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Interdisciplinary Engineer/Architect

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
ENGINEERING DIVISION QUALITY MANAGEMENT BRANCH PROJECT CONTROLS 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
Posted today · Apply by 06/22/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 22, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$89,508 - $145,483 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13
Promotion potential
13
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
CEDB-26-12980645F
Control number
872206200

Duties

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  • Provide professional engineering expertise for contract design drawings, technical specifications, feasibility studies, and scopes of work.
  • Manage and review complex, multidisciplinary designs across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural engineering.
  • Serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for Architect-Engineer (A-E) contracts, including contract analysis and negotiation support.
  • Lead technical and administrative management of in-house and A-E design efforts, ensuring compliance with DoD and industry standards.
  • Coordinate planning, design, cost engineering, construction, and environmental considerations for large, complex projects.
  • Monitor project performance, schedules, and costs; implement corrective actions to maintain quality and delivery objectives.
  • Identify and resolve technical and management issues, develop quality management plans, and endorse all project deliverables.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Professional Registration in Engineering or Architecture is Required.
  • This position may require TDY 25% of the time
  • Contracting Officer Representative (COR) certification within one year of employment.
  • Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08)

Qualifications

Per series below your salary will be set using Special salary or Rest of US salary rate

Salary: (series) 0801/0810/0830/0850: $104,502-$145,483- Special salary rate
Salary (series) 0808/0819: $89,508 - $138,370-Rest of US salary rate

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 0808 Architecture: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/

Basic Requirement for All 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 meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience for the GS-12:
One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Working on multi-discipline technical study, design, or construction teams familiar with engineering and architectural concepts of vertical, horizontal, civil works, and/or highly technical projects; (2) Conducting technical and quality reviews of engineering and construction products such as designs, plans and specifications, costs, studies, and reports; (3) Experience managing multiple projects or a variety of projects; and/or (4) Demonstrating an in responsibilities or duties in either analysis, design, or construction.

Specialized Experience for the GS-13:
One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Management, oversight, coordination, and execution of multi-discipline technical study, design, or construction teams for complex and/or highly technical projects and/or programs; (2) Serves as the primary point of contact for technical issues related to project design and responds directly to customer, stakeholder, and/or agencies; (3) Provides or oversees technical reviews for quality control and quality assurance; and/or (4) Establishes policy and standard operating procedures to ensure overall design quality.

Must meet the qualification requirement using specialized experience alone--no substitution of education for specialized experience is permitted.

NOTE: You must submit your unofficial transcripts demonstrating a confer date of graduation with your application for this employment opportunity. If selected, official transcripts are REQUIRED to be submitted.

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.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • 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(n) 18 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/ for more information.
  • Contracting Officer Representative (COR) certification within one year of employment.
  • 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.
  • This position may be eligible for situational telework.
  • 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 special programs/incentives may be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government:
- Student Loan Repayment
- Advanced In-hire (offered to new Federal employees only)
- Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal employees only)
- Permanent change of station Entitlement (PCS)
- Relocation/Recruitment Incentives.

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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