USPSC Infrastructure and Engineering Advisor GS-14

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:USAID/Ukraine faces many significant challenges in re-establishing the infrastructure that has been destroyed by the war with Russia, and in developing infrastructure for economic growth and recovery. As such, USAID/Ukraine is seeking an Infrastructure and Engineering Advisor to help plan and manage USAID’s infrastructure programming in Ukraine. The individual will be a critical technical advisor on topics including transportation and rail, horizontal infrastructure, vertical structures, and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) related infrastructure. The individual should have a balanced knowledge of all subsets of civil engineering and a high performing project manager, as well as experience coordinating projects with government partners. The individual must be familiar with engineering and construction management, federal and other regulations related to Architecture and Engineering (A&E) services and contracting, as well as best practices and

standards in construction management and infrastructure related fields. Political acumen will be a plus.This position will sit in the Office of Critical Infrastructure. The individual may manage several Infrastructure specialists and must be able to balance competing priorities between field work, reporting requests, project and funding coordination, and serving as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR}/Agreement Officer’s Representative (AOR) on several activities. The individual demonstrates initiative and the ability to manage competing work priorities and works independently. The individual coordinates with a range of technical experts, management, and program staff, and serves as an advocate for establishing best infrastructure practices. The individual will also engage directly with Ukrainian counterparts and government officials on broader programmanagement as it relates to both engineering, funding, coordination, and strategic planning in the broader U.S. foreign policy context.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The Infrastructure and Engineering Advisor performs the below duties and responsibilities withlimited guidance from the Engineering and Infrastructure Team Lead and/or the Office of Critical Infrastructure Director, or his/her designee for the assigned area of responsibility. Additionally, as the individual will take on a high level of responsibility for management and coordination of infrastructure activities, planning, and representation in his/her area of responsibility, the incumbent will:Portfolio Management and Coordination: 25%● With diverse teams, engage in the design of new activities, particularly for infrastructure programming; and participate in workshops, activity refinement, and technical evaluations; all which may require travel to the field or outside the country.● Lead the monitoring of the effectiveness and appropriateness of infrastructure in changing economic and political contexts, including conducting in-person or virtual site visits to assess infrastructure quality, impact, and evidence of sustainability.● Contribute to or oversee (and remain informed about) the development of new literature and ongoing research related to infrastructure with particular emphasis on issues related to infrastructure and energy.● Provide administrative direction in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. Independently plans, designs, and carries out projects, studies, and programs. Results of the work are considered technically authoritative. Reports effectively to the office director or other mission leadership.Serving as an Activity Manager 25%● Become certified and serve as an Agreement Officer’s Representative/Contracting Officer’s Representative (AOR/COR) as outlined in ADS Reference 302mar. AOR/CORs are responsible for all related requirements in the COR designation letter and the AOR designation letter.● Review and approve technical construction designs including statements of work and technical building plans submitted by the Architectural & Engineering (A&E) Service Contractor. Act as an intermediary to relay agency and mission priorities to technicians and contacted engineers.● Confirm that all delivered works are up on agency and mission quality standards as well as A&E best industry practices. Provide expertise on delivering high standard products that reflect USAID’s reputation as a good faith partner who makes high level impacts.● Conduct site visits to confirm the potential of existing project deliverables or validate potential construction or infrastructure projects.Policy and Guidance: 20%● Help oversee and strategically plan U.S. foreign policy and development assistance in Ukraine’s infrastructure sector and sub-sectors, especially in relation to Ukraine’s economic and social recovery.● Lead coordination with other USAID bureaus/offices, the U.S. Government (USG) interagency, Ukrainian counterparts and government officials, and other international donors, particularly in relation to Agency Construction Policies and Construction Risk Management. Using strong oral and written communication skills, help develop and implement policy and programmatic solutions to improve mission construction risk management.● Understand Ukrainian infrastructure policy and regulation. Remain informed about literature and ongoing research and standards related to infrastructure with particular emphasis on changes from Soviet to European Union standards and best practices.USAID/Ukraine Technical Expert: 20%● Guide infrastructure interventions within USAID/Ukraine activities and provide technical assistance and support to USAID and USG colleagues, and cooperating agencies on issues related to infrastructure and construction policies. May include serving as subject-matter expert on specialized infrastructure and engineering topics, as needed. Understand the nexus of infrastructure to Ukraine’s economic and social recovery, as well as U.S. foreign policy interests.● Develop and deliver infrastructure guidance materials such as training, reports, case studies, or other media as requested or identified.● Maintain up-to-date, expert-level knowledge of the organizations engaged in infrastructure activities.General: 10%● Consistently model behaviors with a commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment free of discrimination, bias, unfairness, exclusion, offensive behaviors, and harassment of any kind.● Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and professional work environment by demonstrating partnership and teamwork to accomplish team, division, office, and Bureau objectives.● Participate in workplace efforts to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, including those related to mission programs, partners, staffing, professional development, and other key areas.● Work in rapidly changing, high-pressure situations that often exceed normal business hours.SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:The individual reports to the Director of the Office of Critical Infrastructure for USAID/Ukraine. The job holder is responsible for independently planning and developing infrastructure activities and formulating conclusions and recommendations independently regarding infrastructure investments within USAID’s risk tolerance.SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:This individual will be responsible for supervising work of four local team members.10. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Citizens only11. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requested may involve physical demands such as accessing and movement in an active construction site.12. POINT OF CONTACT: All questions and offers must be submitted by email to KyivVacancies@usaid.govII. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITIONEducation/Prior Work Experience:Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. or Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) recognized institution with significant study or pertinent to the specialized field (including civil or environmental engineering, structural engineering, or other relevant engineering field), plus at least nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience working in infrastructure planning or design, construction, or infrastructure monitoring.ANDA minimum of three (3) years of engineering experience, preferably with relevant international experience.ORMaster’s degree from a U.S. or internationally recognized institution with significant study or pertinent to the specialized field (including civil or environmental engineering, structural engineering, or other relevant engineering or project management field), plus at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience working in infrastructure planning or design, construction, or infrastructure monitoring.ANDA minimum of three (3) years of international engineering experience, preferably with relevant international experience.Only offerors clearly meeting the above minimum qualifications will be considered for further evaluation.Security and Medical clearances: The ability to obtain the required security and medical clearances in a reasonable timeframe is considered a minimum qualification. See Section V.For submitting application and more details, please refer to the solicitation in the attachement.