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CIVIL ENGINEER

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Engineering Division, Design Branch, Civil Section
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Summary

About the Position: Serves as Design Integration Specialist providing technical and administrative coordination and integration of civil works and military design projects for construction, maintenance, repair, and for special projects or feasibility studies. Serves on assigned project delivery teams and works in close communication with Project Managers.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/06/2025 to 01/27/2025
Salary
$132,039 to - $159,048 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Seattle, WA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel approximately 10% of the time 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
CERH255732308902HW
Control number
826550000

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Clarification from the agency

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

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Duties

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  • Ensures that designs, plans, and studies are conducted with the appropriate levels of coordination and technical input and incorporate the needed attributes for successful product delivery.
  • Develops plan of action pertinent to the evaluation and execution of design and construction projects for civil works and military customers.
  • Solves, advises on, or evaluates complex design management problems.
  • Determines who should be on the government review chain based on the nature of the project and special features involved, including outside regulatory agencies.
  • Coordinates activities of project participants and conducts progress review meetings as appropriate.
  • As a lead design engineer- performs the full range of duties and responsibilities for project design development on large, diversified Military, Civil Works and HTRW projects.
  • Serves as formal independent technical reviewer on in-house and other District’s designs, as required by District, Division and HQ Quality Control regulations.

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.
  • Possess or be able to obtain 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 Civil 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

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing all of the following: 1) providing technical and administrative coordination and integration of civil works and military design projects for construction, maintenance, and repair, 2) independently performs major work assignments in connection with the design and modification of projects such as; navigation and coastal works, levees, dams, roads, streets, runways, taxiways, hardstands, airstrips, docks, fill, excavations, water supply, sanitary facilities and remedial action for hazardous and toxic waste (HTRW), and 3) Reviewing technical design, constructability and biddability of Military, Civil Works and HTRW projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR. This position requires Professional Engineer registration/certification. (You must upload a copy of your current registration/certification with your application.

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.
  • One year supervisory probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • 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.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled".
  • The following incentives MAY BE authorized: Student Loan Repayment, Advanced In-Hire, Recruitment Incentive, Relocation Incentive, Advanced Leave Accrual.

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.

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.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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