Job Description
Summary
This position serves as a Lead General Engineer under the leadership of the Regional Director. You will be responsible for guiding and managing the technical work of assigned team members, coordinating tasks to ensure timely completion, and serving as a point of contact for the team members and management. This position requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Duties
As the Lead General Engineer, you will:
• Lead the team in identifying, distributing, assigning, and balancing workloads and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level, expertise, and/or occupational specialization; make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks; and ensure that each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product.
• Provide the opportunity to independently apply the principles, concepts, work processes, regulations, reference materials, and procedures fundamental to the technical aspects of the engineering field and its application to the regional office.
• Attend and contribute in meetings with regional staff, grantees, Project Management Oversight Consultants (PMOCs), and other FTA program contractors to ensure all parties have a clear understanding of applicable requirements and procedures.
• Assist senior staff with routine meetings with grantees, project engineering representatives, and contractors.
• Contribute to the preparation of correspondence, briefing papers, statistical reports, and policy papers of a factual and analytical nature in support of policy and procedural decisions for use by the Regional Administrator and/or Headquarters offices.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment:
• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:5+ PM EST on the closing date.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• SELECTIVE SERVICE:
Males born after 12/31/1+5+ must be registered for the Selective Service.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD:
This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework. The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, which must include:
• Experience leading, coordinating, and/or overseeing a group of individuals or a team by communicating assignments, projects, timeline due dates, and solving program issues.
• Experience verifying compliance with requirements, regulations, and contract specifications to ensure the implementation of federal statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Experience analyzing, evaluating, and proposing recommendations to engineering and project management problems, and presenting the findings to other employees or senior management officials.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(KSAs):
• Project Management Oversight - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
• Compliance – Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Problem Solving:
Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Oral and Written communication:
Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Additional Information
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.
The agency has the option of extending a term appointment up to the 4-year limit. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within +0 days of…
This position serves as a Lead General Engineer under the leadership of the Regional Director. You will be responsible for guiding and managing the technical work of assigned team members, coordinating tasks to ensure timely completion, and serving as a point of contact for the team members and management. This position requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Duties
As the Lead General Engineer, you will:
• Lead the team in identifying, distributing, assigning, and balancing workloads and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level, expertise, and/or occupational specialization; make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks; and ensure that each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product.
• Provide the opportunity to independently apply the principles, concepts, work processes, regulations, reference materials, and procedures fundamental to the technical aspects of the engineering field and its application to the regional office.
• Attend and contribute in meetings with regional staff, grantees, Project Management Oversight Consultants (PMOCs), and other FTA program contractors to ensure all parties have a clear understanding of applicable requirements and procedures.
• Assist senior staff with routine meetings with grantees, project engineering representatives, and contractors.
• Contribute to the preparation of correspondence, briefing papers, statistical reports, and policy papers of a factual and analytical nature in support of policy and procedural decisions for use by the Regional Administrator and/or Headquarters offices.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment:
• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:5+ PM EST on the closing date.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• SELECTIVE SERVICE:
Males born after 12/31/1+5+ must be registered for the Selective Service.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD:
This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework. The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, which must include:
• Experience leading, coordinating, and/or overseeing a group of individuals or a team by communicating assignments, projects, timeline due dates, and solving program issues.
• Experience verifying compliance with requirements, regulations, and contract specifications to ensure the implementation of federal statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Experience analyzing, evaluating, and proposing recommendations to engineering and project management problems, and presenting the findings to other employees or senior management officials.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(KSAs):
• Project Management Oversight - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
• Compliance – Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Problem Solving:
Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Oral and Written communication:
Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Additional Information
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.
The agency has the option of extending a term appointment up to the 4-year limit. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within +0 days of…
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Lead general engineer | direct position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Atlanta offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.