be responsible for the measurement/documentation of work completed on a daily basis as well as the preparation of monthly progress estimates, final estimates, and the engineering, administrative, and technical reports required by contract provisions and agency policy.

The ideal candidate for this position has experience inspecting and administering all phases of highway construction contracts. The target applicants are mid to late career hires. These positions are perfect for Engineering Technicians who thrive on working with contractors on highway construction projects

As an Engineering Technician (Civil) {SEASONAL}, you will:

• Assist construction inspector in charge of paving with responsibility for quality assurance of paving operations.
• Assist bridge inspector with checking line and grade, checking forms, placement of reinforced or structural steel or other similar work connected with bridges, large box culverts, or retaining walls.
• Serve as inspector of contractor's surveying operations, responsible for monitoring and evaluating contractor staking.
• Monitor contractor sampling and testing procedures for accuracy and conducts independent assurance sampling.
• Monitor and enforce contractor for compliance with all required quality control responsibilities.
• Observe and evaluate safety precautions of contractor and calls attention to infractions of safety regulations.

The ideal candidate for this position is a technician with education and/or experience in the technical aspects of highway construction, and ensuring compliance with contract specifications, technical direction, and guidance.

As a Human Resources Specialist (Staffing), you will:

• Prepare draft vacancy announcements for internal, status, and public announcements via merit promotion, Delegated Examining Authority (DEU) and Excepted Service.
• Evaluate and determine candidates' qualifications for positions through merit promotion Excepted Service, and DEU, receiving assistance on announcements and situations that are highly complex or unique.
• Provide recruitment and staffing services for assigned organizations. 
• Assist in providing guidance to human resource specialists, employees, and applicants regarding various human resources matters, particularly as they relate to the staffing process, data analysis, information management related to staffing and recruitment, qualifications analysis, and the selection processes. 
• Possess skill in written and oral communications to prepare various memorandum, draft position papers and policy statements, and to interact with employees, supervisors, managers and other HR professionals at various levels. 
• Participate as a business partner and advisor to management and staff regarding their roles and responsibilities in implementing HR programs, activities, and individual personnel actions.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate for this position is a Human Resources professional with broad knowledge of several areas in human resources and has experience in using the Monster Federal HR Automated system. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience in consulting with and advising persons at all levels within and outside an organization.

As a Civil Engineer (Highway), you will: 

1. Provide expertise on Federal laws, regulations, and FHWA policies applicable to Federal-aid highway major projects within the State DOT project development process. Manage risk and cost assessments for major projects, coordinating with Division leadership to develop mitigation strategies. Represents the Division Office and FHWA in meetings, telephone contacts, public hearings, field reviews, and visits with State DOT officials and other Federal, State, and local agencies for assigned program areas and in the implementation of leadership initiatives.

2. Conduct highly complex project reviews of projects in accordance with the Division’s Risk-Based Stewardship and Oversight plan. Serve as a lead for Cost and Schedule Risk Assessment (CSRA), collaborating with TDOT, consultants, and Division teams to guide project cost estimations. Review required project actions for appropriate application of design standards and criteria, conformance with policy and regulations, eligibility for Federal participation, traffic safety features, reasonableness of cost estimates, fulfillment of requirements from the transportation planning and contract provisions.

3. Review and evaluate project studies and provide expertise on various and complex alternatives and/or modifications. Provide guidance on Project Management Plans (PMPs), Cost and Schedule Risk Assessments (CSRAs), and finance planning to ensure resource alignment. Authorize project agreements which may include: reviewing the adequacy of proposed rights-of-way clearances, NEPA, construction plans, agreements for utility and railroad work, consultant agreements.

4. Participate in and contribute to Division program management activities 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 processes. Evaluate project management and finance plans, ensuring all major projects have the necessary resources for successful delivery.

5. Coordinate with State officials, FHWA headquarters, and other partners to address complex project issues, often involving high-level analysis and problem-solving; advises on problems and deficiencies, prepares reports and in-depth analysis, coordinates corrective actions, reviews and evaluates practices, and shares innovative practices, procedures and technologies. Participate in assessing State programs for effectiveness and compliance.

