CIVIL ENGINEER / AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER

$59,966 - $94,317/Yr

Natural Resources Conservation Service - Boise, ID

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Boise, ID

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs

About the position

This position is located in a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office in the State of Idaho. The incumbent is responsible for engineering aspects of natural resources conservation practices. This role supports NRCS mission results and program delivery by providing technical guidance and training to NRCS staff and others, managing engineering workloads, and overseeing production work across the planning, design, and construction phases of a wide range of projects. The engineer will be involved in addressing resource concerns related to livestock water, irrigation water, wetlands, lakes, streams, agricultural waste, soil erosion, and flood prevention. The job entails planning, designing, and managing the construction of engineering projects. The incumbent will complete designs that may include engineering design analyses such as hydrological, hydraulic, structural, soil/water/plant relationships, and geotechnical analysis. They will also direct and conduct calculations of earthwork, concrete, steel, water control structures, and other materials, preparing construction estimates and bills of materials. Quality assurance reviews of planned, designed, and constructed engineering projects will be coordinated and conducted by the incumbent. Collaboration in a team setting with internal and external partners to plan and implement conservation projects is also a key aspect of this role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and manage construction of engineering projects to address resource concerns related to livestock water, irrigation water, wetlands, lakes, streams, agricultural waste, soil erosion, and flood prevention.
• Complete engineering design analyses including hydrological, hydraulic, structural, soil/water/plant relationships, and geotechnical analysis.
• Direct and conduct calculations of earthwork, concrete, steel, water control structures, and other materials, and prepare 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 with internal and external partners to plan and implement conservation plans projects.

Requirements

• 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.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit is required for all Federal employees.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent education and experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional registration or licensure as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience with agricultural and biological engineering practices.
• Knowledge of project management and quality assurance processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Potential hiring incentive of up to $5,000 per year for 2 years.
• Eligibility for telework within the local commuting area.
• Flexible work arrangements may be available.