Civil Engineer, GS-0810-13 (94473)

Announcement Type TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type Permanent

USACE Organization Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Buffalo District

Locations (City, State) Buffalo, NY

Detroit, MI

Huntington, WV

Louisville, KY

Pittsburgh, PA

Position Overview/Duties This position serves as a Civil Engineer within the assigned District, specializing in a comprehensive range of civil engineering disciplines including Operations, Civil/Structural Design, Construction, Project Management, Operations \& Maintenance, Cost Engineering, and Geotechnical Engineering . The role encompasses performing advanced technical analysis, field investigations, design work, cost engineering, construction oversight, and project management responsibilities across all types of projects to accomplish duties assigned at the Home District. The position requires expertise in managing the full project lifecycle – from initial design and planning through construction oversight, to ongoing operations and maintenance- while ensuring technical excellence and adherence to engineering standards across multiple specialty areas.

POSITION: Civil Engineer, GS-0810-13

PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT

Description Of Assignment/Duties

• Develops engineering designs, analyses, layouts, and computations for civil engineering projects such as locks, dikes, bridges, levees/local flood protection, dams, navigation structures, ecosystem restoration, dredging, water systems, and related infrastructure.
• Provides expert technical oversight, management, administration and support throughout the construction phase of projects.
• Conducts site investigations to identify problem areas and recommend solutions and incorporates findings into planning documents and feasibility studies.
• Plans, administers, and leads large complex designs, monitors work progress, and communicates organizational strategy and project objectives to team members.
• Develops cost estimates related to designs to accurately delineate construction budgets and ultimately establish independent cost estimates to support solicitations.
• Leads and mentors engineers/technicians; reviews designs and/or develops models, contractor submittals, contractor payments, contract changes, and A/E work; provides technical guidance, quality control/assurance, and coordination with agencies, stakeholders, and property owners; ensures quality standards are met.
• Manages project teams, budgets, schedules, and reports; represents District with authorities and customers; ensures safety, scope, cost, biddability, constructability, operability, environmental, sustainability, and quality goals are met while resolving technical and fiscal issues.
• Serves as a technical SME, providing support to the local district and serving as a regional asset providing consulting, review, mentoring, and assistance to local, regional, and national work; develops estimates/schedules for complex projects, spanning investigations, design, and construction; performs technical design work, mentors staff, provides technical reviews and guidance; performs contract administration and construction management verifying contract quality, safety, cost, environmental compliance and schedule; analyzes and coordinates contract changes; and participates in ATR and QA teams.

This Job Posting has multiple vacancies being recruited for the following LRD District Offices

:

• Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Buffalo District
• Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Detroit District
• Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Huntington District
• Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Louisville District
• Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Pittsburgh District

Other Conditions and Requirements

• Other Requirements:

APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION:

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

• WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens
• APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Requirement

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must: lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a transcript.

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards

• GS-0800 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#0800

In Addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement Above, To Qualify For This Position You Must Also Meet The Qualification Requirement Listed Below

• Experience Requirement:
• For GS- 13: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: performing professional civil engineering work that involved leading the design, technical analysis, and planning of complex infrastructure, site development, or facility construction projects; developing comprehensive technical requirements, including scopes of work, cost estimates, and project schedules for internal or contracted professional services; conducting detailed technical reviews of engineering designs, plans and specifications to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance with established industry standards; coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and ensure project completion within established budget and resource constraints; and serving in a senior-level role providing expert-level advice, mentorship and guidance spanning investigation, design, construction and O\&M phases of projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12)
• Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For this job at the GS-13 level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

+ One-year probationary period may be required + This position may require Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement up to or over 25% of the time. + Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance. + Position may be designated Mission Essential in accordance with DoDI 3020.42. Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations as directed by the Supervisor and/or Local command Policy and may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends, i.e., mandatory overtime; subject to recall to duty. Incumbent must maintain a functioning telephone to aid in contact during recall/emergency situations. + This position may require a Professional Engineer (PE) License. + This position may require a valid state driver’s license. + This position may require the incumbent to complete a Financial Disclosure.

+ Other Essential Information

+ Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. + You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. + Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. + This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date. + This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". + All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. + Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. + Position may be subject to a Special Salary Rate (SSR) under the applicable pay table. + Direct deposit of pay is required. + This is a(n) CP-18-Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position. + Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY BE authorized. + Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%). + Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment. + Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration. + Multiple selections can be made from this announcement.

+ Additional Information

+ This announcement is being used to fill multiple Civil Engineer positions, encompassing several areas of expertise, throughout the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Specific openings include the following Branches or Sections: + Buffalo:1 GS-13 (Geotechnical Engineering) + Detroit:1 GS-13 + Huntington:3 GS-13 + Louisville : 4 GS-13 + Pittsburgh: 1 GS-13

+ Your resume

+ Your resume must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. + For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. + Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. + If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

+ Other supporting documents

+ Cover Letter, optional + This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. Please upload a copy of your transcript to your application or applicant profile. + If you are a current federal civilian, please provide a copy of your most recent SF50. + Professional Engineering (PE) License may be required; please provide a copy of your PE License.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.