Description

The Volpe Center seeks an experienced GS-13 General Engineer to serve as a technical lead performing engineering work with a focus on chemistry. In this role, you will oversee and advance cutting-edge analytical methods for detecting driver/operator impairment within specialized testing facilities, such as the Center's Alcohol Countermeasures Lab. The engineer will lead multi-faceted testing protocols and integrate advanced chemical principles into transportation safety programs.

Duties

• Apply technologies and assess their impact on programs for upgrading the performance (e.g., safety, capacity, efficiency, emissions, and resiliency) of a variety of transportation products, infrastructure, fuels, operations, and systems.
• Evaluate innovative devices, sensing technologies, and analytical methods for detecting driver/operator impairment within specialized testing facilities such as the Center's Alcohol Countermeasures Lab. 
• Provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists and customers on complex technical issues. 
• Coordinate life-cycle projects, including developing project plans; managing project scope and deliverables; monitoring work done by members of the project team; scheduling; budgeting; quality assurance and monitoring progress; and reporting project progress and results to customers, and internal and external stakeholders. 

The ideal candidate is a seasoned technical leader who seamlessly blends specialized chemistry expertise with robust, full life-cycle project management. The candidate brings a strong background in applying advanced principles of chemistry to driver and operator impairment detection, along with a proven track record of driving complex engineering initiatives from concept to completion.

When you work with us at the Volpe Center you work with people like you—talented professionals who enjoy applying their expertise in the service of others and resolving real-world transportation problems. We are located in Kendall Square, the technology hub of the academically rich city of Cambridge, Mass., just five minutes from downtown Boston. The Volpe Center is located near public transportation, and provides employees a flexible and family-friendly work environment. We offer competitive benefits, with on-site facilities that include a cafeteria, fitness center, covered bicycle parking, professionally-staffed health center, and on-site child-care services.

Interested applicants will need to apply to the posting through the USAJobs.gov website.  

Requirements

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the Education Requirement for the series, provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the GS-13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include:

• Experience leading complex technical and engineering projects, leveraging advanced chemical principles to oversee testing, analysis, and execution.
• Experience coordinating life-cycle projects, including developing plans, managing scope, and monitoring team deliverable.