Pathways Recent Graduate Civil Engineer (Highway)

This Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Pathways Recent Graduate Program position is assigned to the Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) Career Development Program (CDP), and the Recent Graduate participates in a 24-month training and developmental program.

Anticipated starting date of the position is May / June 2025, or potentially earlier if you have already graduated.

Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.

Duties

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen and meet Pathways Recent Graduate requirement.
• Submit application and resume online by 11 : 59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Review Required Documents Section as documents are required by closing date.
• Must meet Recent Grad requirements by closing date.

Qualifications

To determine which eligibility, review the following grade specific details. You will be asked questions as part of your application but make sure to verify how you meet this experience and / or education in your resume and / or uploaded transcripts or you may be deemed ineligible.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the education requirement AND experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the Pathways Recent Graduate Program requirements (see the Conditions of Employment section), the mandatory Individual Occupation Requirements for the Series (refer to the Education Requirements section) AND then meet the following experience and / or education qualifications to qualify for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

For the GS-05 :

Applicants who meet the basic requirements described in the individual occupational requirements are fully qualified for this entry grade.

For the GS-07 :

On Experience , you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level , which included :

Experience assisting higher-graded engineers in performing engineering work relevant to planning, design, or construction of any civil engineering features or projects (buildings, roads, bridges, site preparation, or other related work).

Or, on Education , you must have at least 1 year of graduate-level education OR superior academic achievement* at the baccalaureate level in an engineering program.

For the GS-09 :

On Experience , you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level , which included :

Experience providing support in the application of highway engineering concepts such as or directly related to highway planning, environment, design, construction and / or maintenance functions.

Or on Education , you must have at least 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or have been awarded a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an engineering program.

RECENT GRADUATE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY : *Applicants must have obtained a qualifying associates, bachelors, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution, within the previous 2 years unless military service interfered with a veterans eligibility to apply during that two year time frame.

Veterans meeting the above exclusion may apply within 2 years of discharge or 6 years from the date of receipt of the degree whichever comes first.

You must provide a copy of ALL of your college / vocational / technical transcript(s). See "Required Documents" section for additional information.

Applicants may refer to the U.S. Department of Education’s Institutional Accreditation System to determine whether their school / program is accredited.

Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional / accredited U.

S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) : Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and / or competencies in the following areas :

• Civil Engineering - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as buildings, transportation systems, water and sanitary systems, and other public works systems.
• Communication - Includes : Written and oral communication; Partnering / negotiating; Interpersonal skills; and Teamwork.
• Learning - Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.

For all types of consideration, 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.

Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months. Graduation transcript must be received before start date.

Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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