Civil Engineer (Area Engineer)

This position is located in a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service state, area, or field office within Oregon. The incumbent 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. There is one vacancy, which may be filled at any of the following duty locations: Beavercreek, OR; Hillsboro, OR; Salem, OR. Major duties: Conduct quality assurance reviews of planned, designed, and constructed engineering projects in the assigned area. Coordinate the planning, design, and construction of engineering conservation practices, including water management, erosion control, flood control, and animal waste management. Plan and conduct pre bid site showings and approve construction schedules. Interpret engineering plans and specifications for contractors and resolve local level technical problems during construction. Monitor contractor work for compliance with contract requirements. Develop workload analyses, priorities, and scheduling recommendations aligned with the strategic plan for the assigned geographic area.