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Civil Engineer

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
ENGINEERING DIVISION GEOTECH, ENVIRON & HTRW BRANCH CIVIL SITE UNIT

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/14/2026 to 05/25/2026
Salary
$104,502 - $127,443 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Mobile, AL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
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
CERL2612936925363600F
Control number
865240900

Duties

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  • Civil engineer specialist in pavement and site design on the staff of a design organization responsible for planning
  • Attends conferences with division and regional representatives and various design agencies of the Air Force, Army and National Guard;
  • Coordinates and consults with other planning and design activities in connection with scope and design of paving and site projects and in obtaining necessary and current design criteria.
  • Assignments involve performance of office and field design duties associated with in house design and architectural/engineering review on project sites with diverse climatic,
  • Applies the latest design and construction techniques to all type project sites
  • Full range of duties concerned with the planning, design, contract document preparation using state of the art software systems (CADD, AutoCaDD C3D, PondPack), renovation

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.
  • Position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) requirement of up to 25% of the time.
  • Must possess and maintain a Professional Registration.
  • Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450

Qualifications


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 Professional Engineering:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

In addition to education, you must have specialized experience

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level which includes experience with: 1) Maintaining effective working relationship with both internal and external customers to ensure successful project completion; 2) Reviewing and evaluating the work of team members and engineers project work; and 3) Ensuring that project reports, documents, contract plans, and specifications are following policies, regulations, or guidance.

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

  • This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • 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.
  • A trial or probationary period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
  • This position requires the Contracting Officer Representative Certification to be obtained within 24 months of appointment.
  • The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
  • Professional Engineer: The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess and maintain license/registration as a Professional Engineer. This license/registration must be in good standing and issued by any one of the 50 states or its territories.
  • Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget). Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
  • PCS expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
  • This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions to operate vehicles.

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.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
RL-W07404 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MOBILE
DO NOT MAIL
Mobile, AL 36628
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