Supervisory Civil​/Agricultural Engineer

Duties

Provides staff leadership in all phases of the civil and/or agriculture engineering programs of NRCS in the assigned state, including formulation of standards, specifications, engineering planning, design and construction.

Analyzes engineering work and training needs; and recommends training and placement of engineering personnel.

Prepares specifications and guidelines for planning, design, and construction of the structural practices installed under NRCS programs.

Develops engineering forms, worksheets, job sheets, charts, and tables for the use of engineers, engineering and conservation technicians, and soil conservationists in applying practices.

Develops training plans to ensure personnel are adequately qualified to perform assigned tasks and to ensure personnel are provided the opportunity to develop their skills to optimum level.

Manages available staff resources by preparing long and short-range schedules for staff activities, preparing and monitoring budgets and funding requests, organizing work, and controlling work products.

Establishes technical engineering standards and procedures and associated engineering policies, methods of operation, training field personnel, and for the engineering phases of the work in the state.