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INTERDISCIPLINARY

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Engineering Division, Office of the Chief

Summary

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

About the Position: Serves as Workload Manager for Engineering Division. Reports to the Engineering Division Office of the Chief to serve as an advisor working with the Division Chief, Deputy, Branch Chiefs, Section Chiefs, and technical leads.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/31/2026 to 04/14/2026
Salary
$119,630 - $160,638 per year

Some of the series of this Interdisciplinary position are covered by a Special Salary Rate (SSR). See Additional Information section.

Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Seattle, WA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel approximately 5% of the time for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
CEDE-26-12924340-HW
Control number
863241500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

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Duties

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  • Working with Engineering Branch Chiefs and Section Chiefs, plan and coordinate the work assigned to Engineering Division.
  • Balance Engineering Division workload volume amount and type against the resources available.
  • Ensure appropriate management controls are in place to achieve quality products, on time and within budget.
  • Coordinate technical management activities within the Engineering Division to meet deadlines for all projects.
  • Develop and maintain a list of current and future projects for projection of workload and resource planning in Engineering Management System (EMS), or a successor program, and furnishes to the Division, Branch, and Section Chiefs.
  • Act as a liaison and coordinate with other associated organizational elements within the district and the Region.
  • Review workload based on established priorities and needs.
  • Collaborate with Section Chiefs to monitor resource requirements and identify areas of concern where Sections may be over or under resourced.
  • Monitor project milestone schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Provide monthly project status updates to the appropriate district staff, Project/Program Managers, and Engineering Division staff.
  • Resolve and provide guidance to Engineering Division staff on technical review concerns, cost parameters, and reviews from the Engineering Division perspective.
  • Assist Engineering Division Program Managers in the formulation, request, and execution of funding for the current and subsequent fiscal year program.
  • Establish, manage, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Engineering Division including technical lead, project execution, and review processes/check lists.
  • Develop and maintain project Scope-Schedule-Budget (SSB) templates and documentation of standardized project SSB development expectations.
  • Serve as Engineering Knowledge Manager.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Architect:
Please follow this link to view the basic requirement for Architect occupation:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/

Basic Requirement for Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer:
Please follow this link to view the basic requirement for the engineer occupations: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

Basic Requirement for a Physical Scientist:
A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

OR

B. Combination of Education and Experience: Education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Basic Requirement for a Geologist:

A. Degree: Geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography.

OR

B. Combination of Education and Experience: Course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to meeting one of the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience analyzing engineering workload and projections against resource and manpower planning, monitoring project milestone schedules to ensure timely completion of projects, and providing guidance to designers on technical review concerns, cost parameters, and reviews from the engineering management perspective. 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 in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • The following incentives may be authorized: Student Loan Repayment, Advanced In-Hire, Relocation Incentive, Recruitment Incentive, or Advanced Leave Accrual.
  • Some of the occupational series of this Interdisciplinary position are covered by a Special Salary Rate (SSR).
    • Salary range for Occupational Series 0810, 0830, 0850 is $133,359 to $160,638.
    • Salary range for Occupational Series 0808, 1301, 1350 is $119,630 to $155,521.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
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RH-W07102 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SEATTLE
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Seattle, WA 98124
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