Grade III
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General Characteristics
  • Develops broad knowledge and skills in a specific practice area.
  • Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with few complex features.
  • Collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for nonroutine aspects of assignments.
  • Applies principles of probability and statistics to determine risk relevant to civil engineering.
  • Values and applies ethical behavior in the practice of civil engineering.
Technical Responsibilities
  • Performs moderate design tasks.
  • Prepares portions of plans, specifications, and other project documents.
  • Performs research and field investigation.
Program, Project, and Task Management
  • Works as a part of a team and coordinates work with others.
  • Assists in determining schedule and budget requirements.
Management, Supervision, and Guidance
  • Receives instruction on specific objectives.
  • Receives direction on unconventional and/or complex problems and possible solutions.  
  • Receives a thorough review of completed work for the application of sound professional judgment. 
  • Attains mentored experience from a licensed civil engineer typically in their specialty area. 
Communication, Teamwork & Leadership
  • Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates assertiveness and cooperation in managing conflicts.
  • Interacts with internal and external project team members.
  • Assists with official communication pertaining to specific assignments/meetings.
Typical Titles

Engineering Intern / Engineer-in-Training, Designer, Engineering Associate, Analyst
Experience
2+ years
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
  • Master’s degree or equivalent (Optional).
Licensure and Certification

Engineering Intern / Engineer-in-Training
Professional Activities
  • Member of professional practice organization.
  • Member of local program or committee.
Community Activities

Involved in outreach activities with community service organizations.
Equivalent Federal General Schedule
GS-8 to GS-10