Summary This position performs engineering work on conventional engineering projects. This is an open and continuous announcement. See Additional Information section for more information. Applications will expire every 90 days. To remain active for consideration, applicants must resubmit their application. Positions may be filled at one or more of the duty locations included in this announcement. Final determination of the duty location will be made at the time of the job offer Responsibilities Duties listed below are at the full performance level of GS-11. Perform engineering work on bridges, pavements, drainage structures. Develop design details and specifications for structures, systems, and/or equipment. Conduct field surveys and research and analyze data from sources such as design manuals, laboratory reports or handbooks to provide technical data for civil engineering projects. Support senior engineers in developing annual road operation and maintenance plans and budget. Coordinate resource management efforts with federal, state, and/or local government agencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GS-10 Level: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-09 in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include one or more of the following: Assessed and documented road maintenance and repair needs including culverts, ditches, surface and subgrade and other road infrastructure for maintenance and repair to provide data for civil engineering project designs; conducted detailed site surveys, informed contractor and/or resource of requirements concerning construction scheduling, progress reporting, safety measures, wage and labor relations, and/or payroll records; assisted in the preparation of plan and construction documents; provided recommendations for solutions to routine construction project problems that could be resolved by calculations typical to civil engineering projects; engaged in factual, technical information exchanges with coworkers who were performing related work; prepared engineering data reports and recommends priorities, which were used in the formulation of cost estimates and bills of materials; used engineering drafting and computation software. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years (54 semester/72 quarter hours) of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. (coursework must be directly related to the position being filled such as civil engineering or transportation engineering). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. OR A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester/54 quarter hours leading to a Ph.D.). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. For the GS-11 Level: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-10 in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include one or more of the following: Coordinated with other resource area personnel to assess road maintenance requirements and needs; provided technical engineering expertise to manage road and bridge system which included transportation operations and deferred maintenance improvements; prepared conventional designs and specifications for various engineering projects or systems; administered construction and maintenance contracts to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract, and for resolving controversial issues/problems before and during construction; prepared complete detailed designs, drawings, and specifications for projects such as roads, trails, bridges, or other miscellaneous facilities and structures; conducted safety inspections and condition surveys of structures and facilities such as buildings, water and wastewater systems, recreation site facilities, utilities, and transportations systems according to agency requirements. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years (54 semester/72 quarter hours) of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. (coursework must be directly related to the position being filled such as civil engineering or transportation engineering). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. OR A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester/54 quarter hours leading to a Ph.D.). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. 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. Education See Qualifications section for education that may be qualifying for the specific grade level. Additional Information The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered. If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is not guaranteed. THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This type of announcement provides the Forest Service with a readily available source of applicants when vacancies occur. Eligibility and qualifications will be verified when there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied. Information on specific locations where jobs are being filled and the dates when applications are due for these locations can be found at https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/Outreach. Salary wage as shown is for Rest of the U.S. Final salary will be determined at the time of selection dependent on the duty location For more information, refer to the Office of Personnel Management, Salary and Wages web page. Positions filled will be full-time; or full-time seasonal with either 13 pay periods of guaranteed pay status and 13 pay periods of non-pay time or 18 pay periods of guaranteed pay status and 8 pay periods of non-pay time. Positions filled from this announcement may be a bargaining or a non-bargaining unit position represented by either NFFE, AFGE or NAGE. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Government Housing may be available. Forest Service daycare facilities may be available. The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional information is available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-and-leave-flexibilities-for-recruitment-and-retention/