Civil Engineer/Agricultural Engineer

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) • Full-time • Columbia, South Carolina • $59.97k - $94.32k / year • 3d ago

Civil Engineer/Agricultural Engineer

This position is located in a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office in Columbia, SC.

The incumbent is responsible for engineering aspects of natural resources conservation practices. Supports NRCS mission results and program delivery with technical guidance and training to NRCS staff and others, engineering workload management, and production work across planning, design, and construction phases of a wide range of projects.

Summary

This position is located in a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office in Columbia, SC.

Overview

Accepting applications

Duties

Plan, design, and manage construction of engineering projects to address resource concerns related to livestock water; irrigation water; wetlands, lakes, and streams; agricultural waste; soil erosion; and flood prevention.
Complete designs may include engineering design analysis(s) including hydrological, hydraulic, structural, soil/water/plant relationships, and geotechnical analysis.
Direct and/or conduct calculations of earthwork, concrete, steel, water control structures, and other materials, and prepares construction estimates and bills of materials.
Coordinate and conduct necessary quality assurance reviews of planned, designed, and constructed engineering projects in the assigned area.
Work in a team setting consisting of internal and external partners to plan and implement conservation plans projects.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a US Citizen or US National.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. If selected you will be sent instructions on obtaining fingerprints. Please note we are not able to reimburse any fees incurred for fingerprints.
Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
Direct Deposit--Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position.
Physical Demands: Some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, traversing steep slopes and rough construction sites, recurring bending, jumping across ditches, and lifting and carrying equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment: Field sites involve exposure to construction equipment and the environment and extreme temperatures of hot and cold.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education.

Education

Basic Requirement: You must meet one of the following:

A degree in Engineering.
A combination of education and experience.

How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of 01/02/2025.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact the Staff Acquisition Office.

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