Civil Engineer

Summary The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings! This Civil Engineer position is in the Office of Energy Projects. For more information visit: Office of Energy Projects (OEP) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Learn more about this agency Duties This Civil Engineer is available in the Division of Dam Safety Inspections, Risk Informed Decision Making Branch in the Office of Energy Projects As a Civil Engineer, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serving as a team leader, engineering consultant, advisor, trainer, mentor, and authoritative source of information with specific recognized expert knowledge and experience in dam safety engineering and risk analysis and assessment procedures using related tools, knowledge, methodologies, and policies. Continuously evaluating the RIDM program and recommending changes that may need to be made in RIDM processes, products, and decisions to reflect the latest state-of-the-art practices, guidelines, and policies, providing national RIDM policy guidance and interpretation to staff, licensees, consultants, other federal agencies, and non-Federal agencies. Preparing engineering reports to establish and document the dam safety, public safety, and environmental and license compliance of the hydroelectric project. Representing staff in meetings with the nation’s top engineering consultants and presents and/or defends the staff technical position on the most difficult, complex or controversial civil, hydrologic, hydraulic, structural, or geotechnical engineering matters. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. A one-year probationary period may be required. A background investigation is required. This is a bargaining unit position (AFGE Local 421) Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service. This position has an education requirement, you must submit transcripts. Relocation expenses will not be paid. If hired, you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities. You must meet all eligibility and qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:• your performance and conduct;• the needs and interests of the agency;• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a Supervisory Civil Engineer, GS-0810, please visit: Civil Engineer, 0810 | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In addition to the education required for this position, you must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) experience in independently applying one or more of the following disciplines of civil engineering: structural, hydrologic, hydraulic, geotechnical, or engineering geology to the investigation, design, construction, operation, and/or maintenance of hydropower facilities or dams, and 2) experience performing dam safety risk analyses. 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 any volunteer experience. Incumbent must possess and maintain a current license/registration as a professional engineer in any State(s), District of Columbia, Guam, or territory of the United States. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. This position is a Mobile Work position.  Mobile work is characterized by routine and regular travel to conduct work in customer or other worksites as opposed to a single authorized alternative worksite. Examples of mobile work include site audits, site inspections, investigations, property management, and work performed while commuting, traveling between worksites, or on Temporary Duty (TDY). Mobile Position - Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Portland, San Francisco Due to the nature of the work and the mission of the Office of Energy Projects, mobile workers must remain within drivable commuting distance of the designated FERC Regional Area.   Atlanta Region – Mobile Agreement Duty Station must be within 100 Miles of one of these cities: Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Charleston, SC; Charlotte, NC; Chattanooga, TN; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Nashville, TN; Oklahoma City, OK; Raleigh, NC; Richmond, VA; Washington, DC Chicago Region – Mobile Agreement Duty Station must be within 100 Miles of one of these cities: Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, KS; Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY; Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN; St. Louis, MO New York City Region – Mobile Agreement Duty Station must be within 100 Miles of one of these cities: Hartford, CT; Boston, MA; Manchester, NH; New York City, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, DC. Portland Region – Mobile Agreement Duty Station must be within 100 Miles of one of these cities: Boise, ID; Denver, CO; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, WA  San Francisco Region – Mobile Agreement Duty Station must be within 100 Miles of one of these cities: Denver, CO; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA. Education Requirements: This position has an education requirement and therefore, transcripts are required. Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application will result in your application being marked incomplete and you will not receive further consideration. Education This position has an education requirement and therefore, transcripts are required. Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application will result in your application being marked incomplete and you will not receive further consideration. Additional information Our employees ranked FERC as a top 5 mid-size agency in Effective Leadership according to the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government!  In addition, FERC was also ranked #1 in Work-Life Balance and we are proud to offer telework and workplace flexibilities in accordance with agency policy. If selected for this position, you will be required to: Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Have your Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. FERC also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. Attend a mandatory ethics training. We are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct, the criminal conflict of interest statutes, and FERC’s supplemental ethics regulation, which specifically prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities. To comply with these regulations and statutes, divestiture of at least some energy securities is likely to be required after you begin employment. See 5 C.F.R. 2634-41; 18 U.S.C. 201-208; 5 C.F.R. 3401. If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment. Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits For more information regarding Federal benefits programs, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits