Job Summary

This position is located in the Technical Services Branch in the Federal Highway Administration, Western Federal Lands Division. The Hydraulics Engineer conducts hydrologic, hydraulic, geomorphologic analysis for supporting design of bridge structures, floodplain encroachments, bank stabilizations, highway drainage structures, aquatic organism passage structures, channel restoration and water quality improvement structures for transportation-related project delivery and construction.

Major Duties

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet the specialized experience requirements.To qualify for the Grade 9, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-7, it must include: Experience using various hydraulic models and performing hydraulic computations or analyses.

Experience applying professional civil engineering principles, concepts, and practices. To qualify for the GS-09 on Education alone, you must have: At least 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or have been awarded a master's or equivalent graduate degree.

You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the Grade 11, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-9, it must include: Experience performing river and bridge hydraulics analyses using various software applications such as the Hydrologic Engineering Centers River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) computer model.

Experience applying professional civil engineering principles, concepts, and practices involving hydraulics, such as or related to drainage structures, bridge hydraulics, or watersheds. To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11, it must include: Experience performing river and bridge hydraulics analyses using various software such as the Hydrologic Engineering Centers River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) computer model.

Experience conducting bridge scour analyses, performing culvert hydraulic analysis and design, and designing roadway drainage features.

Experience with 2-dimensional modeling systems such as Surface Water Modeling/Finite Element Surface Water Modeling System (SMS/FESWMS) or other advanced applicable modeling techniques For all types of consideration, 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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Students

enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Pay Range

$59,316.00 - $106,442.00

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