Civil Engineer​/Agricultural Engineer

Summary

Engineering position located in support of a large complex geographical area in the state. The incumbent serves as area, zone or state engineer and is responsible for providing technical guidance and leadership in the overall planning, design, installation, and maintenance of the engineering phases of soil and water conservation practices as well as watershed flood protection programs. A relocation incentive up to $25,000 may be offered with a 3‑year service agreement.

• Coordinates and supervises the planning, design, and construction of engineering practices such as water management, animal waste management, erosion control, flood control, and other conservation practices needing engineering guidance.
• Makes periodic on‑site inspections of the engineering work for technical adequacy and adherence to standards and policy to assure work is being carried out according to drawings and specifications.
• Plans and conducts pre‑bid site showing, approves construction schedules, monitors work for compliance with plans & specifications and contract requirements.
• Directs and performs site investigations and feasibility studies; field checks and field construction. Checks for conservation practice installations.
• Coordinates and conducts necessary quality assurance reviews of planned, designed, and constructed engineering projects in the assigned area or state.
• Provides intensive engineering on‑job training to field office staff as indicated by needs.
• Provides technical guidance and training to personnel in the area of all engineering practices and in the use and care of engineering equipment.

Must hold a degree from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Course work must be submitted via transcripts for evaluation.

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, traversing steep slopes and rough construction sites, recurring bending and stooping, jumping across shallow ditches, walking in soft, muddy and slippery conditions, and lifting and carrying equipment and samples that weigh up to 50 pounds.

Work is typically performed in an office setting with frequent trips to field sites, exposure to construction equipment and environment, and extreme temperatures. Employees will be required to wear hard hats and observe necessary precautions on scaffolding, in trenches, and in the area of moving machinery. Exposure to noise levels common to construction sites with large earthmoving equipment can be expected.

There may be exposure to disease‑carrying insects and irritating plants.

Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized. The position is not eligible for telework.