Civil Engineer, GS-0810-12 (5886)

This position serves as a Civil Engineer within the assigned District, specializing in a comprehensive range of civil engineering disciplines including Operations, Civil/Structural Design, Construction, Project Management, Operations & Maintenance, Cost Engineering, and Geotechnical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develops engineering designs, analyses, layouts, and computations for civil engineering projects such as locks, dikes, bridges, levees/local flood protection, dams, navigation structures, ecosystem restoration, dredging, water systems, and related infrastructure.
• Provides technical oversight, management, administration, and support throughout the construction phase of projects.
• Conducts site investigations to identify problem areas, recommend solutions, and incorporate findings into planning documents and feasibility studies.
• Plans, administers, and leads large complex designs, monitors work progress, and communicates organizational strategy and project objectives to team members.
• Develops cost estimates related to designs to accurately delineate construction budgets and establish independent cost estimates to support solicitations.
• Leads and mentors engineers/technicians; reviews designs and/or develops models, contractor submittals, contractor payments, contract changes, and A/E work.
• Provides technical guidance, quality control/assurance, and coordination with agencies, stakeholders, and property owners; ensures quality standards are met.
• Manages project teams, budgets, schedules, and reports; represents District with authorities and customers.
• Ensures safety, scope, cost, biddability, constructability, operability, environmental, sustainability, and quality goals are met while resolving technical and fiscal issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering from a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a transcript.
• One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, including:
  • Applying advanced civil engineering principles to develop design plans and specifications in areas such as Civil/Structural Design, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Water Resources, Geotechnical Engineering, Cost Engineering, Project Management, or Operations & Maintenance.
  • Construction contract administration and oversight.
  • Coordinating projects spanning investigations, design, construction, and operations & maintenance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• This position may require a Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Valid state driver’s license may be required.

Conditions of Employment

• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel up to or over 25% of the time.
• Appointment subject to suitability or fitness determination, including a completed background investigation.
• Position is designated as Non-Sensitive with no access security clearance required.
• May be designated Mission Essential in accordance with DoDI 3020.42; required to report for duty during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergency situations, including mandatory overtime and recall to duty.
• Must maintain a functioning telephone for recall/emergency situations.
• May require completion of a Financial Disclosure.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).

Locations

Multiple vacancies are available in the following locations:

• Buffalo, NY (including Cleveland, OH) – 6 GS-12 positions
• Detroit, MI – 5 GS-12 positions
• Huntington, WV – 3 GS-12 positions
• Louisville, KY – 4 GS-12 positions
• Pittsburgh, PA (including Neville Island) – 9 GS-12 positions

Pay

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Position may be subject to a Special Salary Rate (SSR) under the applicable pay table.