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Civil Engineer

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Savannah Navigation and Asset Management Branch Navigation Project Management Section

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
04/30/2026 to 05/14/2026
Salary
$104,502 - $127,443 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Savannah, GA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel 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
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
No
Announcement number
CEDB-26-12950075-DHA-F
Control number
867398100

Duties

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  • Coordinates and integrates the development of project management plans to include schedules, budgets, work breakdown structure, acquisition plans, and design and construction quality control plans.
  • Updates PROMIS/PPDS scheduling information for assigned projects for District Civil Project Review Board presentations ensuring the accuracy of budget estimate and CEFMS cost data.
  • Furnishes and updates schedules and resource data to functional elements for use in justifying resource needs.
  • Disseminates current schedules, budgets and issues to functional elements and Project Management Division and reviews execution of projects related to responsible O and M projects when assigned to other district elements.
  • Ensures adequate cross-functional input from planning, project management, engineering, construction, real estate, legal and other internal disciplines.
  • Works with district elements and outside agencies, to develop needed support for execution of assigned navigation projects.
  • Negotiates, recognizes the need for new or different courses of action; analyzes and evaluates facts; resolves problems of major significance; and integrates all facets of assigned projects.
  • Including technical or environmental problems, potential fiscal and physical delays, contract awards, outstanding claims and change orders, wrecks and obstructions and pertinent regulatory permit applications.
  • Serves as District focal point and public/customer interface and bears responsibility for all matters relating to assigned O and M projects to include preparation of long-term dredge material disposal management plans.
  • Provides technical direction for all matters related to O and M of navigation projects. Drafts scopes of work for acquisition of O and M contracts, including dredging.
  • Monitors channel conditions and analyzes shoaling to continuously perform trade-off decisions for contract formulations. Works closely with the Dredging team to formulate dredging orders based on changing channel conditions.
  • Orders surveys of the harbor as necessary to perform such analysis.
  • Makes periodic visits to project sites to observe conditions, progress of work, construction methods and to monitor the effectiveness of quality assurance/quality control systems.
  • Recognize and proactively resolve issues that threaten assigned project costs or schedules, fully coordinating with functional elements in the process.
  • Anticipates internal scheduling, budget manpower or quality assurance problems and resolves them
  • Provides guidance to other OPMs under the direction of the Section Chief for assigned tasks and projects associated with Navigation O and M projects.

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.
  • This position may require TDY 25% of the time.
  • This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement

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.

Specialized Experience: Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, acquisition plans and specifications and quality control plans. Provides technical direction to junior employees. Ensures coordination with other district elements, such as planning, engineering, construction, real estate and legal, outside agencies, stakeholders and sponsors, to execute assigned projects. Knowledge of deep draft navigation, dredging and topographic and hydrographic surveys. Identify, monitor and report on issues threatening project execution and develop and present solutions to those issues. Lead contract acquisition, execution and close-out efforts.

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 Civil Engineer 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.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • 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.
  • 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/ 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.

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-W2SR05 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SAVANNAH
DO NOT MAIL
Savannah, GA 31402
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