Interdisciplinary, GS-XXXX-13 (80360)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation for a permanent position within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Southwestern Division (SWD) - Galveston District, located in Galveston, TX.

About the Role

Develops or reviews civil engineering or coastal engineering features of civil works projects, such as navigation channels, flood control, environmental restoration, beach erosion control, beach nourishment, spillways, stilling basins, and levees. Provides authoritative advice on designs as well as during the construction phase of projects. Reviews and appraises projects to assure conformance with best engineering practices consistent with optimum costs and feasible construction. Performs independent quality assurance reviews for technical products provided by Branch Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Draft geometric designs or specifications for layouts for projects such as levees, navigation locks, floodgates, roads and highways, flood control channels, and parking areas.
• Validate technical discipline input is included in the drafting of project scopes, schedules, budgets, plans, specifications, engineering reports, and feasibility studies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review construction contract specifications and plans for engineering feasibility and practicality, and process modifications to contracts as required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Must possess and maintain a Professional Engineer license/registration (or Professional Architect License or Landscape Architect Registration) in good standing, issued by any U.S. state or territory.
• Resume must be two pages or less, include start and end dates, and PP-Series-GR for all Federal positions. Resumes exceeding two pages or missing required details will not be considered.
• Applicants must be prepared to submit college transcripts if requested to support required education.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position is eligible for situational telework.

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FSW) Qualifications and Job Elements. For details, refer to OPM GS Qualification Standards.