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate is an experienced engineer with a background in managing large-scale, Federally funded highway or transportation projects, including oversight from planning through to completion. Strong skills in risk assessment, cost estimation, and stakeholder coordination. Expertise in complex project management tasks, including the development of Project Management Plans (PMPs), Cost and Schedule Risk Assessments (CSRAs), and financial planning. Proficient in working collaboratively with State and Federal agencies and have the political acumen to navigate complex project issues. Communication skills are essential, as the role requires the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.

As a Program Coordinator, you will:

• Provide data gathering and analysis related to your area of responsibility. You will participate in the risk assessment process and conduct activities in association with your program to facilitate mission accomplishments.

• Review, organize and submit Division Office policy and procedures for consideration by Division leadership in the following areas: mail distribution; official travel; management of electronic and paper records; procurement of office supplies, forms and equipment; replacement and disposal of equipment and furnishings; office interior changes; office communications; building maintenance and other matters affecting FHWA workspace; and GSA vehicle fleet inventory, maintenance and repair.

• Assist with revising and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for administrative and financial programs. Assist in reviewing Purchase Card program activities, Travel, and Property with occasional guidance.

• Serve as Division Training Coordinator and assist employees to navigate the DOT training system. Scan and add employee training certificates from outside vendors into the DOT training system.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate for this position is an individual with experience providing a wide range of program management support in a quality manner, with a strong customer service focus and the ability to facilitate communication among office staff, other offices and various partners.

As a Management and Program Analyst, you will:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in organizational, program, and project management, as well as strategic planning, ensuring compliance with federal reporting requirements while leveraging expertise in statistical principles and risk management to drive informed decision-making and improve performance.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to FHWA field and headquarters office in program evaluation methods, process, systems, and functional objectives.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills by briefing senior leadership on complex issues and effectively conveying data and information to diverse stakeholders. Collaborate effectively as a proactive team player, fostering a positive team dynamic to achieve collective goals.
• Conduct research and prepares reports or working documents to provide guidance on complex program issues, while also drafting and reviewing correspondence, memoranda, briefings, and other documents related to enterprise activities.
• Examine, analyze, and identify critical data for managing and directing programs that drive agency-wide change, utilizing data management tools (e.g., Excel, SharePoint, and PowerBI) and statistical methods to evaluate data collection and analysis techniques, improving program effectiveness and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in organizational management, program and project management, and strategic planning, with a strong understanding of federal compliance, statistical principles, and risk management. They will provide expert guidance to FHWA, lead program evaluations, and effectively communicate complex data and recommendations to senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.

As a Transportation Specialist, you will:

• Serve as a nationally recognized leader in providing technical, programmatic policy guidance to FHWA field offices, state, and local agencies, Tribal governments, and other internal and external stakeholders, to implement safety programs at all levels of government and ensure that their specific needs are met, including data needs, selection and evaluation of projects, and interpretation of Federal laws and regulations.
• Identify, plan, and implement broad national program initiatives based on new or revised legislation, regulation and policy, and lead the development and implementation of projects for outreach and public information to promote highway safety programs through FHWA field offices, states and local agencies, Tribal governments, including marketing applications of improved and innovative safety methods and practices.
• Lead strategic planning efforts to address national transportation safety priorities. Serve as a subject matter expert in promoting the awareness of Federal laws and FHWA regulations, standards, guidance, and policies.
• Lead national and interagency initiatives to improve the quality and availability of highway safety information for FHWA field offices, state and local agencies, Tribal governments, and the public. Serve as an authoritative expert to public and private stakeholders to promote and coordinate highway safety related initiatives.
• Lead the preparation, review, and analysis of Federal Register notices and the adoption of national standards and regulations by FHWA.

The ideal candidate is a mid-career or mid-level Transportation professional with leadership skills, has managed highway safety programs, performed safety analysis, evaluated the effectiveness of safety treatments, or has otherwise applied approaches to reduce fatalities and serious injuries to motorists and vulnerable road users, and has experience communicating this technical knowledge to a variety of audiences.